The Ramada Inn Merchandise Mart (N.C.) is located 10 minutes from downtown Charlotte and is adjacent to Ovens Auditorium, Cricket Arena and the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. This hotel offers complimentary transportation to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is 4 miles away. Guests can begin their day with a complimentary continental breakfast, or enjoy heartier fare in the on-site restaurant. Travelers can relax in the light-filled atrium or utilize the game room or fitness equipment. Business travelers can enjoy the convenience of the business center, secretarial service, audiovisual equipment, meeting rooms and Internet access. After visiting the Ramada's nightclub, guests may wind down with a chat by the lobby's fireplace, or, in warmer weather, at the outdoor pool.

All 425 guestrooms offer pool or interior atrium views. Coffeemakers and HBO are in every guestroom, and suites with refrigerators and microwave ovens are available.

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Driving Directions: ADDRESS: 3000 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28205 TRAVELING FROM: NORTH: Take I-77 to Brookshire Frwy East, then exit left onto Indendence Blvd (US 74). Property is approximately 2 miles on the left beyond Ovens Auditorium/Cricket Arena. SOUTH: Take I-77 and exit at I-277 to Indendence Blvd (US 74). Property is approximately 2 miles on the right beyond Ovens Auditorium Cricket Arena. EAST: Take I-85 to I-77 South to Brookshire Frwy East, go left onto Indendence Blvd. Property is approximatelt 2 miles on the right just beyond Ovens Auditorium/Cricket Arena. WEST: Take I-85 to I-77 South to Brookshire Frwy East, go left onto Indendence Blvd. Property is approximately 2 miles on the right just beyond Ovens Auditorium/Cricket Arena. ARPT: Take I-77 to I-277 to Independence Blvd. Property is approximately 2 miles on the right just beyond Ovens Auditorium/Cricket Arena