Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Franklin motel

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Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Fridge, microwave
Pool

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1660 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA, 23851
  • Place, Lakeview Medical Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin City Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Southampton Memorial Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Franklin

In Franklin .You'll find Franklin Commons Shopping Center and Armory Plaza within a 15-minute walk of this Franklin motel. Lakeview Medical Center and Paul D. Camp Community College - Franklin Campus are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Franklin Public Library - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Franklin City Hall - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Franklin Historic District - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Southampton Memorial Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Franklin motel
As a guest of Econo Lodge, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Franklin motel.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Econo Lodge offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Franklin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Travel Inn Franklin
Econo Lodge Motel
Econo Lodge Franklin
Knights Inn Franklin VA
Econo Lodge Motel Franklin

Reviews

Econo Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet even though it was right off the highway. It was an older motel/hotel but it was in good condition and very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONY

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

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok, but I had to wake up the attendant to get coffee at 7 am. They advertised an outdoor pool, but it was closed with the winter tarp on it, despite being mid-to-late June. When I booked the room, there was no notice that the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Musty

It had a musty smell, but I got used to it. I was too tired to care.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pool was not open and that was the main reason for choosing the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patti

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lacretia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Colleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was disgustingly filthy. The floor had not been cleaned. The bathroom tub was filthy. Paint was peeling off the door. There was no rod in the closet to hang anything (or hangers). There was no cord for the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it was a decent hotel for a weekend away
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

Visiting tripn

It’s so comfy and the service is immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These people are outright thieves
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the facility was under reconstruction, the overall service and cleanliness of the room were great. It was also very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room waa clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ursula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk person extremely welcoming and knowledgeable! Loved the no carpeted floors ! Saw a cockroach but came prepared with a can of Raid ! We sprayed a few places and got the restful sleep we desperately needed ! Something that looked like a blood smear on shower curtain !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice staff, but bugs

The staff is absolutely wonderful! The three roaches I killed and the two I missed, not so much. The mattress was not comfortable for me at all, but everybody is different about what kind of mattress they like. The accessible room is adequate for me to get around in and the tub has good grab rails for me. Horizontal and vertical, so bonus points there. All grab rails on the wall for the toilet and tub were very sturdy. No shower chair is available, so make sure you have arrangements for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024