Country Inn & Suites
This pet-friendly hotel is situated less than two miles from the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and only six miles from the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Charlotte's Motor Speedway. Pets can stay at the hotel for a small fee.
The Country Inn & Suites at University Place offers indoor recreational amenities, including a fitness center, swimming pool and whirlpool. Children 16 years and younger staying with a parent or guardian sleep for free.
Country Inn & Suites Charlotte University Place
131 East McCullough Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-8770
www.countryinns.com/charlottenc_universityplace
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Downtown Charlotte's Crowne Plaza Hotel does not set a weight requirement for pets staying, but does require a non-refundable service fee. The location features an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center renovated in 2006.
Outdoors enthusiasts can drive less than 10 miles to the U.S. National Whitewater Center for an afternoon of rafting, canoeing and kayaking multiple channels. A member of the InterContinental group of hotels, this Crowne Plaza Hotel operates the Chamber's American Grill steakhouse on site.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Charlotte
201 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 372-7550
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Doubletree Hotel
The Doubletree Hotel in Charlotte is located inside the Gateway Village community on the Johnson & Wales University campus. Pets 75 pounds or less are allowed at the Doubletree after their owners pay a non-refundable service fee.
The nearest jogging and walking track, according to Doubletree's Charlotte city guide, is one mile from the hotel. The hotel operates a fitness room and outdoor swimming pool on the premises. Orchard's Restaurant serves guests either in their on-site dining room or with room service.
Doubletree Hotel Charlotte-Gateway Village
895 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 347-0070
doubletree1.hilton.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Guests can take a complimentary shuttle service to or from the Charlotte International Airport and this La Quinta Inn location. The hotel is pet friendly and less than one mile from Tuckaseegee Park. Other parks in the area include Camp Greene Park on Alleghany Street, Enderly Park and Southwest Park on Vilma Street.
The hotel provides a free continental breakfast for customers, who can then work off extra calories at the in-house fitness center. Laundry facilities are also available to guests.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport North
3127 Sloan Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 392-1600
www.lq.com
Omni Hotel
The Omni Hotel on East Trade Street stands one mile from both the Inner Peaks Climbing Center and the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. You can serve a game four miles away at the Freedom Park Tennis Court or tee off at the Tradition Golf Course located six miles from the hotel.
Small pets under 25 pounds are allowed at the Omni Hotel with a non-refundable fee. A rooftop pool overlooks downtown Charlotte buildings at the Omni, which also houses the Charlotte Athletic Club in its lobby.
Omni Charlotte Hotel
132 East Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 377-0400
www.omnihotels.com
Article Written By Matt Becht
Matt Becht is a freelance filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. Becht’s college curriculum included courses in English composition, creative writing, and scriptwriting. He began writing professionally in 2009, and has been published in eHow, Trails.com, Travels.com and Golflink.com. Becht holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University.
