Title: Inkwell - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Inkwell Adults-only apartment in Charlotte ## Photo gallery for Inkwell ![Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Private kitchen - Inkwell (Charlotte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119990000/119989000/119988964/2f80b07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchen - Inkwell (Charlotte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119990000/119989000/119988964/d3ff6b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Living area - Inkwell (Charlotte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119990000/119989000/119988964/17260bff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Living area - Inkwell (Charlotte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119990000/119989000/119988964/0394b80f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Inkwell (Charlotte)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119990000/119989000/119988964/aa365e5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Located close to Spectrum Center, Inkwell has plenty to offer. 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Airport (CLT) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - JackBeagle's - Salud Beer Shop - Cabo Fish Taco - Haberdish - Jack Brown’s NoDa ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Inkwell Adults-only apartment in Charlotte Concierge services and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a washer/dryer. Inkwell offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. 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