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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73

2.0 star property
Hotel in Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Free continental breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 is a convenient base for Alabama adventures. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast and use in-room WiFi to plan excursions. The hotel's tour assistance helps visitors discover nearby attractions after a relaxing swim in the seasonal pool.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4501 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405

What's nearby

  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Coleman Coliseum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Logan's Roadhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73

Hotel near Bryant-Denny Stadium
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and microwaves
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property payment types

Important information

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)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn Tuscaloosa
Econo Lodge Tuscaloosa
Econo Lodge Inn Suites
Econo & Suites I 20, Exit 73
Econo Lodge Inn Suites I 20 exit 73
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 Tuscaloosa
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 Hotel Tuscaloosa

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 located?

Situated in Tuscaloosa, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa. University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73 Reviews

5.6

5.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tomeka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place needs serious upgrades. Everything is old and worn down so much so that nothing looks clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms was not clean. Tub and grout are stained and rusty. Sheets were stained. Old and needs renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lester

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unclean, noticeable damage, door not closed properly, smoke filled room, unsafe environment, heightened prices to 371
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

dustin

over
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

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

Don't stay here

Well there supposed to be a continental breakfast and there's nothing. The bed are hard sheets have bitten holes in them. Walls beat up doors beat up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel stay ever. Holes in sheets, towels, and pillowcases (threadbare);nothing worked....Dirty, dirty, dirty, electrical outlets and lights do not work. Are you kidding? I need a refund
Dirty pillowcase
Torn shower curtain
Another dirty pillowcase
Remote control where previous occupant used it as an ashtray
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

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

Disguy

The towels and bathtub were dirty there were bugs in. The room I shouldn’t have had to spend 90$ on this
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good value. It's a very basic hotel that is clean and has some updates. It was not that far from the campus and close to the interstate. The staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Towels were moldy, toilet kept running, keys constantly malfunctioned, remote was missing batteries, etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tv
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

syed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had not stayed at a low end property in a while. Had to stay because nothing else was available. Amenities like bed, towels, toiletries etc were low end/ worn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had I not been with 3 grown men I would have stayed in my own vehicle. Very nasty and rude staff. It’s the worst motel I have stayed in. And will be leaving reviews in places more people can see
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not worth $100 a night, bathroom was dirty, cigarette burns in the pillow cases (in a no-smoking room) and there was rotting greens in the mini fridge
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney

It was your average Econo Lodge. If you're in a bind, it works. This one is older, a little run-down (no lampshades, leaky a/c) with questionable stains (floor, bed cover, furniture) but I had to remind myself it's the Econo Lodge. I didn't feel unsafe and the towels seemed clean and the water was hot but it definitely could use a makeover.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

The hotel is obviously old and not very well kept. However, it was the only hotel that was close to being affordable for a football weekend. We weren't in the room that much, so it was fine. The area ain't great...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Larry

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know the property allowed smoking on the rooms but I don't smoke and the room still smelled like smoke it stunk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay

Hotels.com did disclose that this was a smoking room, however the smell of stale cigarette smoke mixed with whatever air freshener they used was atrocious. There were cigarette burns in the comforters and the overall look of the room was dirty. My family refused to stay there. The pics on Hotels.com made the place look a lot better than it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is pretty old and has some wear and tear. But served the purpose just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s run down and dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mykale

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had roaches , My bed sheets had burn holes in them and pillows were not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid for king bed they gave me a twin bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love ship at welmart
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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