Haha, I never saw this post, Stefan - but the Boxster gods brought me to stay in your hotel in Roanoke anyway and run into you!
BTW, for future trips, I recommend this place as a good stop over. Tru by Hilton is a budget friendly ($82 with my Hilton Honors membership) chain that has everything you need for a one-nighter, but nothing that you don't - and is new and clean. I compared it to a current day dorm (not my dorms from the '70's) room. It's right off of 81 and has gas stations, a car wash, and places to eat dinner nearby. Plus, if you want to hop on the BRP, there is access close by off Rt 220 in Roanoke, or - as I did - you can drive further down 81 and pick it up later.
Gary
2003 Boxster Base - Midnight Blue Metallic, Savanna Beige, Metropol Blue