Your stay — Clarion Pointe
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Northeast Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Ash-Shaheed (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Church: Ebenezer Baptist Church (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Sugaw Creek Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Shell — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or hotels as they add poor rates and fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; Amex less common; contactless and Apple Pay widely used.
Restaurants: 15-20% pre-tax; taxis: 10-15% of fare; hotel porters: $1-2 per bag; housekeeping: $2-5 per night.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a diner or fast-food chain: about $1.50–2.00.
A combo meal at a fast-food or casual chain: roughly $8–10.
A main course at a mid-range sit-down chain restaurant: around $12–18.
Food trucks near office parks and the university area offer tacos, sandwiches, and burgers for $5–10.
Walmart Supercenter, Food Lion, and Harris Teeter are all common in this area.
Walmart and Target for basics; mall outlets further south (e.g. Concord Mills) offer discounted brand names.
Bus fare is $2.20 per ride or $4.25 for a day pass on CATS. From Charlotte Douglas Airport, the Route 5 bus runs towards this area for $2.20.
1. Buy groceries at Walmart or Food Lion instead of eating out. 2. Use CATS day pass if making more than two bus trips. 3. Look for weekday lunch specials at sit-down chains, often under $10.
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Emergency Contacts
CharlotteFor non-emergency police matters in Charlotte, call 704-336-7600. The main hospital is Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. The Poison Control Hotline is 1-800-222-1222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Charlotte, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Clarion Pointe
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center (via JW Clay Station)
💡 The Gold Line is a free streetcar linking the CTC to uptown. Get off at the JW Clay stop—the hotel is 2 blocks east. Great for short hops, but don't count on it for airport connections; you still need the bus first.
Charlotte Douglas Airport (Bus Stop at Terminal 3) → Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC)
💡 The bus drops you at CTC, a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Exact change or the CATS-Pass app required—no card payments on board. Cheapest option, but luggage space limited.
Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center (via 7th Street Station)
💡 Don't take the train from the airport directly—it doesn't. Use Route 5 bus to CTC, then hop on the Blue Line one stop to 7th Street. The hotel is a 3-minute walk south on North Tryon.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center
💡 Use the official taxi queue outside baggage claim on the lower level. Avoid touts inside—Uber and Lyft often charge less (£20–£25) but wait times can be longer during peak arrivals.
About Charlotte
Wikipedia ↗
Charlotte Amalie ( SHAR-lət ə-MAH-lee(-ə); Danish: [ʃɑˈlʌtʰə ɑˈmɑːljə]), on Saint Thomas, is the capital and largest town of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is on the island's southern shore at the head of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. The town is known for its historic sites, Danish colonial architecture, h...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Clarion Pointe?
Check-in at Clarion Pointe is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Clarion Pointe?
A combo meal at a fast-food or casual chain: roughly $8–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Clarion Pointe?
Bus fare is $2.20 per ride or $4.25 for a day pass on CATS. From Charlotte Douglas Airport, the Route 5 bus runs towards this area for $2.20.
Top Attractions in Charlotte
💡 Check the schedule for free outdoor concerts and yoga sessions in summer. The splash pad runs May–September, best for families. Walk a block north to see the mural wall on 7th Street.
💡 Enter from East Boulevard for the best trailhead. The lake loop is about 1.5 miles, flat and shaded. Free parking on side streets if lots are full.
💡 Free admission on Sundays. The Rock House tour costs extra but shows original interior details like hand-carved beams.
💡 Free entry to grounds and gardens year-round. Best in April for blooming wisteria and azaleas. Guided house tours cost $10 but worth it for the original slave cabin and outbuildings context.
💡 Entry is free; activities like whitewater rafting or ziplining cost extra. Arrive by 9am on weekends for parking. The Deep River Trail offers a solid 5-mile loop without fees.