Ride the River and Relax in Comfort With an Escape! Package

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Aug 22, 2011) - Charlotte, North Carolina is known as many things -- shopping mecca, sports town, home of Bank of America, and a hub of culture, entertainment, and dining. And when it comes to exciting hotel packages, Charlotte offers something for everyone. And the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark Hotel is pleased to announce a package for those with a passion for the outdoors and exciting adventures.

One such adventure is whitewater rafting on the Catawaba River, several miles west of the city. Set on the banks of the river, the United States National Whitewater Center offers the world's largest recirculating river, hiking, biking, running trails, and outdoor climbing facilities.

The Charlotte Marriott SouthPark is proud to offer guests an exciting Escape! package through July 18, 2012. The Escape! Attraction package includes deluxe overnight accommodations and one all sport daily pass good for unlimited access to family adventure and rodeo rafting, climbing (guided climbs only), climb to zip, biking, flat water kayaking, eco caching, and mega ziplining, starting at just $139/night*. Guests are responsible for making reservations at United States National Whitewater Center.

Reservations may be made online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/cltph-charlotte-marriott-southpark/. To book, guests must be sure that promotional code ARN appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making online reservations, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code ARN. This is one of several special Charlotte hotel deals and is a limited time offer and subject to availability.

One of several SouthPark Charlotte hotels, what makes this property unique is its combination of classic Southern charm and European sophistication. Guests also enjoy the new exclusive Marriott Revive bedding package in all hotel rooms, available to ensure a comfortable and productive stay.

* Valid Friday-Sunday through 07/18/12. Offer valid weekends with a Friday or Saturday night stay-over. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. 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 apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations. Guests are responsible for making reservations at United States National Whitewater Center.

About the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark

A luxury hotel near Carowinds Amusement Park, the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark's accommodations boast eclectic art, modern furnishings and state-of-the-art business amenities. A jewel among other local hotels, SouthPark Charlotte, NC's Marriott SouthPark offers 187 rooms and 8 suites on 6 floors, onsite valet parking, and nearly 9,000 square feet of state-of-the-art banquet and meeting space. It also features 2 concierge levels, a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.