Quality Inn & Suites University Area

2.5 star property
Charlotte guestrooms with free WiFi

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Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Fitness facility

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5301 Equipment Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28262
  • Place, Sugar Creek District Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Community Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crossroads Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charlotte

Close to airport.Your stay at this Charlotte hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Sugar Creek District Park and Sugar Creek Community Park. Tryon Mall and NoDa Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sugar Creek District Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sugar Creek Community Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crossroads Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bank of America Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Spectrum Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • University City Boulevard Station - 3 min drive
  • Charlotte Station - 9 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chicken King - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Quality Inn & Suites University Area

Charlotte guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 1275 square feet (118 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Quality Inn & Suites University Area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Charlotte hotel.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1275 sq ft of conference space
  • 118 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Quality Inn & Suites University Area offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and video-game consoles. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Charlotte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sunset Inn Charlotte
Sunset Charlotte
Quality Inn Charlotte
Quality Charlotte
Quality Inn & Suites University Area Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites University Area Charlotte
Quality Inn & Suites University Area Hotel Charlotte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn & Suites University Area to the airport?

Quality Inn & Suites University Area is 10.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn & Suites University Area?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn & Suites University Area on Jan 1, 2026 start from $58.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Quality Inn & Suites University Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn & Suites University Area.

Does Quality Inn & Suites University Area offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn & Suites University Area offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn & Suites University Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn & Suites University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn & Suites University Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Quality Inn & Suites University Area have a pool?

Quality Inn & Suites University Area does not have a pool.

Does Quality Inn & Suites University Area have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Quality Inn & Suites University Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn & Suites University Area to downtown Charlotte?

Quality Inn & Suites University Area is 4.6 mi away from Charlotte.

Quality Inn & Suites University Area Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 560 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mahalia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was run down, advertises that they have a pool which they certainly do not. The photos they have posted must be from several years ago. The “hot breakfast buffet” is nothing more than a continental breakfast with soggy eggs and if you don’t get there within about the first hour you won’t even have that. The room was gross with sticky brown gunk stuck to the bathroom door and hair in the bed. They also must keep the ACs off until a guest checks in because when we entered the room the AC was off and it was so hot in the room that the first night we couldn’t sleep. If you have children I would highly recommend AGAINST staying here, there were people just standing outside their doors smoking pot. It was disheartening to have to walk our 3 and 1 year old through pot smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huma

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but they need some TLC. There is some weird smell in the lobby. Breakfast was below average. Not safe.. Would not recommend to families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
They don’t mention a deposit til you get there even after you paid for the room online
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Santiago

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not honor reservation, was utterly obstinate in correcting the issue, rude staff, facility was not clean. Eventually had to switch hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

LeAnn

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible

The woman at the front desk was horrible. She was so rude, couldnt find my reservation that had already been paid for. I showed her my phone an she said its in someone else's name. Then tried to put me on 2nd floor after i put in notes about fluids being built up on my legs an i also called the hotel th week before just to make sure. She said they disnt have any more rooms on 1st floor an i said i cant be on swcond floor so i guess you will have to give me my money back. She huffed an look thru her card thing an handed me a key to a room on first floor. As i was standing there for waiting for me someone called about reservations they had made for several actors cuz she had messed it up an she told him it want her problem an hung up on him an two of them was walking dead actors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

RHONDA

Liked: Staff & service
My room stank.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

nitin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Uchenna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

danielle

Traveled with family and small children
Easy quick check in. Very transactional. Room was ok enough space and beds were ok. For the price it was exactly what I expected. Just a simple place to sleep for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JJ

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Okay for one short night

We got in late, after midnight. At check-in, he claimed I had no reservation. I had to pull up the confirmation online to show him. Was given 2 double beds instead of the king bed I reserved. Plus we had to walk up stairs to get to our room. The toilet ran every 7 minutes. Loud music thumping in the parking lot. We could smell weed. Not the best area of town. Room seemed mostly clean. I checked for bed bugs and didn’t see any. We were so tired we didn’t have it in us to ask for another room. Breakfast was very meager. They had waffles and bread for toast but no butter. Powdery lukewarm eggs. Cereal. Overall, just meh. We didn’t die. It was an okay bed for the one night we slept there. But again, we were VERY tired! We were awake in the room for less than an hour the whole time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lakia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert, Lansing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed in the room was sooooo comfortable. We were not expecting to have to pay a $100 deposit tho. I had to dig thru the hotel info on expedia and read some seriously fine print about the deposit. It should be listed at the beginning of the reservation so the people can expect it. Other than that, i was blown away by how clean, spacious, and comfortable the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chevese

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a 100 dollar deposit due at check in that was not for told. There was little to no breakfast, and the linen was not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chevese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Corzella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025