Interstate highway culture - particularly in "interchange communities" that grow around Interstate exits across the nation - can best be seen at dusk, through a windshield, a half-mile away. Like dozens of daisies popping up above the rest of the field, towering 100'-high signs touting hotels, gas & eats glow and grow.
Dalton, Georgia is a prime example. The beauty of Dalton is you have plenty of options close to I-75...the downside is most hotels are really, really close to I-75.
Unfortunately for us, our room at the Hampton was about as close to the highway as you can get without camping on the shoulder. All night we heard the steady din of trafffic outside our window. This was compounded by a grinding AC and the harsh security light - also just outside our window - which was so bright I felt like confessing. The mattress sloped to the middle, and there were no towels or towel racks by the bathroom sink, so you had to walk a few drippy steps to another room to dry your hands.
Still, the spacious room was clean, there was a coffeemaker, Ariel at the front desk was very nice, breakfast was OK and we could park right outside our room. And we thank the previous TripAdvisor reviewer who suggested Kani House Sushi across the street.
Room Tip: Get a room far from the highway.
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