Economy Lodge Portsmouth
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About this property
With a stay at Economy Lodge in Portsmouth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Waterside District and Norfolk State University. This motel is 10 mi (16 km) from Naval Station Norfolk and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Old Dominion Unive...
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones with free local calls, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Economy Lodge in Portsmouth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Waterside District and Norfolk State University. This motel is 10 mi (16 km) from Naval Station Norfolk and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Old Dominion University.
What's nearby
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center(2.1 Miles)
Children's Museum of Virginia(2.3 Miles)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum(2.3 Miles)
United States Lightship Portsmouth(2.4 Miles)
Tidewater Yacht Marina(2.5 Miles)
Portsmouth City Park(3 Miles)
LeMans Karting(3.3 Miles)
Rivers Casino Portsmouth(3.3 Miles)
Eastern Virginia Medical School(3.4 Miles)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital(3.8 Miles)
Chrysler Museum of Art(4.2 Miles)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church(4.4 Miles)
Pagoda and Oriental Garden(4.5 Miles)
Harrison Opera House(4.5 Miles)
Douglas MacArthur Memorial(4.6 Miles)
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)(14.5 Miles)
Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF)(31.5 Miles)
Parking
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Free parking
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
1015 Broad Street, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (2.1 Miles)
Children's Museum of Virginia (2.3 Miles)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum (2.3 Miles)
United States Lightship Portsmouth (2.4 Miles)
Tidewater Yacht Marina (2.5 Miles)
Portsmouth City Park (3 Miles)
Room options
1
Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Economy Lodge Portsmouth
5.6
Based on 361 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across reviews of Economy Lodge Portsmouth, guests frequently describe serious maintenance and cleanliness problems alongside customer service frustrations, while a minority note acceptable value or a clean, comfortable room and occasional helpful staff.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Economy Lodge Portsmouth, guests frequently describe serious maintenance and cleanliness problems alongside customer service frustrations, while a minority note acceptable value or a clean, comfortable room and occasional helpful staff.
Common issues include stained or burned bedding and odors, bugs, broken fixtures, nonworking AC, TVs and lights, leaks and clogs, and difficulty reaching staff or obtaining refunds. Multiple reviews also report nightly fire alarm disruptions, persistent noise, and safety concerns in and around the property. Expect a very basic stay with significant risks to comfort, reliability, and professionalism.
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Facilities
Facilities are poorly maintained, with multiple reports of late-night fire alarms and issues with lobby or door access; some reviews also note missing or nonfunctional safety equipment.
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Jimmy
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I hardly ever leave a review for anywhere but felt the need to do so. This was just for one night so no big deal, right? This place has non running partially dismantled cars in the parking lot (more than a couple). The rooms are outdated. There were visible holes. The bed coverings had several obvious cigarette burn holes. You might say I could have asked for another room but I highly doubt it would have been any better. This is not a place I would recommend at all. I am not extremely picky like some but this was definitely not a good choice. I knew it was not the Hilton but this doesn’t even deserve the ratings it has been given.
I hardly ever leave a review for anywhere but felt the need to do so. This was just for one night so no big deal, right? This place has non running partially dismantled cars in the parking lot (more than a couple). The rooms are outdated. There were visible holes. The bed coverings had several obvious cigarette burn holes. You might say I could have asked for another room but I highly doubt it would have been any better. This is not a place I would recommend at all. I am not extremely picky like some but this was definitely not a good choice. I knew it was not the Hilton but this doesn’t even deserve the ratings it has been given.
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Brandon
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Place was cheap and the AC worked great. Staff were very helpful. Only issue I had is fire alarm systems going off both nights.
Place was cheap and the AC worked great. Staff were very helpful. Only issue I had is fire alarm systems going off both nights.
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Tricia
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dead insects all over the room, smelling like weed and fridge was stinky and dirty. Bathroom was rusted and mold, I did refuse staying in the room and they provided me with another room and had like moth ball smell. The room didn’t have a smoke detector nor fire extinguisher.
Dead insects all over the room, smelling like weed and fridge was stinky and dirty. Bathroom was rusted and mold, I did refuse staying in the room and they provided me with another room and had like moth ball smell. The room didn’t have a smoke detector nor fire extinguisher.
4
McKenzie
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The heater in the room didn't work. The drain in both the sink and the shower were clogged and I had to buy drain-o and cleaning supplies to make it sanitary enough to shower in. The floors were not swept so even after getting out of the shower I had to immediately put on socks. I also had to buy washcloths because none came with the room. Every night there was either someone screaming in the parking lot until the wee hours of the morning, fire alarms going off, or cop cars in the parking lot.
The heater in the room didn't work. The drain in both the sink and the shower were clogged and I had to buy drain-o and cleaning supplies to make it sanitary enough to shower in. The floors were not swept so even after getting out of the shower I had to immediately put on socks. I also had to buy washcloths because none came with the room. Every night there was either someone screaming in the parking lot until the wee hours of the morning, fire alarms going off, or cop cars in the parking lot.
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Johanna
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was out dated and dirty. Tub clogged, switched rooms.. alarms going off in the middle of the night
The room was out dated and dirty. Tub clogged, switched rooms.. alarms going off in the middle of the night
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Jennifer
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
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Mark
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
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Destiny
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The door handle was about to come off there was burn holes in sheets fire alarm not In ceiling and room smelled like cigarettes smoke when it was a non smoking room.
The door handle was about to come off there was burn holes in sheets fire alarm not In ceiling and room smelled like cigarettes smoke when it was a non smoking room.
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Shaunt'e
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had a reservation there I went into the room someone else was sleeping in the bed went back down to the check in office I got stuck in the office over 10 minutes due to the main door had locked me in couldn't get out I went into Panama mood ASAP the manager had to uncrew the lock off the door,3 incident was when i got off work i wasn't able to get my room due to the door messed up I went into another room this was the 4th time I went into another room thus was was moody,smell urine,plus it's was under rentavation.i asked for a refund i was told that I couldn't get no refund. I went to another hotel in paid more with better service there. Please don't stay there it's very poor Expedia will allow them to put in false information for the property if you looking what you see its not what you are getting...
I had a reservation there I went into the room someone else was sleeping in the bed went back down to the check in office I got stuck in the office over 10 minutes due to the main door had locked me in couldn't get out I went into Panama mood ASAP the manager had to uncrew the lock off the door,3 incident was when i got off work i wasn't able to get my room due to the door messed up I went into another room this was the 4th time I went into another room thus was was moody,smell urine,plus it's was under rentavation.i asked for a refund i was told that I couldn't get no refund. I went to another hotel in paid more with better service there. Please don't stay there it's very poor Expedia will allow them to put in false information for the property if you looking what you see its not what you are getting...
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Myisha
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This place absolutely did not meet my standards based the pictures posted on the site. My first room was horrible. The wall had a big water stain and mold on it, the wall was falling apart. There were roaches, sewer flies and spiders in the room. It smelled awful. The fridge was leaning and also had bugs in it. The tv did not work. The floor was sticky and dirty. I went to the front to be moved. The second room was better, but still had an awful smell. One of the beds had cigarette burns in the blanket. The bathroom door was damaged at the bottom and taped together. The aesthetic of the outside just looked run down and unkept. It is across from a recovery center so I believe some people live here as well. The parking lot had broken glass in it. The front door of the “lobby” was broken. It was just overall terrible. My kids didn’t even want to take a shower. I will never stay here again.
This place absolutely did not meet my standards based the pictures posted on the site. My first room was horrible. The wall had a big water stain and mold on it, the wall was falling apart. There were roaches, sewer flies and spiders in the room. It smelled awful. The fridge was leaning and also had bugs in it. The tv did not work. The floor was sticky and dirty. I went to the front to be moved. The second room was better, but still had an awful smell. One of the beds had cigarette burns in the blanket. The bathroom door was damaged at the bottom and taped together. The aesthetic of the outside just looked run down and unkept. It is across from a recovery center so I believe some people live here as well. The parking lot had broken glass in it. The front door of the “lobby” was broken. It was just overall terrible. My kids didn’t even want to take a shower. I will never stay here again.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a recurring problem: guests report stained or burned bedding, strong smoke odors, dirty towels, bugs and roaches, and grimy floors and bathrooms; a few reviews mention a clean room.
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Tania
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Rooms were dirty smelly not enough supply..bedsheets dirty with burn
Rooms were dirty smelly not enough supply..bedsheets dirty with burn
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Charity
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was very dirty
The place was very dirty
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Charles
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The TV didn't work, the light in the bathroom didn't work, there was a puddle of water in the room by the front door, and the room had bugs flying around. The worse place I've ever stayed in!!!! I'm frustrated... When I tried calling the front desk, no one picked up.... I really want my money back...
The TV didn't work, the light in the bathroom didn't work, there was a puddle of water in the room by the front door, and the room had bugs flying around. The worse place I've ever stayed in!!!! I'm frustrated... When I tried calling the front desk, no one picked up.... I really want my money back...
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Tricia
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dead insects all over the room, smelling like weed and fridge was stinky and dirty. Bathroom was rusted and mold, I did refuse staying in the room and they provided me with another room and had like moth ball smell. The room didn’t have a smoke detector nor fire extinguisher.
Dead insects all over the room, smelling like weed and fridge was stinky and dirty. Bathroom was rusted and mold, I did refuse staying in the room and they provided me with another room and had like moth ball smell. The room didn’t have a smoke detector nor fire extinguisher.
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Joshua
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My wife and I had a terrible experience here. We booked the room as a non smoking room only to get there and have the room smell heavily of cigarettes. Not only this, there were also several cigarette burns on the bedding as well as stains. The bathroom light did not work and the bottom of the bathtub was brown. The room was disgusting. After seeing the state of the room, we decided to not stay the night and ask for a refund. While talking to a receptionist, they claimed that the smell was from the upstairs neighbors and brushed it off when I brought up the burns in the sheets. They then refused to give a refund and would not budge. Don’t stay here if you want an enjoyable trip.
My wife and I had a terrible experience here. We booked the room as a non smoking room only to get there and have the room smell heavily of cigarettes. Not only this, there were also several cigarette burns on the bedding as well as stains. The bathroom light did not work and the bottom of the bathtub was brown. The room was disgusting. After seeing the state of the room, we decided to not stay the night and ask for a refund. While talking to a receptionist, they claimed that the smell was from the upstairs neighbors and brushed it off when I brought up the burns in the sheets. They then refused to give a refund and would not budge. Don’t stay here if you want an enjoyable trip.
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Jennifer
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
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Milton
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
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Amanda
14 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Disgusting
Disgusting
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Mark
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
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Rosana
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely Disgusting – Stay Away! We booked two non-smoking rooms for five people and were immediately hit with the strong smell of cigarettes masked poorly by air freshener. Both rooms reeked. The sheets were filthy and stained with what appeared to be bodily fluids—completely unacceptable. There were cigarette burn holes in the sheets, and the pillows were yellow with drool stains. We weren’t expecting luxury, just cleanliness, and this place couldn’t even deliver that. When we approached the manager, she became defensive and raised her voice. Instead of addressing the issue, she blamed us for checking in half an hour early—as if that somehow justified the nasty sheets and lack of basic hygiene. When I asked for her boss, she insisted she was the highest authority. Totally unprofessional. Thankfully, we booked through Expedia, which refunded us for one night. But we were only in those rooms for five minutes—just long enough to realize we couldn't stay. Avoid this place at all costs. Hygiene, professionalism, and basic hospitality were completely absent.
Absolutely Disgusting – Stay Away! We booked two non-smoking rooms for five people and were immediately hit with the strong smell of cigarettes masked poorly by air freshener. Both rooms reeked. The sheets were filthy and stained with what appeared to be bodily fluids—completely unacceptable. There were cigarette burn holes in the sheets, and the pillows were yellow with drool stains. We weren’t expecting luxury, just cleanliness, and this place couldn’t even deliver that. When we approached the manager, she became defensive and raised her voice. Instead of addressing the issue, she blamed us for checking in half an hour early—as if that somehow justified the nasty sheets and lack of basic hygiene. When I asked for her boss, she insisted she was the highest authority. Totally unprofessional. Thankfully, we booked through Expedia, which refunded us for one night. But we were only in those rooms for five minutes—just long enough to realize we couldn't stay. Avoid this place at all costs. Hygiene, professionalism, and basic hospitality were completely absent.
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Rooms
Rooms are dated with frequent maintenance failures—nonworking AC, TV and lights, leaks, clogged drains, and door or lock problems; smoke smells and noise are also reported. A few guests found their rooms comfortable.
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Charles
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The TV didn't work, the light in the bathroom didn't work, there was a puddle of water in the room by the front door, and the room had bugs flying around. The worse place I've ever stayed in!!!! I'm frustrated... When I tried calling the front desk, no one picked up.... I really want my money back...
The TV didn't work, the light in the bathroom didn't work, there was a puddle of water in the room by the front door, and the room had bugs flying around. The worse place I've ever stayed in!!!! I'm frustrated... When I tried calling the front desk, no one picked up.... I really want my money back...
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Chris
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sheets had some stains but were clean otherwise. Odd crack in the floor by the door but the room was intact. TV wouldn't change off of Bravo but that could just be that the cable box was mounted in an odd location where the remote couldn't reach it.
Sheets had some stains but were clean otherwise. Odd crack in the floor by the door but the room was intact. TV wouldn't change off of Bravo but that could just be that the cable box was mounted in an odd location where the remote couldn't reach it.
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Dareanna
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I called ahead to see if I had to pay a security deposit for the hotel and the front desk clerk proceeded to tell me that she had to cancel my reservation because the rooms did not have working air conditioners, and she would provide a refund and then the next morning when I attempted to get my refund the front desk staff blatantly lied and try to deny my refund saying that I could’ve checked in and they would’ve helped me with the air after threatening to sue them. They finally gave me my money back.
I called ahead to see if I had to pay a security deposit for the hotel and the front desk clerk proceeded to tell me that she had to cancel my reservation because the rooms did not have working air conditioners, and she would provide a refund and then the next morning when I attempted to get my refund the front desk staff blatantly lied and try to deny my refund saying that I could’ve checked in and they would’ve helped me with the air after threatening to sue them. They finally gave me my money back.
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McKenzie
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The heater in the room didn't work. The drain in both the sink and the shower were clogged and I had to buy drain-o and cleaning supplies to make it sanitary enough to shower in. The floors were not swept so even after getting out of the shower I had to immediately put on socks. I also had to buy washcloths because none came with the room. Every night there was either someone screaming in the parking lot until the wee hours of the morning, fire alarms going off, or cop cars in the parking lot.
The heater in the room didn't work. The drain in both the sink and the shower were clogged and I had to buy drain-o and cleaning supplies to make it sanitary enough to shower in. The floors were not swept so even after getting out of the shower I had to immediately put on socks. I also had to buy washcloths because none came with the room. Every night there was either someone screaming in the parking lot until the wee hours of the morning, fire alarms going off, or cop cars in the parking lot.
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Johanna
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was out dated and dirty. Tub clogged, switched rooms.. alarms going off in the middle of the night
The room was out dated and dirty. Tub clogged, switched rooms.. alarms going off in the middle of the night
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Debra
28 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room in general was very run down. there were only a couple outlets, the bathroom light did not work and the cover was off with exposed wires. The tub was very nice but the door had to remain open to shower. The tv/remote did not work. we could get the tv to turn on but had no options for stations. the 1 outlet by the bed was closer to the window than the bed, and our things would not stay plugged in. There were cobwebs in the corners. Overall was not impressed. Would not recommend this place to people.
The room in general was very run down. there were only a couple outlets, the bathroom light did not work and the cover was off with exposed wires. The tub was very nice but the door had to remain open to shower. The tv/remote did not work. we could get the tv to turn on but had no options for stations. the 1 outlet by the bed was closer to the window than the bed, and our things would not stay plugged in. There were cobwebs in the corners. Overall was not impressed. Would not recommend this place to people.
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Milton
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
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Shelvi
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
kept getting locked in bathroom something wrong with knob kids had to freak out just to stick something in door knob to turn it very scary they didnt know how to get out of room to get help..very scary had to walk them through a coaching on how to unlock door while i was locked in.. now what if no one was here no one would here me and i told the attendant i was very scared she acted as if i were lying..i told her i did want room another night since my stuff already unloaded i asked could i have some type of discount she says nope..that’s horrible
kept getting locked in bathroom something wrong with knob kids had to freak out just to stick something in door knob to turn it very scary they didnt know how to get out of room to get help..very scary had to walk them through a coaching on how to unlock door while i was locked in.. now what if no one was here no one would here me and i told the attendant i was very scared she acted as if i were lying..i told her i did want room another night since my stuff already unloaded i asked could i have some type of discount she says nope..that’s horrible
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Destiny
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The door handle was about to come off there was burn holes in sheets fire alarm not In ceiling and room smelled like cigarettes smoke when it was a non smoking room.
The door handle was about to come off there was burn holes in sheets fire alarm not In ceiling and room smelled like cigarettes smoke when it was a non smoking room.
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Arron
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A room that has no hot water and has clearly been patched up
A room that has no hot water and has clearly been patched up
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Service
Service feedback is largely negative, citing rudeness, unresponsive or hard-to-reach staff, check-in difficulties, and refund disputes; a handful mention polite or helpful staff.
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Tracie
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I would not recommend this establishment for accomodations. The staff does not answer the phone when you call.The room was dirty, the air conditioner cover fell off the unit, the toilet paper holder fell apart from the wall... not to mention 2 big roaches sighted in the bathroom! Apon our arrival for check in it took staff 20 minutes to even help us.We called from the room at least 4 times to complain, but never an answer. We were charged a $50 deposit when we got there... I had already paid for the room prior to our arrival! Not happy at all! Do yourself and your family a favor.... book somewhere else!
I would not recommend this establishment for accomodations. The staff does not answer the phone when you call.The room was dirty, the air conditioner cover fell off the unit, the toilet paper holder fell apart from the wall... not to mention 2 big roaches sighted in the bathroom! Apon our arrival for check in it took staff 20 minutes to even help us.We called from the room at least 4 times to complain, but never an answer. We were charged a $50 deposit when we got there... I had already paid for the room prior to our arrival! Not happy at all! Do yourself and your family a favor.... book somewhere else!
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Dareanna
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I called ahead to see if I had to pay a security deposit for the hotel and the front desk clerk proceeded to tell me that she had to cancel my reservation because the rooms did not have working air conditioners, and she would provide a refund and then the next morning when I attempted to get my refund the front desk staff blatantly lied and try to deny my refund saying that I could’ve checked in and they would’ve helped me with the air after threatening to sue them. They finally gave me my money back.
I called ahead to see if I had to pay a security deposit for the hotel and the front desk clerk proceeded to tell me that she had to cancel my reservation because the rooms did not have working air conditioners, and she would provide a refund and then the next morning when I attempted to get my refund the front desk staff blatantly lied and try to deny my refund saying that I could’ve checked in and they would’ve helped me with the air after threatening to sue them. They finally gave me my money back.
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Keyana
13 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The husband and wife that run the hotel is nasty..They talk to you any kind of way..They're very unprofessional..They have no customer services skills..My toilet ran and over flowed, water was everywhere and I had to get it up..They have roaches and lil net's flying around that rooms..They have a Sewer problem... Living conditions there is not good.. Condemn the whole hotel..
The husband and wife that run the hotel is nasty..They talk to you any kind of way..They're very unprofessional..They have no customer services skills..My toilet ran and over flowed, water was everywhere and I had to get it up..They have roaches and lil net's flying around that rooms..They have a Sewer problem... Living conditions there is not good.. Condemn the whole hotel..
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Milton
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
Terrible property! 1.Shower didn't work, 2. Water leaked from the ceiling, 3. TV didn't work, 4. Bed sheets and comforters were dirty, 5. Face and hand towels looked dingy, and 6. I couldn't reach management until the morning. I pre-paid for two nights but I left after one night (because of the condition of the property). The property didn't want to give me a refund. Still, I went to stay in a different (and better) hotel the second night. A terrible experience!!
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Yhanos
11 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property management very rude was a waste of my money I'm pissed
Property management very rude was a waste of my money I'm pissed
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Mark
26 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
Unclean property where the manager is more concerned about FaceTiming with his friend than checking us in. First room not made up, second room looked like it was already slept in. Bugs crawling around. Clothes under the stairs. Unclean lobby. Do not recommend.
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Rosana
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely Disgusting – Stay Away! We booked two non-smoking rooms for five people and were immediately hit with the strong smell of cigarettes masked poorly by air freshener. Both rooms reeked. The sheets were filthy and stained with what appeared to be bodily fluids—completely unacceptable. There were cigarette burn holes in the sheets, and the pillows were yellow with drool stains. We weren’t expecting luxury, just cleanliness, and this place couldn’t even deliver that. When we approached the manager, she became defensive and raised her voice. Instead of addressing the issue, she blamed us for checking in half an hour early—as if that somehow justified the nasty sheets and lack of basic hygiene. When I asked for her boss, she insisted she was the highest authority. Totally unprofessional. Thankfully, we booked through Expedia, which refunded us for one night. But we were only in those rooms for five minutes—just long enough to realize we couldn't stay. Avoid this place at all costs. Hygiene, professionalism, and basic hospitality were completely absent.
Absolutely Disgusting – Stay Away! We booked two non-smoking rooms for five people and were immediately hit with the strong smell of cigarettes masked poorly by air freshener. Both rooms reeked. The sheets were filthy and stained with what appeared to be bodily fluids—completely unacceptable. There were cigarette burn holes in the sheets, and the pillows were yellow with drool stains. We weren’t expecting luxury, just cleanliness, and this place couldn’t even deliver that. When we approached the manager, she became defensive and raised her voice. Instead of addressing the issue, she blamed us for checking in half an hour early—as if that somehow justified the nasty sheets and lack of basic hygiene. When I asked for her boss, she insisted she was the highest authority. Totally unprofessional. Thankfully, we booked through Expedia, which refunded us for one night. But we were only in those rooms for five minutes—just long enough to realize we couldn't stay. Avoid this place at all costs. Hygiene, professionalism, and basic hospitality were completely absent.
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Lilibeth
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Indian lady rude. No customer service. Towels dirty , room smells smoke..
Indian lady rude. No customer service. Towels dirty , room smells smoke..
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Maryna
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had to call the police to check in. The lady at the front office claimed she could not give me a room despite me providing her with proof of reservation. Was rude. Once the police showed up she magically found my room
Had to call the police to check in. The lady at the front office claimed she could not give me a room despite me providing her with proof of reservation. Was rude. Once the police showed up she magically found my room
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James
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had to wait 2.5 hours to check in, Rooms were unsleepable and we left during the night cause it was so bad. Felt unsafe.
Had to wait 2.5 hours to check in, Rooms were unsleepable and we left during the night cause it was so bad. Felt unsafe.
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Several reviews raise safety concerns and describe sketchy activity and noise around the property and parking lot; one notes restaurants nearby.
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Jimmy
15 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I hardly ever leave a review for anywhere but felt the need to do so. This was just for one night so no big deal, right? This place has non running partially dismantled cars in the parking lot (more than a couple). The rooms are outdated. There were visible holes. The bed coverings had several obvious cigarette burn holes. You might say I could have asked for another room but I highly doubt it would have been any better. This is not a place I would recommend at all. I am not extremely picky like some but this was definitely not a good choice. I knew it was not the Hilton but this doesn’t even deserve the ratings it has been given.
I hardly ever leave a review for anywhere but felt the need to do so. This was just for one night so no big deal, right? This place has non running partially dismantled cars in the parking lot (more than a couple). The rooms are outdated. There were visible holes. The bed coverings had several obvious cigarette burn holes. You might say I could have asked for another room but I highly doubt it would have been any better. This is not a place I would recommend at all. I am not extremely picky like some but this was definitely not a good choice. I knew it was not the Hilton but this doesn’t even deserve the ratings it has been given.
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J Joseph
25 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Woke up with bug bites. No heat. No toilet paper. Loud neighbors & outside until 5:30 am. People living at Hotel. People coming and going all night long. Burn holes in bedding. Dirty room. $74 way overpriced. Rude
Woke up with bug bites. No heat. No toilet paper. Loud neighbors & outside until 5:30 am. People living at Hotel. People coming and going all night long. Burn holes in bedding. Dirty room. $74 way overpriced. Rude
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Teresa
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Suspicious activity.
Suspicious activity.
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Tameka
1 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice the property was clean the owner was nice.They don't have a ice machine that's a down fall other then that it cool little spot to chill at restaurant are close by
The room was nice the property was clean the owner was nice.They don't have a ice machine that's a down fall other then that it cool little spot to chill at restaurant are close by
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Anthony
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Never stayed the area was not safe
Never stayed the area was not safe
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Selina
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and comfortable. The clientele sketchy. The staff were polite and helpful.
Room was clean and comfortable. The clientele sketchy. The staff were polite and helpful.
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Jennifer
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
This hotel was absolutely disgusting. The bed sheets were stained, floors were not swept and the room was just in terrible over all condition. The area was very unsafe. The picture shows a white building....this building was brown and very run down. This room was so terrible we left. When i requested a refund i was denied by both the hotel and hotels.com. We will not be booking through hotels.com
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TODDESHA
18 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I am use to five star hotels so I know my bar is a little high when it comes to ratings. However this would have been a low rating even for someone who has never traveled. The hotel was old and run down looking. My reservation was cancelled and I did not cancel. The staff was nice and I was able to make another reservation very quickly. The towels had spots on them. The bathroom celling had a whole in it. Then later that night we heard gunshots. For me not a good experience
I am use to five star hotels so I know my bar is a little high when it comes to ratings. However this would have been a low rating even for someone who has never traveled. The hotel was old and run down looking. My reservation was cancelled and I did not cancel. The staff was nice and I was able to make another reservation very quickly. The towels had spots on them. The bathroom celling had a whole in it. Then later that night we heard gunshots. For me not a good experience
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Myisha
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This place absolutely did not meet my standards based the pictures posted on the site. My first room was horrible. The wall had a big water stain and mold on it, the wall was falling apart. There were roaches, sewer flies and spiders in the room. It smelled awful. The fridge was leaning and also had bugs in it. The tv did not work. The floor was sticky and dirty. I went to the front to be moved. The second room was better, but still had an awful smell. One of the beds had cigarette burns in the blanket. The bathroom door was damaged at the bottom and taped together. The aesthetic of the outside just looked run down and unkept. It is across from a recovery center so I believe some people live here as well. The parking lot had broken glass in it. The front door of the “lobby” was broken. It was just overall terrible. My kids didn’t even want to take a shower. I will never stay here again.
This place absolutely did not meet my standards based the pictures posted on the site. My first room was horrible. The wall had a big water stain and mold on it, the wall was falling apart. There were roaches, sewer flies and spiders in the room. It smelled awful. The fridge was leaning and also had bugs in it. The tv did not work. The floor was sticky and dirty. I went to the front to be moved. The second room was better, but still had an awful smell. One of the beds had cigarette burns in the blanket. The bathroom door was damaged at the bottom and taped together. The aesthetic of the outside just looked run down and unkept. It is across from a recovery center so I believe some people live here as well. The parking lot had broken glass in it. The front door of the “lobby” was broken. It was just overall terrible. My kids didn’t even want to take a shower. I will never stay here again.
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Alphonso
3 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
At the time me and family are here. And we have been here a year and a half. It's been nice overall. Price could be better with the time. Family is happy, so I'm happy. Nice atmosphere. Friendly people overall.
At the time me and family are here. And we have been here a year and a half. It's been nice overall. Price could be better with the time. Family is happy, so I'm happy. Nice atmosphere. Friendly people overall.
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Alphonso
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Alright .
Alright .
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Alphonso
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
It was alright. Couldn't leave the room because the locking on the door needed to be fixed. So I had to find the maintenance guy every time I left the room to get back in. I had to stand around for about hour and a half to get in my room .
It was alright. Couldn't leave the room because the locking on the door needed to be fixed. So I had to find the maintenance guy every time I left the room to get back in. I had to stand around for about hour and a half to get in my room .
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Mranwar
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The pictures look nothing like the actual rooms. I booked to stay with my players, they all stated, they rather sleep in the van. We didn’t stay at all. Like never even got to bring our bags in. How the staff handled things was in a sense of not there problem. Wouldn’t recommend a homeless person stay there
The pictures look nothing like the actual rooms. I booked to stay with my players, they all stated, they rather sleep in the van. We didn’t stay at all. Like never even got to bring our bags in. How the staff handled things was in a sense of not there problem. Wouldn’t recommend a homeless person stay there
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David
16 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This place was terrible and nasty
This place was terrible and nasty
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Edmond
2 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I didn't stay. The first room I was given was not cleaned. The second room. I was given tv didn't work, there was no room key, the room was dirty, had no towels, matienace took 5 hours to come.
I didn't stay. The first room I was given was not cleaned. The second room. I was given tv didn't work, there was no room key, the room was dirty, had no towels, matienace took 5 hours to come.
FAQs about Economy Lodge Portsmouth
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Waterside District and Old Dominion University. It is approximately 10 miles from Naval Station Norfolk and 10.2 miles from Greenbrier Mall.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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- 2026-09-19: 61.99960530624389USD
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- 2026-09-26: 58.93318617515563USD
- 2026-09-27: 57.83166300964355USD
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- 2026-10-15: 61.95999823722839USD
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- 2026-10-21: 64.14972836074828USD
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- 2026-10-23: 60.95999965934753USD
- 2026-10-24: 61.96999962425232USD
- 2026-10-25: 60.969996667480466USD
- 2026-10-26: 64.06560110702515USD
- 2026-10-27: 62.969998202133176USD
- 2026-10-28: 64.14258638954162USD
- 2026-10-29: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-10-30: 62.9799995891571USD
- 2026-10-31: 63.969996780014036USD
- 2026-11-01: 60.97999805450439USD
- 2026-11-02: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-11-03: 60.95999965934753USD
- 2026-11-04: 60.969996667480466USD
- 2026-11-05: 60.969996667480466USD
- 2026-11-06: 60.97999805450439USD
- 2026-11-07: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-11-08: 64.06560110702515USD
- 2026-11-09: 64.14258638954162USD
- 2026-11-10: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-11-11: 60.95999965934753USD
- 2026-11-12: 64.06560110702515USD
- 2026-11-13: 61.00999783668517USD
- 2026-11-14: 60.969996667480466USD
- 2026-11-15: 60.969996667480466USD
- 2026-11-16: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-11-17: 64.06560110702515USD
- 2026-11-18: 64.14972836074828USD
- 2026-11-19: 60.97999805450439USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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