I stayed one night at this Econo Lodge. The room was clean. The sheets smelled fresh. The bathroom was clean. The mattresses looked fairly new and were comfortable. There was soap, shampoo, lotion, enough towels, refrigerator, microwave, and, of course, a TV (which I didn't use). Thankfully, the towels were not threadbare, as often is the case with cheap hotels. The internet connection worked without a hitch.
The continental breakfast was decent. The bagels and muffins were fresh. Milk and half 'n half and half was available (instead of creamer), and the orange juice and coffee were ok. (No taste of old coffee.)
The downside: The weather was cold and there was a gap under the door. We rolled up the bathroom mat and placed it against the door. The carpet was so-so. (We never walk barefoot even on the cleanest looking carpet.) The shower valve didn't work properly. Half the water came down the faucet making the water from the shower head weak. My friend slept near the heater and complained that he felt like a draft from it all night. Like most hotels, all sorts of knobs and handles aren't clean.
- Econo Lodge Charlottesville
