A half-mile from I-77, this unfussy hotel is 7 miles from Carowinds Carolina Harbor water park and 13 miles from the President James K. Polk Home & Museum.

Unpretentious, modern rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and work desks, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas and wet bars.

Freebies include hot breakfast (with a weekday breakfast bag option), 24/7 coffee, and parking. There's also an outdoor pool, a patio and a fitness room, in addition to a 24-hour convenience store, a contemporary lounge, coin-operated laundry facilities and meeting space.