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Econo Lodge: Traveller Reviews

1.5 of 5
713 Plaza Dr., Chesterton, IN 46304
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Econo Lodge
Ranked #5 of 5 hotels in Chesterton
2.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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“Chesterton, Indiana, Econo Lodge - No sheet change”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2009

The Econo Lodge In Chesterton, Indiana is in need of a major overhaul. It is worn and tired, towels, sheets and blankets are so thin you can see through them. All thatt is OK but when we couldn't find the tv remote, we later found it made up in the bed.

I asked if they changed the sheets each day and was told "no" - "same people, no sheet changing".

The rate is the same nightly, no multiple night discount so I expect clean sheets and towels daily.

The hotel does allow dogs; our reason for selecting this hotel but the rate did not compensate for the worn rooms, linens and lack of changing sheets daily.

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“DO NOT STAY HERE”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2008
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If we had not had a GPS system we would never have found this motel. There is no Econo Lodge sign anywhere. We arrived about 9:30 pm, it was dark, the parking lot was poorly lit, and about 20 guests were standing around in small groups in the parking lot with beverages in hand. At the front door there were people setting on the ground blocking the unloading area and we had to wait until they moved to pull in under the canopy area. We weren't even in the front door when we were met by "If you don't have a reservation, we aint got a room". Once told we did have a reservation the very unprofessional desk clerk literally shoved a sign in form and pen across the counter for us to fill out. We had a non smoking room, but it stunk of cigarette smoke and what else I'm not sure. There were stains on the wall, carpet, and generally looked run down. The guest noise from the parking lot was very loud, interior noise was like a bad party. We never unpacked! We made reservations at another hotel and left. An expensive lesson for us, be sure you miss it.

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  • Disliked — Everything
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Not fancy, but you get what you pay for”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2005
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I just stayed two nights in this hotel. It is very, very basic, but the price was very cheap, too. My room was clean enough, but run down and old. Good points: About $50 a night. The bed was not unconfortable. The shower was hot both times, and stayed that way for a long while. Room included a small refrigerator and a microwave.
Negatives: Room did not have an iron or a hair dryer. The continental breakfast was not very good: just a little styrofoam cup of coffee, powdered creamer packets, and the donuts were sitting in a box on the counter. (this is where the fridge came in handy!)
Overall, it was definatly not a bad stay. This hotel is about as simple as it gets, but it you are looking to travel cheaply, and don't mind a room that's reasonably clean but a little shabby, this place is fine.

  • Stayed August 2005
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“ok place to stay”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2005
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I stayed at this hotel over the 4th of July weekend. Our room was clean but showing some age - somewhat shabby blankets and carpet, etc.
I booked a nonsmoking room online but when we checked in there were none left - if you want a nonsmoking room, you might want to call a day ahead of time to make sure they will save one for you.
Some of the other guests were loud the first night but quieted down the second night. I don't know if that was due to the managment handling the problem or not.
Breakfast = apple juice, orange juice, coffee, doughnuts.
The ice machine was broken.
The hallways are interior; however I noticed that the door to the outside was never locked, so the hallways might as well have been outside!
If you are looking for a very basic place to stay this is fine.

  • Stayed July 2005
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Don't stay here”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2004
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people found this review helpful

It was awful - the entire place smelled bad, the linens were stained.
The staff was unprofessional. Don't waste your time or money staying here.

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Address: 713 Plaza Dr., Chesterton, IN 46304
Price range (per night):* 64 AUD - 87 AUD

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