Enjoy the Excitement of Carowinds and a Stay at South Charlotte Hotels

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Feb 21, 2012) - From over a dozen exciting thrill rides and the Boomerang Bay Water Park to kid-friendly Planet Snoopy, Carowinds Theme Park has been entertaining the Carolinas for over 30 years. This year, the "Thrill Capital of the Southeast" is unleashing its latest attraction, Windseeker. This exhilarating adventure will send riders soaring 301 feet above the park at over 30 miles per hour and provide dramatic views of the greater Charlotte region. In addition, starting June 9, 2012, the park will feature sensational new live entertainment, showcasing the music of the 60's, 70's glam rock, and 80's power pop!

But after a day of chills, spills, and thrills, park guests may be looking for a place to rest. That's why the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood is proud to offer special savings to Carowinds guests! As a preferred Carowinds hotel, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood can offer one of the best hotel deals in Charlotte, NC.

The hotel's one- and two-night packages offer comfortable accommodations; complimentary hot breakfast buffet, including fresh scrambled eggs, southern biscuits & gravy and hot Belgium waffles; and tickets to Carowinds -- one night package with Two Admission Tickets starting at $145/night*.

Guests of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood can take advantage of the special Carowinds offer through December 31, 2012 by visiting http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/cltfa-fairfield-inn-and-suites-charlotte-arrowood/, or calling 1-800-228-9290. Groups of 8 or more can contact Danielle Coufal, Director of Sales at 704-319-5100 for additional discounts.

Just 3 miles from Carowinds and 1 mile from light rail transportation (with free on-site parking), this unique choice among hotels in Charlotte, NC near the airport welcomes thrill seekers with a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an outdoor pool.

A standout among hotels near Charlotte Airport, the Fairfield Inn's spacious guest rooms include free high-speed Internet and 32-inch LCD TVs. This South Charlotte hotel's comfortable guest rooms offer superior value for both business & leisure.

* Valid seven days a week through 10/28/12. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Number of Carowinds tickets varies depending on the package booked. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions may apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
One of the most popular business hotels in Charlotte, NC, the Fairfield Inn is conveniently located at the junction of I-77 and I-485, just 10 minutes from Charlotte Douglas Airport and 6 miles from Uptown Charlotte. This CLT airport hotel is also close to nearby attractions like the Bank of America Stadium. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood stands out among hotels near Carowinds in Charlotte, NC with 82 guest rooms on three floors, on-site laundry, and local restaurant dinner delivery.