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
Fridge, microwave
Pool
Restaurant

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1660 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA, 23851
  • Lakeview Medical Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Franklin City Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Southampton Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Franklin

Econo Lodge places you within a leisurely stroll of Franklin Commons Shopping Center and Armory Plaza. The 84 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Medical Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Franklin City Hall - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Franklin Historic District - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cool Spring Island - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Southampton Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fred's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Duck Thru - Sedley Road - Hunterdale - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge

Motel in Franklin with free parking
At Econo Lodge, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a banquet hall, and an ATM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

Languages

English

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Econo Lodge?

Econo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Econo Lodge?

This motel is located in Franklin, a short 5-minute walk from Franklin Commons Shopping Center and also 11 minutes on foot from Armory Plaza. You'll also find Franklin City Hall and Franklin Historic District within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Econo Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Econo Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Econo Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Econo Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Econo Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Econo Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Econo Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Econo Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Econo Lodge for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Does Econo Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Econo Lodge?

No, at Econo Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 174 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lacretia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

Heidi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Tabitha

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

8/10 Good

Ursula

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice staff, but bugs

The staff is absolutely wonderful! The three roaches I killed and the two I missed, not so much. The mattress was not comfortable for me at all, but everybody is different about what kind of mattress they like. The accessible room is adequate for me to get around in and the tub has good grab rails for me. Horizontal and vertical, so bonus points there. All grab rails on the wall for the toilet and tub were very sturdy. No shower chair is available, so make sure you have arrangements for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay if short stay

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for solo women

The reception was nice and the bed and bathroom were clean, but the first thing I noticed when I walked into my room was that it was extremely damp. I couldn’t walk barefoot without my feet feeling sticky and wet, and there was an overwhelming musty smell. One lamp shade looked like it had mold growing on it. I also felt very unsafe as a solo female traveler. There were several different groups of men standing outside their doors in every section of the motel, even though it was late on a work night, and I didn’t see a single other woman. They were loud all night, and even woke me up at 6 am yelling. When I left around 6:45 am the outside reeked of beer, and as soon as I walked out the door the men stopped talking and just stared at me as I headed to my car. I had a terrible gut feeling the whole time and I’m glad to be out of there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha

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

10/10 Excellent

Tish

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shirley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our toilrt backed up i called and they told me they would take care of it next am ,they didnt they kept wanting to.put us in a double room not king .we left
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The proprietor was very nice and the room and bathroom were clean but in need of updating. Lampshades were dirty and damaged, no facial tissue, no glass for drinking, couldn’t get the air conditioning regulated. Below expected standards for Econo Lodge previous experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dirty Hotel

Dirty. Bugs. No refunds
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deanna

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

6/10 Okay

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myca, Portsmouth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024