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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat from downtown's energy in the garden, while in-room WiFi lets them stay connected at their own pace

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Located near I-81, Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown provides a quiet garden space for relaxation. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi connection and helpful conveniences including self parking and front desk staff available around the clock.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$80
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
7.8 out of 10, Good, 987 reviews
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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About the area

Lexington is home to Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81. Theatre at Lime Kiln and Lee Chapel and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boxerwood Gardens and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall. Visit our Lexington travel guide
Map
820 S Main St, Lexington, VA, 24450

What's nearby

  • Virginia Military Institute
    Virginia Military Institute
    2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Lexington Golf & Country Club
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stonewall Jackson House
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Washington and Lee University
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • VMI Museum
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Cook Out
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Brew Ridge Taps
    2 min drive
  • Heliotrope Brewery
    3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

Hotel near Virginia Military Institute
Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

As of 21 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 on 6 Feb, 2026 start from S$80.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 located?

Situated in Lexington, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Lexington Golf & Country Club, Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 332 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it may not look like an exciting spot step inside and its very clean with a very comfortable bed ..bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained. Registration attentive and courteous. Marble countertop in bathroom. Great value close to I-81 in safe neighborhood. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient location for fishing the area's lakes and rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location and facility suited our needs for a quick trip to the Lexington area. Not posh but very serviceable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed at this Econolodge for two nights, September 6-7, 2025. The room was clean and equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave. The room space was adequate. I was disappointed that there weren’t any rooms designated as non-pet/animal. There is a coffee maker in the office, but tea and bottled water were not provided. Tea, hot water, and bottled water is standard in the places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is always easy,its quiet,ive always got clean towels when needed,theres restaurants and grocery stores close by,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out,great parking lot,room is clean,staff is friendly great access to stores and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, bed was comfortable and good for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

haley

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for the price. Room was clean and it was close to downtown Lexington and an easy commute to Buena Vista.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend to any family and friends
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was friendly and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little hotel to stay at on my bike trip. Very close proximity to mountain roads and rides, blue ridge pkwy, etc. Very great value for the price. Hotel manager was incredibly attentive and hospitable and friendly. This will definitely be my spot to stay in when I come back to Lexington!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Joan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I called to ask for a 3 hr early check in to just leave our luggage before going to friends home because we would be returning late, after dark to the hotel. At 1st, manager said extra $10. I said nevermind. I then called back and said we would come at 12:30-12:45 to get checked in. He said no extra $20 fee and i dai thanks we'd arrive 12:30. We went to the hotel and a note said"on Break" so we couldnt check in for about 45 minutes. We waited on the lobby intil he returned. It was now 1:15. I asjed fir a room on the upper level, he said no because if housekeeping. I said ok, then in the back away from the main road traffic. Well, we got settled and heard prople above us fir an hour or so before going to sleep. Again in the morning. Coffee was ok at that lobby. The tv remite stopped working as we were watching football Ice machine worked good. Tub did not drain well while taking showers. We only came to sleep at night because we were at friends all day and evening. Parking good. House keeper friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I smoke so when I can get a smoking room I can but most places give you a. Room that’s all beat up and out dated. But not this place. Gave me a wonderful room for a smoking room. Not what I’m use to. I would stay again and the guy that checked me in exceptionaly nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good stay could have been better

It was ok for a over night stay just to rest durning a long drive, phone was missing buttons, little mold on shower curtain an shower some rust in microwave. Air conditioner not working properly we couldn't get the A/C to run on auto so we ran it on fan mode. Bed was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very quiet. Very cheap. My only complaint is I needed instructions for tv!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rickie S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times over the years. This is the best condition I have ever seen the hotel. The owner was very pleasant. I traveled solo and had a very nice room with a king size, or possibly queen size bed and a very neat, clean room with microwave and refrigerator. This hotel is at the very southern end of town, easily accessible to I-81, I-64, Rt. 60, and Rt. 11 Lee Highway. It is a short distance to VMI, Washinton and Lee, Oak Grove Cemetery, Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel, many shops and restaurants. As long as the place stays affordable I plan to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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