About Americas Best Value Inn Fargo
Occupying a modern low-rise next to Interstate 29 in Fargo, North Dakota, Econo Lodge East Fargo is a discount chain hotel boasting perks like free Wi-Fi throughout and complimentary truck parking. Downtown is about four miles away.
Bright, simple rooms enjoying air-conditioning feature en suite bathrooms with hairdryers, coffee-makers, desks and flat-screen televisions with expanded channels. Selected rooms add mini-fridges and microwaves.
Facilities comprise an outdoor terrace with a barbecue grill, launderette, 24-hour reception, ironing equipment and vending machines. Dogs are allowed for a small fee.
Guests can enjoy free coffee and a complimentary continental breakfast featuring waffles, juices and cereals. Eateries situated within one mile include bar-grill, Chinese, gourmet burger and Mexican restaurants.
Smoke-free Econo Lodge East Fargo lies about ten minutes’ drive from North Dakota State University, Fargo Air Museum and Hector International Airport. Red River Zoo is roughly two miles away. The West Acres Regional Shopping Center is approximately 15 minutes’ walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Praise for personnel and breakfast
Reviewers were largely pleased with the helpful and friendly personnel who reportedly provided good customer service. Dog owners welcomed the dog-friendly policy. The complimentary continental breakfast was reportedly a simple affair but many diners appreciated it nonetheless.
positive:
Handy roadside location close to shops and dining
Drivers said this property was easy to reach by car from Interstate 29. The free parking was another bonus. It also appealed that there were bus stops, filling stations and lots of places to eat to suit all tastes in the vicinity. Many travellers liked the way they could easily walk to a major shopping mall nearby for retail therapy. Motorists also said it was easy to reach downtown, museums, golf courses, sports venues and the university.
positive:
Simple rooms were affordable and quiet
According to many visitors, the rooms were nothing fancy but were more than satisfactorily comfortable and clean for a stopover. Reviewers praised the cosy beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Budget-conscious reviewers loved the wallet-friendly room rates and often felt they got decent value for money. Several guests mentioned they found their rooms fairly quiet considering the proximity of the main road.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Maintenance and cleanliness problems reported
Dated decor, tired-looking furniture and blown light bulbs plus non-functioning TVs and microwaves were among the maintenance grumbles critics had in some rooms. Cleanliness issues reported included stained bedding, inadequately cleaned bathrooms, dirty carpets and rubbish left behind by previous occupants.
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Critics found flaws in some rooms
Critics in some rooms claimed they struggled to adjust the room temperature to their liking at times. Others were occasionally bothered by the sound of barking dogs in adjacent rooms.
negative:
Nuisance smells encountered
Unpleasant musty smells, lingering pet odours and the scent of cleaning products sometimes inconvenienced travellers staying in certain rooms.