The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Bojangles' Coliseum

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Point of interest
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Point of interest
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2501 Sardis Road N, Charlotte, NC, 28227

What's nearby

  • Bojangles' Coliseum - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Ovens Auditorium - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Spectrum Center - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • SouthPark Mall - 16 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Bank of America Stadium - 17 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Charlotte Station - 17 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel

Hotel near Bojangles' Coliseum
Located close to Ovens Auditorium and SouthPark Mall, The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vegetable garden, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Charlotte
Best Western Charlotte Matthews
Best Western Charlotte Matthews Hotel
Best Western Matthews
Best Western Plus Charlotte
Best Western Plus Charlotte/Matthews
Best Western Plus Charlotte/Matthews Charlotte
Best Western Plus Charlotte/Matthews Hotel
Best Western Plus Charlotte/Matthews Hotel Charlotte
Charlotte Best Western
Charlotte/Matthews Hotel
Best Western Plus Charlotte/Matthews Hotel
The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel located?

Located in East Forest, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bojangles' Coliseum, Ovens Auditorium, and SouthPark Mall. Spectrum Center and Queen City Quarter are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Independence Inn Charlotte/Matthews Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 286 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Had a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was a great place and good food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

We enjoy our stay and it was nice and really liked that chillies was right next door.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

IT has great food also and the people who work there are very nice and helpful when you ask for something
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is the best place to stay ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Check in went very smoothly, staff very nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean, friendly and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The staff was welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Highly recommend this property for staying
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

Dated hotel in need of repairs. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Seems ok for a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

The hotel was overall okay. It’s older, water pressure isn’t the greatest in the shower. Our floor also has the aroma of weed throughout. Breakfast was decent. Staff was very friendly. Also nice to have chilis restaurant in the same parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great price, awesome staff at checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Food is really good and the staff is very friendly and TVs have app
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Perfectly fine for a single night stay on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Pros and cons. Not bad for 100$ a night !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Exelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The Custer service is amaizing. The staff is great the area is safe the house keepers work extremely hard to give people a comfortable stay. The front desk people work fast to process people there rooms . And everything is extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great restaurant next door and walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Comfortable stsy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

For a one night stay here in Matthew, this works. Rooms are spacious, well equiped and everything works fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Charge fees for service animals and claim they are allowed. Rude front desk. Horrible dirty rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025