“Motorway services equivalent to the Hotel California” Oh, definitely:
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave.
It’s the stabbing with their steely knives that worries me more about the place.
On a positive note, I find the Fleet services on the M3 really good. Nicely laid out, friendly staff, easy access. Haven’t been there for years. Hope it hasn’t gone the way of Thurrock.