With a stay at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 in Lexington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Virginia Safari Park and The Lexington Golf & Country Club. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Boxerwood Gardens.
What's nearby
Washington and Lee University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Virginia Military Institute - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
VMI Museum - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Theatre at Lime Kiln - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Virginia Horse Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Cookout - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 2 min drive
Macado's - 3 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81
Hotel in Lexington with free parking
Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Lexington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 291 reviews
10 - Excellent
85
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 291 reviews
8 - Good
83
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 291 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 291 reviews
4 - Poor
30
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 291 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
haley
Travelled with group
13 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Thankfully, not a bad experience for us like other reviewers mentioned in regards to cleanliness. I slept well and got some coffee downstairs in the morning. Overall, a decent stay for tired travelers. We arrived close to midnight but I called the phone number on the front desk office and a man showed up within minutes to check us in. No breakfast, but there is coffee.
Horrible facility and amenities. Will never stay at Econ lodge again or recommend to anyone.
ginger
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary
5 May 2025
Mary
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10 Poor
David
2 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is convenient to I 81 and RT. 11 and not nearly as busy as the North side of Lexington.
Upon check-in the manager was not especially friendly. Maybe he was having a bad day. My bill was suppose to be $134.00 for two nights. He asked if $138.00 was okay and without checking my reservation I said yes. My fault for being trusting and assuming honesty on his part.
The room was basic but comfortable. The only complaint here is that the floor was filthy. It hasn't been mopped in ages. Walked from the bathroom after showering to a chair and had to wipe my feet again before putting on my socks.
Went for coffee the next morning. It was hot and fresh. The creamer is left out 24/7 and has been there long enough to separate and solidify. That was the Hazelnut; I didn't check the other two.
How this place has a 7.2 rating is beyond me. If you are just looking for a cheap place to sleep and nothing else, this will do. Otherwise, pay the extra and stay on the North end near I64/I81.
I would not stay here with small children that like to play on the floor!
Also, the whole one left at a certain price is a scam. The place was nearly empty. Four vehicles each night including mine. The second floor wasn't even in use.
I stay in many hotels around Virginia each year chasing birds. Like most I try to find a deal when I travel. What I have realized is that sometimes you get what you pay for, but this was sadly the worst of the worst.
Conclusion: Don't stay here.
It is a perfect hotel for the price. One that allows animals and smoking, even though my smoking room didn’t smell like smoke when I got there. It’s clean and just right. Good air, good beds, good extras that I needed. The owner is very nice. I messed up and booked two rooms, at different times. The owner fixed it no problem. Even helped me check in at midnight when I arrived, and in a very good mood too. The hotel area is very clean and quiet and it felt safe. The hotel is very well lit up. A woman traveling alone, arriving after dark, I felt completely safe. There’s so many things that could have gone wrong but it’s like they cover every concern or need. I highly recommend this hotel and will stay here again if I’m anywhere near it again.
Room was clean and felt safe with plenty of hot water in the shower. Tub a bit dingy, but most likely from age and not because it wasn’t being cleaned. Check-in and check-out was smooth. This is definitely a place where you get what you pay for, so the bed felt like sleeping on a cardboard box and the pillows were few in number and lumpy. The laminate floor was shockingly cold in the morning. All of that said, I was in town for a volunteer event and so tired both nights that I just appreciated having a quiet, safe, cheap spot to sleep.
I didn't need much, didn't pay much, and didn't get much. This was just a cheap roadside stop. The room was noticeably dirty. Big obvious stain on the bed cover, sticky drink rings on the night table, hair ball on the floor.... yikes! No brek. And that's probably safer anyway. Your wife won't like this place. Look elsewhere.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcelo
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Amenities
It was great
Marcelo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room floors were dirty. My feet were plank after walking across them.