Residence Inn Charlotte Lake Norman is located approximately 18 miles from Charlotte International Airport and downtown Charlotte attractions. This location is also one mile from Birkdale Golf Course, five miles from the Latta Plantation, 17 miles from Lowes Motor Speedway, 18 miles from Charlotte Coliseum and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, and 25 miles from Carowinds Amusement Park. Hotel amenities include the outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, exercise room, and complimentary breakfast buffet. The hotel also offers free parking, free weekday newspapers, free local calls, and safety deposit. All rooms feature free high-speed Internet access, voicemail, coffeemakers, refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, air-conditioning, in-room movies, and cable TV.All Residence Inns by Marriott in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.