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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
2949 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Ranked #105 of 135 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
3.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Tacoma, Washington
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Will pay for a better place next time”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011

Stayed here 2/6/11 after a cruise. We had a night to sleep before flying out.

The place is a dive, not sure how else to summarize it.

When we pulled up we were immediately worried about our night's stay. The impression you get from the curb is fairly accurate. The rooms are seriously dated. They are very dark. There were more than a few burnt out lights and some of the lamps didn't work. There was a smell in the room when we walked in. Musty would be a good description. My guess is it was the bathroom. The shower floor was put together by someone that either had no clue what they were doing or just didn't care. The drain is in the highest part of the floor so water pools up in the shower and just stagnates. I wore flip flops in the shower.

The AC works really well.

Beds are quite firm. Linens were clean. I pulled up the sheet to inspect the mattress and it appeared bug free. Nothing fancy here.

TV is ancient. I tried to watch the Super Bowl in the room and we laughed at how terrible the image was.

The shuttle driver is a friendly Jamaican guy who speeds like crazy. We were going 60+ in 35 mph zones and more.

Continental breakfast is fruit loops or some corn flake looking things. Juice and coffee are also available. It's a joke.

The pool was just clean enough to seem inviting but just murky enough for me to not want to go in.

To summarize: I would pay more for a better place next time and skip this place.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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neverland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“STAY AWAY!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2010
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This is THE WORST place I've ever been to!! The room smells like OLD MOLD! I have BED BUG BITES ALL OVER MY BODY!!! I couldn't do it anymore, and left to stay elsewhere. Do yourself a favor, don't do it!!! I had a horrible time.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2010
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This was probably the worst motel I've ever stayed in. When my husband and I were looking for the address we drove past it. We should have kept driving. Our room had two holes in the ceiling, a damp, musty odor, and a door that was not secure. The only reason we stayed (we would have just taken the loss of our $90) was our friiends had already checked in. The only bright spot was the desk clerk who was very friendly. I'm sorry she has to work in such a poor environment.

Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2010
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people found this review helpful

My skin is still crawling from having spent a night in this hole. Bugs in the bed, rotted box spring, blood stained sheets, sticky floors, bad, bad smell.

I feel sorry for anyone who stays here. Dumpiest of the dumps.

STAY AWAY!

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“TERRIBLE, BED BUG INFESTED, AVOID THIS HOTEL”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2009
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person found this review helpful

This hotel is really bad, the sheets were plenty of holes, the room where we stayed was infested with bugs and had a terrible smell.

  • Stayed April 2009, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 2949 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
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