About Econo Lodge Gretna
The Econo Lodge Gretna is located on Route 90 in New Orleans, less than a 15-minute drive from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and famous Poydras Street. It offers comfortable budget-friendly accommodation with complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
Rooms and suites have cable TVs and coffee makers. Some rooms have microwaves and suites have separate sitting areas.
The three-storey Econo Lodge Gretna features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness facility, a sundeck and a guest laundry service.
Guests can dine in the on-site sports bar, which features a pub-style menu. There are many restaurants and bars nearby where guests can dine or meet friends for drinks.
This hotel is less than a 20-minute drive from Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and Audubon Park. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is accessible within a 25-minute drive from the property.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location for New Orleans
Although it is not the most central for the city, the motel’s
location in Gretna was judged positively by most former guests. Close to dining
options and stores, the property is also within 15 minutes by car from the
downtown area of New Orleans.
positive:
Courteous and helpful front desk
The front desk personnel were complimented by the majority of past visitors that stayed at the accommodation. For the most part, the staff members were said to deliver a professional and courteous service.
positive:
Plenty of free parking available
One of the major benefits of staying at the motel is that it offers complimentary on-site parking – something that has been appreciated by previous guests. It was typically noted that the parking provides an ample amount of spaces.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Breakfast a mixed bag
Although inclusive with all stays, a notable amount of former visitors have been left disappointed with the accommodation’s continental breakfast. In particular, the supposed lack of variety was often mentioned as a drawback of the breakfast offering.
negative:
Cleanliness could be improved
Based on overall sentiments, the hygiene levels of the motel were not at the best standard. From the outdoor swimming pool to the rooms, various cleanliness concerns have been mentioned in the past about the property.
negative:
Substandard Wi-Fi service
When it came to those that used the amenity, the Wi-Fi was often a source of criticism for previous visitors that stayed at the accommodation. The reliability and range of the wireless Internet were especially an issue, with some even reporting not being able to access the service at all.