Econo Lodge

This is why I love Unilocal!For restaurants too, of course, but being able to bypass one 2* Econolodge for a 5* one, or noticing that we really should drive an extra hour or so to avoid filthy rooms with bedbugs, blood stained sheets, and partying kids? Yes, worth it.
$ 58 w/​AAA discount, no extra charge for spouse and minions. $ 15 for the fur ball.
WIFI WORKS!!!
Recently renovated – granite tops, clean & HOT showers. 2 microwaves (?), fridge, coffee maker, plus a 1985 kitchenette w/​stove (my parents installed the same exact cabinetry that year). Heat & fan work. No weird smells or stains. Room dry.
Coffee at the front desk is decent, but there’s only saccharine. Nice guy. Blueberry muffins, waffles, cereal, oj.
Next time we are 4 hours from home and it’s too late for us old farts to drive home, we will stop here.
Disclaimer: of course it’s not a 5* compared to the Ritz at Place Vendome, but it is compared to other budget motels.

Great stopover on way to outer banks. Hotel was very clean and recently updated. Staff was accommodating and friendly. Make sure you specify a non smoking room as reservation automatically defaults to smoking. Best deal in the area.

I was driving through the rain on Rte. 95, totally exhausted, and got off the highway when I just couldn’t go any further. What I found was a perfect place to spend the night, clean, comfortable, quiet and not expensive. I highly recommend this motel.