Despite the address for the motel being "I 85 N", it's actually situated off the southbound lane! Having driven past it twice as I was looking for signs on the northbound lane, I eventually called in. The Receptionist was very nice and apologetic (or just humouring me?).

Nevertheless, the motel is typical of the chain - clean, friendly, reasonably comfotable, value for money and fairly anonymous.

Although seeming to be out of the way, I was in Downtown Charlotte in less than 20 minutes. Other than fast food outlets, there is a dearth of decent eateries in the immediate vicinity.