Name: Economy Inn Sylva
Address: 940 West Main Street, Sylva, North Carolina, United States of America, Sylva, North Carolina, US
Price range: $96–$113 per night
Rating: 7.93

What guests think

Economy Inn Sylva is an older, budget roadside motel; many guests find refreshed rooms generally very clean and good value, and the walkable riverside location near downtown a highlight, though some reviews report pests, occasional water problems, and dated elements.

Rooms are typically small with basic amenities; guests mention mixed bed comfort, some AC or road noise, spotty Wi‑Fi in a few cases, and pleasant creek views from the back-facing rooms. Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, but there are recurring complaints about card convenience fees, disputed charges or rate changes, and uneven front-desk responsiveness. Overall, it suits budget travelers seeking straightforward lodging over amenities.

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Facilities

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Razia

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very basic and clean enough. Beds are not very comfy but not terrible either. We wanted a cheap one night stay so it worked for us but we would not stay there again nor recommend. Electric outlets didn't work, AC was very loud and did not work properly (fan ran but it couldn't keep a temperature of 78!!) the sink area was caulked badly to keep disjointed pieces of countertop together. Water pressure was good, and the river at the back was a great view in the morning.

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Michele

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great stay, the hotel was in the perfect location for what we wanted to do. Room was very clean but the pillows bed was very wore out. The shower was nice and very hot water. Was told that the total for the 2 nights was $199.28 but when we checked in the total that we was charged was $207.25 not sure why?

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Charlotte

Oct 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are very clean, the linens looked new and pretty. The bed was comfortable. Nice rocking chair outside the room. Pretty view of the Lovely small creek behind the hotel. The couple at the check in desk were very nice. My sister and i would stay here again and i would recommend to friends and family.

10

Donald

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic amenities but clean.

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Daniel

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was an old building. Road in front was loud. No lobby. Had to ring a doorbell for service. The room was clean, but when I took a shower brown water came out of the faucet. There was no Wi-Fi. No complementary breakfast.

8

DANIEL

Jan 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Small but very clean. Had a TV issue was quickly resolved.

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keli

Feb 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room had an old cigarette smell, but was a non smoking room. It also did not have a smoke detector.

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William

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wouldn't stay there again. Air conditioner noise kept me awake. Light over shaving mirror out. Century old motor inn. But at least it was clean.

10

bernice

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, parking is right in front of the door. Check in/out was quick and easy. Will definitely stay there the next time we are in the area.

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Malyce

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Given that this is an *economy* inn, it was quite clean and nice, thus 5 stars. I was a little concerned at first just given economy places' general reputations, but it was clean, the shower had good pressure and hot water, the A/C ran well, and the mini fridge and microwave did their thing. My only qualms, really, are minor- the mattress was quite firm, pillows were flat, there was no plug for the bathtub, and a couple of the clientele were a bit questionable. Overall, though, I was pleasantly surprised.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe very clean rooms, sometimes noting recent renovations; however, several reviews report serious issues such as bugs or bed bugs, stained linens, odors, mold, and occasional dirty-looking water.

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Charles

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms newly renovated and very clean

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Tammy

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first thing was I go to try and shower and the water comes out black, yes black. Then the cockroach that welcomed me was great. But the icing on the cake was the bed bugs. I was woken up by something biting me, so I pulled back the sheets and yup there were about a dozen bed bugs. I will NEVER stay here again.

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Michael

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, very kind and friendly staff!

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Glinda

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To start off, there was road construction going on outside the hotel all night. The bed in the room was uncomfortable to sat the least. It made a noise anytime someone sat on it or got up. The table in the room was very questionable. It wiggled and moved more than the mismatch chairs pushed up to it. There wasn't but one wash cloth and 2 towels in the room. When i went to the front desk to ask for more, the owner argued with me about how many were supposed to be in the room before giving me 2 more towels and 2 wash cloths. There was mold on the ceiling in the bathroom and the drywall was cracked in there. The water pressure was very low. Overall this was one of the worst places we've ever stayed at. I highly recommend not staying at this hotel.

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Brett

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Economy Inn is my go-to anytime I make a quick trip to Sylva and western North Carolina. It’s quiet, clean, and easily walkable to the awesome shops and restaurants in town.

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Daniel

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was an old building. Road in front was loud. No lobby. Had to ring a doorbell for service. The room was clean, but when I took a shower brown water came out of the faucet. There was no Wi-Fi. No complementary breakfast.

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Dan

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bugs, bugs, bugs. Cockroaches and mystery bugs. Ice bucket even had a bug in it. No reduction of price because of it. Night manager tried to squeeze me for another $20 upon check in. Picture shows nice stream in back of hotel, fail to show train tracks on the other side. Stay elseware.

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Shannon

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this hotel was fine. Outside does not look great but the room was clean. When trying to check out, I could not find anyone despite ringing the bell.

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Jenny

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Where to begin. The minute we walked in our room, the smell almost knocked me out. It was SO strong. It was a horrible mix of some stinky food, sewage, and some fragrance/cleaner that was trying to mask it all. The sewage smell was infinitely worse in the bathroom. They use window AC units, which are so loud you cannot hear the TV unless its blasting. The bedding needs to be completely replaced (mattress, pillows, sheets, etc.). There were some stains on the sheets. Honestly the entire place needs new furniture, to be aired out, and deep cleaned, and that would be just a start.

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Ashley

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great and hotel was very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are small with basic amenities; comfort varies, with mixed views on mattresses and pillows, occasional AC or road noise, and limited outlets. A few note spotty or inconvenient Wi‑Fi and pleasant creek views from some rooms.

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Razia

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is very basic and clean enough. Beds are not very comfy but not terrible either. We wanted a cheap one night stay so it worked for us but we would not stay there again nor recommend. Electric outlets didn't work, AC was very loud and did not work properly (fan ran but it couldn't keep a temperature of 78!!) the sink area was caulked badly to keep disjointed pieces of countertop together. Water pressure was good, and the river at the back was a great view in the morning.

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Michele

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great stay, the hotel was in the perfect location for what we wanted to do. Room was very clean but the pillows bed was very wore out. The shower was nice and very hot water. Was told that the total for the 2 nights was $199.28 but when we checked in the total that we was charged was $207.25 not sure why?

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Mark

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an old school roadside motel. The current owners have done a great job renovating it. Great value. The rooms are on the small side but that is just due to the age of the place.

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Brett

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great little motel in Sylva. The room was comfortable and clean. Everything in downtown is walkable.

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Alison

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the veiw out the back window! But the room was very small. It would suit the "normal" traveler very well. And though the property was very clean, it is dated. It's a quaint roadside motel, and I was happy that we stayed there. Just wasn't ready for the limited space.

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Autumn

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were small but clean and comfortable. Walking distance to food options in Sylva.

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Heather

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, beautiful view of the creek, owner very nice

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Daniel

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was an old building. Road in front was loud. No lobby. Had to ring a doorbell for service. The room was clean, but when I took a shower brown water came out of the faucet. There was no Wi-Fi. No complementary breakfast.

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William

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wouldn't stay there again. Air conditioner noise kept me awake. Light over shaving mirror out. Century old motor inn. But at least it was clean.

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Malyce

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Given that this is an *economy* inn, it was quite clean and nice, thus 5 stars. I was a little concerned at first just given economy places' general reputations, but it was clean, the shower had good pressure and hot water, the A/C ran well, and the mini fridge and microwave did their thing. My only qualms, really, are minor- the mattress was quite firm, pillows were flat, there was no plug for the bathtub, and a couple of the clientele were a bit questionable. Overall, though, I was pleasantly surprised.

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Service

Frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, but complaints appear about convenience fees, disputed charges, and inconsistent front-desk availability or professionalism.

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MARVIN

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service

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Timothy

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Made reservation online. When making reservation it stated only one room left. Room was for two beds and total cost with tax was to be $264. When I checked in manager asked if I would take room with one bed. I said I would since I was traveling alone. Manager ran processed my credit card and put my things in room. I noticed I forgot to request receipt, so I walked back to office get one. I noticed then that I was charged $275 instead of $264. I also asked if room with one bed was less expensive than room with two and he said it was. I asked why did he process my credit card at two bed rate and then inquire if I would take room with one bed (plus $11 dollars over online reservation request). He then asked if I wanted room with two beds. I told him to forget it because I had already moved my things into room with one bed.

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Joseph

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from the staff. It is what should be expected from economy accommodations. Will definitely stay here again.

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Michael

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, very kind and friendly staff!

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Glinda

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

To start off, there was road construction going on outside the hotel all night. The bed in the room was uncomfortable to sat the least. It made a noise anytime someone sat on it or got up. The table in the room was very questionable. It wiggled and moved more than the mismatch chairs pushed up to it. There wasn't but one wash cloth and 2 towels in the room. When i went to the front desk to ask for more, the owner argued with me about how many were supposed to be in the room before giving me 2 more towels and 2 wash cloths. There was mold on the ceiling in the bathroom and the drywall was cracked in there. The water pressure was very low. Overall this was one of the worst places we've ever stayed at. I highly recommend not staying at this hotel.

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David

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thr service was top notch. Brian was on top of things. Its a no thrills place but had comfortable beds and was clean.

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Dan

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bugs, bugs, bugs. Cockroaches and mystery bugs. Ice bucket even had a bug in it. No reduction of price because of it. Night manager tried to squeeze me for another $20 upon check in. Picture shows nice stream in back of hotel, fail to show train tracks on the other side. Stay elseware.

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Gary

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I am visiting the Sylva Police Station later this morning to report an attempted fraud and extortion attempt by the management of this property.

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Bianca

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like that I paid by debit card and I was charged a convenience fee. That should only be for credit cards. On the website, it didn’t mention anything about a convenience fee. If you’re going to charge me to pay with a card, I’d rather pay online to bypass the charge. I don’t want to unnecessarily spend more out than I have to.

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Ashley

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service was great and hotel was very clean

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Location

Location is along a creek/river and within easy walking distance of downtown Sylva’s shops and restaurants. Some mention traffic noise; one noted nearby train tracks.

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Matthew

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Economy Inn is located next to the Tuckaseegee River and a short walk from downtown Sylva. For that alone, this place is worth it. Yes, it shows its age, and yes you can tell they’ve done basic upgrades which make it nice, but it still is an outdated hotel. Regardless, everything worked, the water pressure is great and you are literally, a stones throw from the town where there is dining, entertainment and history. I’d definitely stay again if I was in the area.

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Brett

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great place to stay in a beautiful mountain town. Downtown Sylva is walkable from the hotel and full of dining and shopping options. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.

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Karla

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was clean very close to downtown next to the river peaceful friendly welcoming everything you need at a ridiculously low price. A YES FROM ME

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Abigail

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of shopping options within walking distance. Wonderful restaurants and EV charging 2 blocks away for free.

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Steven

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean, with in walking distance of downtown.

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Nicole

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect little place to lay your head, beautiful river behind you!! Thank you

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Heather

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, beautiful view of the creek, owner very nice

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Brett

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Economy Inn is my go-to anytime I make a quick trip to Sylva and western North Carolina. It’s quiet, clean, and easily walkable to the awesome shops and restaurants in town.

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Daniel

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was an old building. Road in front was loud. No lobby. Had to ring a doorbell for service. The room was clean, but when I took a shower brown water came out of the faucet. There was no Wi-Fi. No complementary breakfast.

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Scottie

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was in short walking distance to downtown Sylva which has many great food options, breweries, and shops. Always love visiting Sylva!

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Daniel

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This motel was an old building. Road in front was loud. No lobby. Had to ring a doorbell for service. The room was clean, but when I took a shower brown water came out of the faucet. There was no Wi-Fi. No complementary breakfast.

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Economy Inn Sylva

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Standard Double Room

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub

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