Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
820 S Main St, Lexington, VA, 24450
  • Washington and Lee University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Virginia Military Institute
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Virginia Horse Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lexington

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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Lexington
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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 289 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good value, less than good mattress and pillows

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnalee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but got the job done for a solo overnight stay on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Liked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room floors were dirty. My feet were plank after walking across them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a motel, don’t expect all the frills. Good price, but will say beds a bit too firm though.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Challenge

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Room was nice and clean. Manger was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The walls are thin & guest will hear their neighbor’s noise. Be sure you’re not assigned a room beside a barking dog or crying baby if such annoys you,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Soma

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dusty room, smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Gadsden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was convenient, bed kinda noisy because of protection stuff. Staff was outstanding and very nice and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raciel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024