Name: Econo Lodge Decatur South
Address: 1317 Point Mallard Parkway, Decatur, Alabama, United States of America, Decatur, Alabama, US
Price range: $77–$171 per night
Rating: 7.15

What guests think

Reviews of Econo Lodge Decatur South highlight friendly front-desk staff but also recurring cleanliness concerns, including reports of roaches, stained linens, and smoke smells, while a smaller number of guests note the location is convenient for their needs.

Rooms are frequently described as dated, with issues like weak air conditioning, hot water problems, poor sound insulation, and broken fixtures or outlets. Several reviews also mention reservation mismatches, limited in-stay housekeeping, and occasional billing or refund frustrations. Overall, this is a basic, no-frills stop with variable upkeep.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report poor cleanliness, including roaches, stained or soiled linens, smoke smells in non-smoking rooms, and inconsistent housekeeping; a few note clean rooms.

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JOAN

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walls were thin . You could hear others talking and doors slamming into the night. We saw a roach on the ceiling as we were leaving the room.

10

tranquil

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place clean

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Sherry

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Did not clean room bring clean towels take away dirty towels did not empty garbage did not make bed there was no excuse I will never stay there again I will report this Alabama authorities

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Thomas

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed bug

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Lisa

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had to leave in the middle of the night and go somewhere else because of the cockroaches. I killed a couple at first, looked around and couldn't see anymore but once the lights went out they came from behind the picture on the wall, the headboards of the bed, and there were 3 on the nightstand. I called the front office and asked for a room change or bug spray. They couldn't find the cockroach spray and said they couldn't promise a room without them. He said they have been treating them but can't get on top of the situation. It wasn't A bug, it's infested. My 6 month old grand daughter was with us. It was a nightmare.

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Deanna

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Blood on mirror and wall, non smoking room but yet reeked of smoke. Dead roaches, cigarette burns in blankets. We left and lost money. Couldn’t sleep here.

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vicki

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was verh nice. I got non smoking 1 queen bed room. It was very clean. A little small but perfect for 1 person.

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Rodney

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very run down room. Paid for a non smoking room, but it smelled of cigarettes. Floors were damp. Won’t go back.

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Paula

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sheets on the bed had blood stains on them and even tho they came and clean room they didn’t even change sheets. Will not stay at this place again.

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Dustin

Mar 16, 2023

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Yellow pee, stains all over sheets dirty towels refrigerator did not work. Disgusting.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and worn, with recurring maintenance issues (weak AC, hot water, appliances and outlets not working), thin walls that carry noise, and some comfort drawbacks like flat pillows or a small layout.

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JOAN

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Walls were thin . You could hear others talking and doors slamming into the night. We saw a roach on the ceiling as we were leaving the room.

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Mary

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Need to add a blow dryer to the room & a place to set suitcases. AC unit needed updated. Room felt sticky.

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Terri

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Let me say that the man at front desk was super friendly, helpful and accommodating! He was great! The room itself was fine ... no frills ... in need of paint and updates ... but for an expensive overnight stay it was fine.

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Katy

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Me and my friend booked a room to stay here for rock the south, we checked in late thursday night/friday morning after the concert. we originally booked to stay until saturday but after the weather turned out to be super rainy we decided to check out friday morning and just go home after friday nights concert. i went down to the lobby after packing up that morning and let them know i was checking out, they informed me i couldnt get my second night refunded even though i literally only spent 9 hours total in this room. so i spent 300$ for one night in a at best 2 star hotel, the room we stayed in was so hot when we got in there in took hours to cool down, the bathroom wasnt all that clean either.

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Cassel

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, but very much in need of care. There were cracks in the wall, vanity mirror was shattered, toilet tank top was cracked through, and the water would not shut off in the tub. Son went down to the ice machine to get ice and there was a homeless person camped out in there. The front desk called the police to remove them but by then we were done.

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Kala

Jul 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The fridge and air in the room didn’t not work great and 2 of the plugs would not work.

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vicki

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk person was verh nice. I got non smoking 1 queen bed room. It was very clean. A little small but perfect for 1 person.

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Michael

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hot water didn’t work, front door poorly sealed made for a noisy room.

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Rodney

Feb 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very run down room. Paid for a non smoking room, but it smelled of cigarettes. Floors were damp. Won’t go back.

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Sara

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in and staff was friendly. .. pretty clean for the most part!! The bed was terrible and not comfortable at all the pillows were flat and three flat pillows isn’t enough for two people!! There was a roach in our room also!! I would not stay here again!!

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Service

Front-desk staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, though some report reservation mismatches, limited housekeeping during stays, and billing or refund issues.

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Howard

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The night shif clerk wasnt rude but not very friendly. We reserved a room qith Hotels.com for double bed and smoking. (It gave us that option and one of the reasons we chose this establishment). We only got a single bed and no smoking.

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Tesara

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Will is the best!

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Terri

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Let me say that the man at front desk was super friendly, helpful and accommodating! He was great! The room itself was fine ... no frills ... in need of paint and updates ... but for an expensive overnight stay it was fine.

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Kermit

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman working when I booked called me to see if I had any special needs. He worked great with me to satisfy. I could of had a nicer room upstairs, but I am handicapped and can't climb stairs. He got me a room downstairs which was rough looking, but I told him it's fine. We only needed a place to lay down.

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Kermit

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is always friendly and helpful.

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Katy

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Me and my friend booked a room to stay here for rock the south, we checked in late thursday night/friday morning after the concert. we originally booked to stay until saturday but after the weather turned out to be super rainy we decided to check out friday morning and just go home after friday nights concert. i went down to the lobby after packing up that morning and let them know i was checking out, they informed me i couldnt get my second night refunded even though i literally only spent 9 hours total in this room. so i spent 300$ for one night in a at best 2 star hotel, the room we stayed in was so hot when we got in there in took hours to cool down, the bathroom wasnt all that clean either.

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Tesara

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They always accommodate my needs!

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Kristen

Jun 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

First off, they charged my card 3 times. One was refunded, & the other is still pending, so we shall see. I didn't understand why they ran my card for the entire stay when we checked in. The room wasn't very clean. We went to the store and bought cleaning wipes & wiped everything down. The beds were ok as far as comfort. I didn't hear much noise from outside the room. We didn't eat the breakfast, so I can't comment on that. The location of the hotel was great. I don't mind staying in budget hotels, as long as they are clean & comfortable. This hotel had one of the two. I would give them 2.5 stars. The clerks did try to resolve the card issue, so I gave them a half star for that.

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Kimberly

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The guy who worked the front desk was really kind and polite. Anything we needed it was handled quickly and efficiently. There was no issues from any of the staff or the room itself.

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Steven

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Got there a day late but the manager added the late day on the end of our stay for us. He was awesome.

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Location

A couple of reviews note the hotel is conveniently located for their plans.

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Kermit

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just needed a place to stay for the night. This hotel is closest and convenient for me.

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Kristen

Jun 13, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

First off, they charged my card 3 times. One was refunded, & the other is still pending, so we shall see. I didn't understand why they ran my card for the entire stay when we checked in. The room wasn't very clean. We went to the store and bought cleaning wipes & wiped everything down. The beds were ok as far as comfort. I didn't hear much noise from outside the room. We didn't eat the breakfast, so I can't comment on that. The location of the hotel was great. I don't mind staying in budget hotels, as long as they are clean & comfortable. This hotel had one of the two. I would give them 2.5 stars. The clerks did try to resolve the card issue, so I gave them a half star for that.

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Kermit

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman working when I booked called me to see if I had any special needs. He worked great with me to satisfy. I could of had a nicer room upstairs, but I am handicapped and can't climb stairs. He got me a room downstairs which was rough looking, but I told him it's fine. We only needed a place to lay down.

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Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$69
March	$66
April	$66
May	$63
June	$80
July	$76
August	$72
September	$70
October	$74
November	$72
December	$68

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $77	16 $77	17 $77	18 $78	19 $82
20 $77	21 $77	22 $77	23 $77	24 $77	25 $78	26 $82
27 $77	28 $77	29 $77	30 $83

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $171	2 $98	3 $171
4 $83	5 $77	6 $77	7 $77	8 $77	9 $78	10 $78
11 $77	12 $77	13 $77	14 $77	15 $85	16 $86	17 $84
18 $84	19 $77	20 $77	21 $77	22 $77	23 $78	24 $78
25 $77	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77	29 $77	30 $78	31 $86

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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