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Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Carowinds Theme Park

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Coffee/tea maker
Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Located close to Carowinds Theme Park, Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 Queen Beds)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 Queen Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen Bed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen Bed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7926 Forest Pine Dr, Charlotte, NC, 28273

What's nearby

  • Carowinds Theme Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Billy Graham Library - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • SouthPark Mall - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Bank of America Stadium - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Charlotte Convention Center - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Archdale Station - 5 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 20 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TWC Cafeteria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Showmars - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG

Hotel near Carowinds Theme Park
Located close to Carolina Place, Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, express check-out, and barbecue grills
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Room features
All 77 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Charlotte Arrowood Hotel
Mainstay Suites Hotel Charlotte
Charlotte Mainstay
Mainstay Charlotte
Mainstay Hotel Charlotte
MainStay Suites Charlotte Arrowood Hotel
MainStay Suites Arrowood Hotel
Candlewood Suites Arrowood Hotel
MainStay Suites Arrowood
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Candlewood Suites Arrowood

Frequently asked questions

Does Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG located?

Located in Arrowood, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Carowinds Theme Park, Carolina Place, and Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte Convention Center is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Candlewood Suites Charlotte - Arrowood by IHG Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 286 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying at Candlewood Suites
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Very clean easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far one of the nastiest and depressing properties I’ve stayed at. Two words: NEVER AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roselin

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was kind. I did not feel comfortable with the lighting on the hallway and the room smelled like a gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We usually stay at Candlewood Hotels and have never had an issue. This one was a bit different, the area was rough with homeless and stragglers and parking was rough due to contruction trucks taking all the parking spots. The hallways were dirty and the elevator always had a bad smell in it. Never again would I stay at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10

Hotel needs some updates, very outdated and needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thin walls
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely unhelpful.\n , rude. Without any type of hospitable, personality traits at all period\n I was put out After paying a $170 for my room. Due to the fact not being in possession of a physical debit card to pay the deposit period I was not warned of this little policy. Prior. And instead of helping me not have to sleep in the streets he just said there was nothing he could do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stains
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Bennie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toliet couldn’t flush Refrigerator wouldn’t close Cabinet drawer was broken And tv did not have no signal the last day I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonid

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Even though it was a non smoking facility, it smelled like weed everywhere. Also, you can hear people walking upstairs, coughing, and talking. Staff was friendly though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tye

Liked: Cleanliness
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very disappointed with this hotel it was dirty and had bugs something kept biting me and has me still itching. i wish i didn’t pay to stay here . i wouldn’t recommend going to this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jannet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping attitudes were not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it felt like home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the rooms are big and spacious. I like that there is a full size fridge along with sink, dishwasher, microwave, and small stove top. The only concern we had was it was warm in the bedroom and the fan didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
How big the rooms where and how they had full kitchens in them and the free laundry was also nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HABEEB OLAMIDE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aesthetic

Absolutely a good hotel with dedicated staff and situated in a friendly environment that enabled me some walking distance to catch up with my itineraries for the day likewise some breathe taking restuarant/spots to hang out there in without been atacked by hoodlums
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall it was a good price but the front desk service sucked ! My towels smelled like yuckkk . Then my handle in the bathroom was already tore up & I made sure the front desk knew so I wouldn’t be getting charged . The area was safe , the cafe beside it was awesome . Will not be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel to stay in

Good hotel stay and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 211 on 2/3/25 and the room had been smoked in a lot at some point by previous guests. Smelled lile an effort was made to cover up smoke smell but i still smelled it. Only there 1 night so i dealt with it. Staff is always great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had about everything you can imagine! Full size fridge with icemaker, utensils, plates, bowls, microwave, hair dryer, etc. Very good value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly room was clean no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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