Can you help me with this sentence?

I have tried to write it two ways. Which do you like better? Feel free to suggest another option.

Choice one:

There were typically two options regarding lodging. Option one: stay in a hotel near the track, which many times was not the best in lodging and the restaurants nearby had something to be desired. Option two: stay closer to civilization, and have a longer trip to the track in the morning.

Choice two:

There were typically two options regarding lodging: stay in a hotel near the track, which many times was not the best in lodging and the restaurants nearby had something to be desired; or, stay closer to civilization, and have a longer trip to the track in the morning.