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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Franklin with free parking

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Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Pool
Restaurant
Fridge, microwave
Econo Lodge combines comfort with practicality. Guests cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool and handle essentials with on-site laundry facilities and free WiFi. Self parking, ATM services and a vending machine ensure everything travelers need is within easy reach.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28
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Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Franklin is home to Econo Lodge. Franklin Commons Shopping Center and Armory Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Franklin Historic District and Barret's Landing.
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1660 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA, 23851

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Medical Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Franklin Public Library - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Franklin City Hall - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Franklin Historic District - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Southampton Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Property highlights
Econo Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 84 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Travel Inn Franklin
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Franklin
Knights Inn Franklin VA
Econo Lodge Motel Franklin

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Econo Lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Econo Lodge located?

Situated in Franklin, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Franklin Commons Shopping Center, Armory Plaza, and Lakeview Medical Center. Paul D. Camp Community College - Franklin Campus and Franklin Public Library are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.0

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 178 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Montoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet even though it was right off the highway. It was an older motel/hotel but it was in good condition and very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it was a decent hotel for a weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pool was not open and that was the main reason for choosing the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting tripn

It’s so comfy and the service is immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Musty

It had a musty smell, but I got used to it. I was too tired to care.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok, but I had to wake up the attendant to get coffee at 7 am. They advertised an outdoor pool, but it was closed with the winter tarp on it, despite being mid-to-late June. When I booked the room, there was no notice that the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room waa clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice day stay very economical good location clean rooms well maintained close to everything I needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay if short stay

Okay, for short visit to see family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the facility was under reconstruction, the overall service and cleanliness of the room were great. It was also very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
affordable great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet, good value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling through Franklin for a night to attend a memorial service the next day and booked the Econo Lodge. At $80 a night, it seemed reasonable for the area. Unfortunately, the experience was far from acceptable. When we arrived, the surrounding area already felt chaotic—people were partying at the gas station across the street, even climbing on cars and blasting music. At the hotel itself, the property was in terrible condition. The stairs were crumbling, concrete broken, and it was obvious that some people were living there long-term, with clothes hanging over the railings. The overall atmosphere felt unsafe. Once we checked in, we went to our room only to find it completely uncleaned—the bed was unmade, there were dirty towels left behind, trash in the bins, and even urine still in the toilet. Outside the room, trash was scattered around as well. It genuinely looked as if housekeeping had just walked off the job. The one positive was the front desk clerk—he was very kind and understanding. After we explained the situation, he immediately refunded our money with no issue. We appreciated his professionalism, but ultimately felt so uncomfortable and unsafe that we decided to leave and drive 45 minutes to another hotel instead after having already driven 4 1/2 hours and checking in at 10:30 at night Beware of this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for the money quiet mostly very clean room for this kind of money you can't expect more
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These people are outright thieves
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and clean room. Checking was a breeze. Quiet location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgustingly filthy. The floor had not been cleaned. The bathroom tub was filthy. Paint was peeling off the door. There was no rod in the closet to hang anything (or hangers). There was no cord for the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk person extremely welcoming and knowledgeable! Loved the no carpeted floors ! Saw a cockroach but came prepared with a can of Raid ! We sprayed a few places and got the restful sleep we desperately needed ! Something that looked like a blood smear on shower curtain !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for contractors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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