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Econo Lodge: Traveller Reviews

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686 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3Z5, Canada
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Econo Lodge
Ranked #11 of 30 hotels in Thunder Bay
3.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Chicago, Illinois
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Great Staff; Clean; Poor Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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There was a lot to like about this place:
1) My room was spacious and clean;
2) The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. One night clerk researched bus routes for over an hour for me, helping me find the least expensive way of traveling to the 1815 Fort re-creation outside of town;
3) There's a pay laundry machine available between the inner and outer doors in the side entrance to the motel. When a person is travelling for an extended period of time, finding a washer/dryer is almost as good as finding a pot of gold!

The only negative about the place is its location. It's out on the long, dreary strip of motels, gas stations, etc. along Memorial Avenue. I was traveling by Greyhound, so would try to get around by foot in each city I visited. It's quite a walk into the heart of downtown Thunder Bay from this motel, but it's do-able.

Over all, this place was a good value. When booking, remember that most Econo Lodges are affiliated with Travelodge, and so when booking into one, your booking might be shunted to the other.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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We stayed at the Ecno Lodge for 9 days in October 2011. While the appearance of this hotel on the outside is less than attractive our stay there was pleasant. The front office staff is exceptionally helpful. The rooms are basic but clean, quiet and comfortable. Any request we made was accomodated very quickly. The breakfast is the standard fare and the eating area is clean and pleasant. The price is reasonable here and while it's not fancy, it is a good place to stay. We would stay there again. Great friendly staff includes housekeeping people as well.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Elliot Lake, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice room for a good price”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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Fairly low price, but a good, clean room. Very basic. Fast wi-fi. Basic continental breakfast.
TV got a lot of channels, but for some odd reason, the tv is connected to the light switch beside the door. When you turn off the light, the tv won't work. Strange.
The staff were very friendly.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Look for somewhere else”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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We stayed for one night on August 17 my husband, two children and I. It was easy to find. Upon check in which was fast we received a voucher for the continental breakfast and had to lug our luggage up two flights of stairs. The hotel lobby and hallways are not air conditioned just the rooms which made for a hot walk with the luggage. Our room key did not work after a half a dozen tries and we had to go and get it corrected. Even after that the room key worked sporadically which was extremely annoying. The room is basic and very sparse. The air conditioner in the room is very loud. The hotel is in kind of a sketchy location. It is beside a bowling alley and people are always just hanging around the hotel and at a picnic table across the parking lot. I wasn't sure it they were staying there or just loitering. Which made me feel uncomfortable as I had to bring in everything from the car. It would have been nice if there was a security guard. The continental breakfast is very very basic. Toast, package muffins and no-name oatmeal (which doesn't cook in the lukewarm water provided) and coffee and tea. The staff here are fantastic and friendly but I would not stay here again due to the location and atmosphere.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

Not too much to say about this place except that it was clean and a great price. The free breakfast and Wifi made it an even better value. I would gladly stay here again.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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Address: 686 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 3Z5, Canada
Price range (per night):* 104 AUD - 139 AUD

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