This contemporary hotel is located just off I-85 and a 12-minute drive from Charlotte Motor Speedway. 

The straightforward rooms come with desks and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. There's also free WiFi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. Suites add separate living spaces with pull-out sofas, dining tables and kitchenettes.

Amenities include an American bar and grill (where kids 12 and under eat free), an outdoor pool and a fitness room, as well as a business center and free parking.