Name: Econo Lodge Forrest City I-40
Address: 310 Barrow Hill Rd, Forrest City, Arkansas, United States of America, Forrest City, Arkansas, US
Price range: US$66–US$72 per night
Rating: 6.35

What guests think

Reviews of Econo Lodge Forrest City I-40 describe a budget stop with convenient interstate access and generally friendly staff, but frequent complaints about cleanliness, dated rooms, very basic breakfast, and an area that can feel sketchy.

Several travelers noted clean rooms, quiet stays, and good value for a quick overnight. Recurring problems include pests or strong odors, thin walls, and broken or worn fixtures. Pet owners appreciated the dog friendly policy. Expect a basic, no-frills stay focused on price over polish.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient for some, and the pet friendly policy is appreciated.

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10

Bruce

24 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was safe parking was weird

10

James

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and easily accessed. No problem with my well trained dog staying with me.

10

Lori

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room. Great shower. Staff extra friendly. Parking convenient for room location.

2

James

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pot hole at the entrance to the hotel’s parking lot felt like it would almost swallow my Truck. The entrance door to the room had a gap around it, so bad that we put a chair in front of the door. The smell from whatever they used to clean the room was so overwhelming that we left at 0400 in the morning. The pictures showed on this site for the hotel does not look like that now. I believe the picture was taken before the hotel was sold to current owners. The hotel looks nothing like it is portrayed in the photos on Expedia.

8

Alice

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked that it allows pets

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Cleanliness

Feedback is highly mixed, with frequent reports of dirty bathrooms, stained linens, strong odors, and pests (roaches or mosquitoes), alongside reviews praising clean rooms and fresh-smelling linens. Housekeeping consistency remains a concern.

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Brandi

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a roach on one of the bath towels. The hotel wasn't bad at all and I didn't notice the roach until the next morning. Just wanted to warn others.

2

Mykea

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was absolutely horrible! I had my grandchild with me,the room was unsanitary we were bitten all night by mosquitoes,we didn’t get any sleep and the front desk had no solution to the problem. I recommend if you can get a room anywhere else but there.

2

Sandee

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late due to travel and there was a large area of blood on the wall of the room. Since i was traveling with my grandchild who was exhausted, it was reported at 6am. Their only response was "I\'ll tell him". Not sure how this could have been missed and absolutely unacceptable.

8

Timishea

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tubs were filthy

2

Maria

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Roches on bed ....couldn't sleep told front desk and they only said ok will spray tomorrow

6

Jackie

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

my feet were dirty from walking arpund barefoot in the bathroom, not a good sign

4

Danielle

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled clean but it felt dirty. I think that they shouldn’t advertise continental breakfast if it was only cereal and also the lamps were rusted and the walls were missing paint. I think little small touches would bring more business and better reviews and maybe bring in some fruit and bagels to add to the breakfast at the very least. The staff was really nice though.

2

Samantha

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bugs everywhere. Room was hot and dirty. Limited pillows/ towels. no desk chair for desk.

4

Juan

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bathroom toilet, towels stain as well as the comforter. Shower curtain not extending all the way. No regular coffee only decaf pack in the room. Breakfast not good. Muffins were hard.

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Lydia

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was run down and dirty. The staff was nice, but they really need to hire a new cleaning lady and put some money into maintaining the property.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic, with multiple reports of worn or broken fixtures, uncomfortable or lumpy beds, odors, thin walls, and occasional AC or TV issues; some guests found them spacious or quiet with acceptable comfort.

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Julia

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little outdated and breakfast is very very basic

6

Aaron

3 Apr 2023

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My parents and I stayed at this location for one night. The staff was amazing! Warm, friendly and professional. It wasn't the best hotel. It was a little worn but one thing that was a stand out was the bed. It was huge and comfortable. I'd say the only real drawback was that the walls were paper thin. I could hear people's conversations, tvs and baby crying through the walls.

8

Joanna

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good for the price. If you’re looking for a place to stop and lay your head, than it’s fine. Beds are comfortable enough. I recommend if you’re looking for something that’s adequate while on a budget.

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Larry

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was second worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Dirty, broken, and uncomfortable. We has a guy above us that stomped the floor until midnight. The TV was horrible. There were no usb outlets. The shower curtain did not cover the shower, so water went all over the floor. I have stayed in hotels all over the wprld and the only one worse than this was in Morroco.

10

Lori

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room. Great shower. Staff extra friendly. Parking convenient for room location.

6

Bobbie J

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic the trim around the floor and wall was coming off. The bed was lumpy. Breakfast was small muffins, cereal and coffee. Not the worst hotel but definitley not the best. There is a liquor store right next to the hotel s

6

Donna R

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ADA shower handle was broken making it difficult to use the shower. This was reported to the staff and apparently they already knew about the issue but haven’t taken care of it. I knew finding the place was a little difficult because of the reviews I read. But google maps did get us there. Breakfast was very poor. Although the lobby was supposed to be open until 10 it was closed when we arrived. It was dark and I questioned if the place was even open. I did get inside and spoke to staff thru a little window. We did get a room for the night and it was ok.

2

Richard

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Their cigarettes wholes in the blanket, a bunch of stains on the carpet, and the AC was not working.

10

Lindie

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very big, it was clean and the linens smelled wonderfully fresh. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Sallie

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms need painting land bed squeatk but it was a very clean ry

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful at check in, though some guests reported absent or unresponsive service and unresolved issues or unexpected charges.

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Mykea

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was absolutely horrible! I had my grandchild with me,the room was unsanitary we were bitten all night by mosquitoes,we didn’t get any sleep and the front desk had no solution to the problem. I recommend if you can get a room anywhere else but there.

2

Sandee

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late due to travel and there was a large area of blood on the wall of the room. Since i was traveling with my grandchild who was exhausted, it was reported at 6am. Their only response was "I\'ll tell him". Not sure how this could have been missed and absolutely unacceptable.

2

Maria

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Roches on bed ....couldn't sleep told front desk and they only said ok will spray tomorrow

8

Dale

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service 👏 👍!!!!

10

Marvin

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Kevin at the front desk went out of his way to help me. Breakfast was adequate.

6

Pat

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in experience was great. Room was fairly clean--toilet need some attention. AC worked great.

4

Danielle

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled clean but it felt dirty. I think that they shouldn’t advertise continental breakfast if it was only cereal and also the lamps were rusted and the walls were missing paint. I think little small touches would bring more business and better reviews and maybe bring in some fruit and bagels to add to the breakfast at the very least. The staff was really nice though.

10

Walter

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, very helpful!!

10

steven

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night during travel. Was perfect for what I needed. Clean room and easy access. Employees were nice and friendly. Would stay here again if needed.

6

ROBERT

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was charged an extra nine dollars and changed for some kind of reservation. They could not tell me what it was for and could not complete my check-in. The breakfast was a joke: Cold cereal, stale muffins, and very weak coffee/

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Location

Convenient to the interstate and easy for quick stops, but the surrounding area feels sketchy to some and the property sits near a liquor store or dead end; a few guests found it quiet.

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Lauren

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet hotel not far from the interstate. Area *looks* kind of sketchy but everyone was very friendly and I had no issues whatsoever.

10

Dale

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location!!

6

Lucie

14 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lost at the dead end of a road next to a liquor store. Dirty rooms, old matress, make the job if you didn’t want to sleep in your car no more than that

10

James

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet and easily accessed. No problem with my well trained dog staying with me.

6

Bobbie J

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic the trim around the floor and wall was coming off. The bed was lumpy. Breakfast was small muffins, cereal and coffee. Not the worst hotel but definitley not the best. There is a liquor store right next to the hotel s

10

Dale

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet accept for night

10

Patrick

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It did the job.. a little sketchy but it wasn’t bad the staff was nice.

6

Donna R

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ADA shower handle was broken making it difficult to use the shower. This was reported to the staff and apparently they already knew about the issue but haven’t taken care of it. I knew finding the place was a little difficult because of the reviews I read. But google maps did get us there. Breakfast was very poor. Although the lobby was supposed to be open until 10 it was closed when we arrived. It was dark and I questioned if the place was even open. I did get inside and spoke to staff thru a little window. We did get a room for the night and it was ok.

6

Barbara

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Weird, sketchy area. The guy is never at the front desk. Breakfast isn’t much.

8

Stella

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

I had a great day here at the hotel. It’s very convenient to get to the areas that I needed to go to for my class reunion. The staff was very pleasant. And made every effort to make my stay. Very welcoming.

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently very basic—typically cereal, muffins, and coffee—with several reports of poor quality; a few guests considered it adequate or grab and go.

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Mike

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet hinges caked in urine, spotted sheets, toilet wouldn’t flush without lifting the tank lid and helping the valve open the flow of water. Hair in the tub and around toilet. The shower curtain rod was dangling from the walls and was hazardous. The coffee at 7 am was room temperature, the fruit looked expired. The curtains didn’t close all the way. The front staff was friendly; I couldn’t be bothered to complain or change rooms as late as we came in. Terrible experience overall.

4

Julia

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little outdated and breakfast is very very basic

10

Marvin

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Kevin at the front desk went out of his way to help me. Breakfast was adequate.

6

Bobbie J

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very basic the trim around the floor and wall was coming off. The bed was lumpy. Breakfast was small muffins, cereal and coffee. Not the worst hotel but definitley not the best. There is a liquor store right next to the hotel s

10

Sharon

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room. Very good stay. Breakfast was grab and go but the room price was very reasonable.

4

Danielle

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It smelled clean but it felt dirty. I think that they shouldn’t advertise continental breakfast if it was only cereal and also the lamps were rusted and the walls were missing paint. I think little small touches would bring more business and better reviews and maybe bring in some fruit and bagels to add to the breakfast at the very least. The staff was really nice though.

4

Juan

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty bathroom toilet, towels stain as well as the comforter. Shower curtain not extending all the way. No regular coffee only decaf pack in the room. Breakfast not good. Muffins were hard.

6

Donna R

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The ADA shower handle was broken making it difficult to use the shower. This was reported to the staff and apparently they already knew about the issue but haven’t taken care of it. I knew finding the place was a little difficult because of the reviews I read. But google maps did get us there. Breakfast was very poor. Although the lobby was supposed to be open until 10 it was closed when we arrived. It was dark and I questioned if the place was even open. I did get inside and spoke to staff thru a little window. We did get a room for the night and it was ok.

6

Barbara

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Weird, sketchy area. The guy is never at the front desk. Breakfast isn’t much.

6

ROBERT

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was charged an extra nine dollars and changed for some kind of reservation. They could not tell me what it was for and could not complete my check-in. The breakfast was a joke: Cold cereal, stale muffins, and very weak coffee/

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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