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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Lafayette with free parking

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Smart Stay Inn offers a welcoming atmosphere steps from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, extended parking, and reliable in-room WiFi. The smoke-free environment creates a comfortable base for exploring the area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506

What's nearby

  • Moore Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cajundome - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Cajun Field - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Girard Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 5 min drive
  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Close to Cajundome, Smart Stay Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 423-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

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 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette

Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Stay Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Smart Stay Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 60.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Smart Stay Inn located?

Situated in Lafayette, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Dorsey Park and Donlon Park. West End Park and Saint Anthony Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 443 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Very affordable but also a bit sketchy with some other people outside smoking and trucks coming and going
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bernardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs and roaches
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

English

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Price was reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Staff & service
We didnt even stay there. I got lost and no one would answer the phone to help me get to the hotel.😪
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and polite. Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside might look like it's ran down but the room was very clean. The covers were clean just stained. Other than that I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room , holes and hair on the sheets , it was very bright on the window i couldn't sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

My 1st choice hotel

It’s much more cleaner than other hotels in the area. I stay at this hotel quite often. It’s always my first choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty Coach roach leg on our towel Hole on the top of the comforter Hole in the ceiling Only 1 set of towels No shower curtain n couldn't get ine til the following morning The hand rail in the shower was only hung on by one side My sons door didnt close completely unless locked
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Reasonable pricing! Nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Conveniently located. Good bang for your buck!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Priced about right for 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christeen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent staff

This hotel exceeded my expectations, we were tired from a long drive in and booked this hotel for the night. We arrived a few hours prior to check in time and the gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to allow us to check in early. Overall the staff and room were to my liking, the area appeared questionable however, we had no problems at all. It was quiet and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
It was quite and very close to I-10 like I wanted it to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Amenities
Worst property I’ve ever stayed at! Room was fine but very basic. Property looked like it was abandon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

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

Family trip

Clean rooms, but, no pool and very shady people around parking area. No security fencing so...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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