With a stay at Econo Lodge Franklin in Franklin, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dame Mall and Province Park. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Franklin College and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium.
What's nearby
The Legends Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Camp Atterbury - 22 min drive - 28.2 km
Lucas Oil Stadium - 28 min drive - 40.1 km
Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 29 min drive - 40.0 km
Indiana Grand Racing and Casino - 33 min drive - 37.7 km
Getting around
Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Culver's - 3 min walk
Marathon - 2 min walk
Taco Bell - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Franklin
Hotel in Franklin with free parking
Econo Lodge Franklin offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Franklin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges USD 150 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 150
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Howard Johnson Express Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin
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Econo Lodge Hotel
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Reviews
Econo Lodge Franklin Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 265 reviews
10 - Excellent
66
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 265 reviews
8 - Good
48
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 265 reviews
6 - Okay
58
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 265 reviews
4 - Poor
42
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 265 reviews
2 - Terrible
51
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Carmen
3 Aug 2025
Carmen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
26 Jul 2025
Worst stay ever
This was by far uncomfortable scary surroundings and one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. The room was dirty the chair my husband sit in almost fell over because a wheel was missing I definitely WOULD NOT recommend this to anyone
They had a fire in their dumpster, shady people sit outside staring all the time
Cord
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Greg
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My tub faucet was seriously leaking and had been doing it for a long time based on all the mildew, but the hotel was booked for race weekend so I threw a towel down and showered on that. This property and the ones next to it are run down and attract a lot of sketchy folks who like to hang out in the parking lot all hours of the day and night. I spent the minimum amount of time here and would not rent this place for anything more than an overnight crash.
They are friendly and willing to help if you need the first floor or a kid friendly room. Stop through here monthly always same good service. Relaxed atmosphere.
The staff was really nice. I had no shower curtain. I had to go ask for one after I took a shower because I didn’t realize it when I got into the shower. There was a water drip in the bathtub and the only way you didn’t hear it is if you kept the fan on in the bathroom. The door knob in the bathroom almost fell off. The side door outside could not be locked so it was open for anyone to come in to the hotel. The towels were very hard and had stains on them. The staff did offer to change rooms because of the water drip, but we had already been there a day so I declined. There was no hairdryer in the room, but I did go down and asked for one and they gave me one. Overall, the staff was very nice, but the hotel needs a lot of updating and it doesn’t look good on the outside and on the inside. Very loud and people hang big outside of hotel and hotel next door didn’t feel very safe
Staff was kind and courteous, comfortable bed and good coffee.
Shawn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Matthew
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seem kind of rundown on the outside room was okay when I was checked in staff was very friendly I didn't think it was up to normal Standers of the econo Lodge's I have stayed at
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Jessica
Travelled with family and small children
23 Mar 2025
Front desk rep was kind. She stated there was no breakfast option since Covid and explained they had worked on taking that down online as an option. We specifically chose this hotel with breakfast being an option. Too thin of walls with kiddos. Still has old tethered sign up with another hotel name. Not sure if this is an adjoining hotel or what.
Receptionist was nice.
Easy check-in and check-out.
Front desk area was clean and neat.
Toilet did not flush, had to fill a bucket to flush it.
Bathroom door handle was broken.
Shower had hot water and good pressure.
Bed sheets had stains on them.
Small run down motel situated between 2 other motels. Sketchy buildings & area. Felt very unsafe.
Motel looks nothing like pictures and didn’t have documented offerings.
Our room was COVERED in mold. Told front desk, the only other room they had didn’t have A/C or heat. Front desk acted perplexed & said “no one else had ever complained.” Its clearly visible, so are they not cleaning? Do they just not care? Very hazardous! I believe it was room 103. Also ground lvl w/ slide open window. (Wld not recommend for solo or female travelers.)
Checked out & got a refund. Front desk person was nice, that’s about all I can say.
The shower in our room didn’t work and there were no employees around to even tell someone about it. The bed seemed clean enough but everything else was kind of sketchy looking. The employees are always either no where to be found or standing outside smoking, but they were at least a little friendly.
Absolutely disgusting. Stains all over the bed including mold, smoke detector was missing with wires exposed. Hair in the tub. We ended up leaving and sleeping in the car. I asked the front desk for new sheets and got the following response “ yeah I know but that is all we have right now. We are waiting for a shipment”
I said okay.. also the smoke detector was yanked off the ceiling with wires hanging down. The front desk said “yeah we needed the batteries, but there is another one in there”
There was not another one in there.
Then I said the dresser was kicked in to which she said “yeah, we already knew about that, don’t worry we have your back”
Absolutely terrible experience. We checked out after the concert and slept in the car.