Hotel Econo Lodge University (Lawrence, USA)

Visitors expressed positive views about the customer service they received from pleasant, helpful and professional employees. Those traveling with their furry friends were delighted with the pet-friendly policy.

This property’s central location in the Kansas college town of Lawrence proved to be ideal for visitors to local universities as the campuses were just a short drive away. Furthermore, there were gas stations, bus stops and several restaurants nearby. Motorists remarked that the proximity of the intersection of US Routes 40 and 59 enabled hassle-free access to downtown Lawrence, sports venues, golf courses and parks. Drivers felt the free parking was a bonus.

The rooms at this budget hotel included handy conveniences like free Wi-Fi plus mini-fridges and microwaves, which appealed to reviewers. The rooms were reportedly more than adequately clean and comfy for a stopover. Budget-minded travelers appreciated the wallet-friendly room rates and felt they got reasonable value for money. There was also praise for shared amenities like the inviting seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

Some critics noted that certain rooms felt rather small, especially when fully occupied. There was also criticism of maintenance and cleanliness issues in several rooms such as malfunctioning fridges, dated decor, damaged curtains and dirty carpets. A few critics claimed pest control measures were ineffective.

Musty odors and lingering smoky smells were off-putting for guests in certain rooms. Light sleepers claimed they could occasionally detect traffic noise from the nearby highway in selected rooms.

The free breakfast featuring sausages, eggs, pastries, cereals, juices and coffee was a welcome bonus for many guests. However, some diners criticized the limited menu choice or claimed the food was underwhelming.