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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

2.5 star property
Hotel in Lexington with free parking

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Lobby
Lobby
Located near I-81, Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown provides a quiet garden space for relaxation. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi connection and helpful conveniences including self parking and front desk staff available around the clock.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lexington is home to Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81. Theatre at Lime Kiln and Lee Chapel and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Virginia Safari Park and Boxerwood Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall.
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820 S Main St, Lexington, VA, 24450

What's nearby

  • Washington and Lee University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Virginia Military Institute - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • VMI Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Theatre at Lime Kiln - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Virginia Horse Center - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brew Ridge Taps - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Heliotrope Brewery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

Property highlights
Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch 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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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; cash is not accepted
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

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Lexington
Red Carpet Inn Lexington
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Econo Lodge Hotel Lexington
Econo Lodge Lexington
Econo Lodge
Econo Lexington I 81 Lexington
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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 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 Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 located?

Situated in Lexington, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Lexington Golf & Country Club, Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital, and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 307 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it may not look like an exciting spot step inside and its very clean with a very comfortable bed ..bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel smelled and was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient location for fishing the area's lakes and rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for an overnight stay. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great place

The manager was so nice. Room was clean, smoke free, comfortable and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location and facility suited our needs for a quick trip to the Lexington area. Not posh but very serviceable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tub/shower tile needs good cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed at this Econolodge for two nights, September 6-7, 2025. The room was clean and equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave. The room space was adequate. I was disappointed that there weren’t any rooms designated as non-pet/animal. There is a coffee maker in the office, but tea and bottled water were not provided. Tea, hot water, and bottled water is standard in the places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Music

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tabatha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was dead bugs in the bed under the blanket. Accidentally reserved a smoking room they would not change it and we could not breathe it smelled so bad of smoke our clothes and belongings continued to smell after we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel manager was rude and place was dirty and had numerous bugs including bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but got the job done for a solo overnight stay on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Denyell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were ok...

The lobby had an overwhelming smell of moth balls. I had to wait 10 min to check in because the receptionist made a food run. The rooms were decent but certainly nothing spectacular. The remote was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cheap accommodations, and the linen cart was left outside with dirt and bugs all over it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible facility and amenities. Will never stay at Econ lodge again or recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is always easy,its quiet,ive always got clean towels when needed,theres restaurants and grocery stores close by,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

haley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Thankfully, not a bad experience for us like other reviewers mentioned in regards to cleanliness. I slept well and got some coffee downstairs in the morning. Overall, a decent stay for tired travelers. We arrived close to midnight but I called the phone number on the front desk office and a man showed up within minutes to check us in. No breakfast, but there is coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out,great parking lot,room is clean,staff is friendly great access to stores and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy check in and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Location great, nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town for everything i need
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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