Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cornelius/Lake Norman in Cornelius

This low-key hotel off Interstate 77 is a mile from boating on Lake Norman, 3 miles from golf at The Peninsula Club and 19 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway.Casual rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as microwaves and minifridges. Kids stay at no extra cost with adults.Parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast served in a bright, basic dining room. There's also a 24-hour business center. Pets are welcome for a fee.