🇺🇸 Charlotte, United States

Continental Inn

📍 1100, West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, 28213

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Your stay — Continental Inn

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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

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Walking & Running

Sugaw Creek Park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Convenience Store

Shell — 191 m · ~2 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

US Dollar, USD

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs from major banks like Bank of America or Wells Fargo for the best rates; avoid currency exchange booths at Charlotte Douglas Airport, which charge poor rates and high fees.

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Cards & contactless

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted everywhere, including contactless payments; mobile pay works at most terminals and shops, but some small vendors or food trucks may be cash-only.

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Tipping etiquette

Tip 15-20% at sit-down restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, $2-3 per ride for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 per bag for hotel porters; not expected but appreciated in quick-service cafes.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Cheap coffee

Drip coffee from a gas station or fast-food chain costs around $2.00-2.50; convenience store cups run about $1.50.

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Best-value lunch

A fast-food combo meal (burger, fries, drink) costs about $8.00-10.00; supermarket deli sandwiches run $5.00-7.00.

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Affordable dinner

A main course at an American casual-dining chain like Chili's or Applebee's costs $12.00-16.00; a value menu meal runs $6.00-8.00.

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Street food & cheap eats

Food trucks occasionally pop up near the University area or on N Tryon Street, but street food is not a strong scene here; most budget eats come from fast food or grocery hot bars.

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Budget groceries

Common budget supermarkets are Food Lion, Aldi, and Walmart Neighborhood Market—all present within a few minutes' drive in the 28213 area.

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Affordable clothes

Affordable shopping options include Walmart and Target for basics, plus discount stores like Ross or T.J. Maxx; there's no market district nearby.

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Cheapest way around

The cheapest way around is CATS bus day pass ($4.40); from Charlotte Douglas Airport, a single LYNX Blue Line light rail trip to uptown costs $2.20, but you'll need a shuttle or bus from the terminal to the nearest station (often a $2.00 bus ride).

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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries and cook instead of eating out every meal—meal prepping is common; use the CATS app for discounted multi-ride passes; fill your own water bottle from tap (Charlotte tap water is safe).

Good to know — Charlotte

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Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

Charlotte
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

For 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

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IKEA Café coffee_shop
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Monterrey Mexican Restaurant mexican
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Kabuto Japanese Steak House japanese
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Toyama Express japanese
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Starbucks coffee_shop
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Golden Coast Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Persis Biryani Indian Grill indian
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Kasper's Grill american
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Charlotte, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Continental Inn

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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CityLynx Gold Line $0.00

Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center (via JW Clay Station)

6 min · Every 15–20 minutes · 6am–10pm Monday–Saturday; 8am–8pm Sunday

💡 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.

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CATS Route 5 Airport to Transit Center $2.20

Charlotte Douglas Airport (Bus Stop at Terminal 3) → Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC)

45 min · Every 30 minutes · 6am–10pm Monday–Friday; reduced Saturday/Sunday

💡 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.

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Lynx Blue Line $2.20

Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center (via 7th Street Station)

5 min · Every 10 minutes peak, 20 off-peak · 5am–1am Monday–Saturday; 6am–midnight Sunday

💡 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.

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Charlotte Douglas Airport Taxi $30

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → AC Hotel by Marriott Charlotte City Center

20 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Continental Inn?

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Where can I eat cheaply near Continental Inn?

A fast-food combo meal (burger, fries, drink) costs about $8.00-10.00; supermarket deli sandwiches run $5.00-7.00.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Continental Inn?

The cheapest way around is CATS bus day pass ($4.40); from Charlotte Douglas Airport, a single LYNX Blue Line light rail trip to uptown costs $2.20, but you'll need a shuttle or bus from the terminal to the nearest station (often a $2.00 bus ride).

Top Attractions in Charlotte

First Ward Park Free

💡 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.

Freedom Park Free

💡 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.

Charlotte Museum of History Free

💡 Free admission on Sundays. The Rock House tour costs extra but shows original interior details like hand-carved beams.

Historic Rosedale Plantation Free

💡 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.

U.S. National Whitewater Center Free

💡 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.

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