About Econo Lodge
Conveniently located just off the US Route 275 and Interstate 80 intersection, Econo Lodge provides basic economy accommodation about 15 minutes’ drive from the heart of Nebraska’s biggest city. Highlights include free truck parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Modernized air-conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom with granite countertops, wood-effect floors, flat-screen cable TV and free local calls. Upgrade rooms add fridges and microwaves. There are also accessible rooms.
Amenities include a heated indoor pool, conference room, launderette and 24-hour front desk. Kids can stay free at this pet-friendly property.
Morning coffee is complimentary at reception and there’s a choice of roadside eateries within five minutes’ walk.
Econo Lodge is about ten miles from the Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium and Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The historic Old Market district of downtown Omaha is about 12 miles away while Eppley Airfield airport is about 20 minutes’ drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Cheap and cheerful
Thanks to its competitive room rates, this motel reportedly offered fair value for money for those who only required the essentials of a place to sleep and wash. There was praise from many reviewers for the remodeled rooms with laminate flooring and flat-screen TVs. Many guests agreed the property wasn't pristine, but was more than satisfactorily clean and comfortable. The indoor pool was another bonus, although some visitors said the property looked unappealing from the outside or that the parking lot needed repairs.
positive:
Pleasant staff
Many reviewers were satisfied with the customer service, often describing personnel as friendly and helpful. A few critics, however, said staff were sometimes hard to locate or that complaint-handling was poor.
positive:
Handy roadside location
Motorists in particular appreciated the motel's location just off two freeways. Access to downtown Omaha was straightforward for attractions, shopping and dining. It took about 15 minutes by car, but there were also shopping options and eateries nearby.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Issues reported with cleanliness and maintenance
Dim lighting and slow-draining water were among the maintenance problems encountered by some reviewers. Occasionally critics took issue with the cleanliness standards, claiming there were rooms with stained linens and mattresses, accumulations of dust and hair, and floors could have been cleaner. A few reviewers claimed they encountered cockroaches.
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Claims of annoying smells and noises
Light sleepers were sometimes irritated by noise from neighboring rooms and corridors which was audible through thin walls. Lingering tobacco odors in certain rooms were another nuisance faced by some guests.
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Occasional safety concerns about the area
Critics occasionally expressed concerns that some fellow guests were up to no good or that non-guests sometimes loitered in the parking lot. There were also a few visitors who felt uneasy walking in the surrounding area after dark.