Best Western has upped their game since I last stayed in one. Felt more like a La Quinta to me - in a good way. Nice room, nice toiletries, good shower, cute coffee maker, microwave and minifridge in the room. The breakfast was really good - with sausage and eggs, Belgian waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit. Friendly desk staff, just no problems whatsoever.
The area didn't seem bad to me, but what do I know. I'm not a Charlotte police officer.