June 24, 2014 12:23 ET TownePlace Suites Hotel in Charlotte NC Announces Carowinds Theme Park Special Extended-Stay Hotel Offers Guests One or Two-Night Inclusive Packages Near Carowinds Theme Park CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwired - Jun 24, 2014) - TownePlace Suites Charlotte Arrowood welcomes families this season with the announcement of an exclusive Carowinds Theme Park special at the hotel, located in the heart of Charlotte, NC. Guests are invited to choose from one or two-night packages that include tickets to the park, starting at rates of $169 per night. Carowinds is known as the Thrill Capital of the Southeast and provides the perfect summer escape for thrill- seekers and families looking for some adventure in the sun. The park is bringing two new mega water slides to Boomerang Bay for summer 2014, the first phase of a multi-million dollar investment in the park. The new slides stand over four stories high and total more than 600 feet, placing them among the tallest slides in the country. The park also offers a full live entertainment schedule from live music to shows for kids, including Charlie Brown's All-Stars, Street Beats, PEANUTS Rockin' Party, Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular and more. Guests can book character meals with Snoopy, plus take advantage of all-day dining plans, at $29.99 and indulge in all of the park's great food offerings. Dinosaur lovers and kids alike can visit Carowind's Dinosaurs Alive! This dino-filled attraction offers a rare glimpse at what it must have been like to live during the Mesozoic. With full-scale animatronic dinosaurs and interactive exhibits in a lush and beautiful natural setting, guests are sure to feel as though they've transported through time. Carowinds offers an array of family experiences from White Water Falls to Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. Guests hoping to take in a truly breathtaking vision of the surrounding region can hop aboard the Carolina Skytower and take in a 262-foot bird's eye view of the entire park, plus downtown Charlotte. Located just moments from the park, TownePlace Suites Charlotte Arrowood offers guests easy access to all the fun. Spacious studios and one or two-bedroom suites invite the entire family to enjoy a respite, following the excitement of the day. With complimentary Wi-Fi, delicious breakfast, fitness center, and pool, it's the ideal place for guests to plan a Carowinds adventure. Groups of eight guests or more can contact Danielle Coufal, Director of Sales at 704-227-2000 for additional discounts and to start planning their hotel getaway near Carowinds. About TownePlace Suites Charlotte Arrowood TownePlace Suites Charlotte Arrowood by Marriott is conveniently located at I-77 and I-485, just minutes from Charlotte International Airport (CLT). The hotel is just six miles from Uptown Charlotte, Charlotte Convention Center, Bank of America Stadium and Time Warner Cable Arena. Also close by are exciting attractions such as Carowinds, Billy Graham Library, U.S. National Whitewater Center and Charlotte Motor Speedway. Guests can choose from spacious studios or one- and two-bedroom suites, complete with full kitchens, work space and high-speed Internet. TownePlace Suites by Marriott extended-stay hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, pool, on-site laundry facilities, and ideal spaces to host group events. .