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2224 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28205 (Formerly Howard Johnson Express Inn)
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Ranked #124 of 169 hotels in Charlotte
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Bennett, North Carolina
2 reviews
“Great People & Very Clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

My husband and I decided to make a trip to IKEA and we just wanted a cheap hotel for a couple of nights. The place was extremely clean and the staff was FANTASTIC! I would def. recommend it for anyone wanting a place to stay for a couple of nights. It's nothing romantic but it's a great hotel for the price and the manager couldn't be any nicer:)

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mount Airy, North Carolina
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“Ok for overnight work purpose, Not a good area.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2011

This motel showd up on the GPS as America's Best Value Inn. Looks like the Buget Inn sign was pretty new. The room was pretty out dated and sheets and linens were pretty worn. The Front office was still not open to get a cup of coffee at 8 am. and the conveinence store accoss the street which looked like a jail due to all the steel bars over the windows and doors. They didn't have coffee made and didn't offer to make any. I woultd not recommend this place for a family or couples stay over, Maybe for a construction crew or such looking for a cheap place to stay while on a job would be fine.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Friendly Owners”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2010

We was too tried to drive back home and we check out a few motels and when we stop here the owners was very nice and gave us a discount on the room. Our room was clean, cleans sheets and etc. It's not a fancy hotel and you should request a room on the front. It will get you by for a night. It was also quiet. It's also in an urban area. The owners made the different.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Myrtel Beach, SC
1 review
“very seedy”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2007

A hotel that mostly caters to locals and weekly renters. Does have a large parking area that can hold semis easily. Area around hotel very low income/ urban. Independance Blvd, a six lane hiway runs directly in front of hotel. For best rooms , I would advise staying in the front as the back is mostly used for weeklys.

  • Liked — Price is very low, you CAN haggle on room rate.
  • Disliked — The atmosphere/ other guests
  • Stayed February 2003, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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