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Hotel class 2.0 of 5
400 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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1 of 5 stars
TouringOnion   3 contributions
Bermuda
Sep 22, 2009

Didn't read reviews before we checked in or else we would have moved on . Carpet was soaking wet and smelled awful. We were moved and this time to room that you could not operate air-con. So we checked out. Lady on desk was very apologetic. We stayed in a couple of other Econo Lodges during our road trip and... more

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1 of 5 stars
jennaphoto   2 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Business

We booked a room at this place because a festival we were attending recommended it on their website and said they'd offer a discount. Big mistake. I reserved over the phone and they claimed they had no discount and hadn't heard of the festival but gave me a AAA rate they said was better anyway. We pulled in to the... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the your experience at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to all of our...

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1 of 5 stars
coastaleddie   1 contribution
Encinitas, CA
Jun 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Let me first say that I read the online reviews, and wanted to stay close to the university and everything was booked up; so I was prepared for the worst. All in all, I would not say the place is nearly as bad as you might think from reading the reviews, but it is not good. With just a relatively... more

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Michael Allen, Manager

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to all of...

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1 of 5 stars
thatpoliscinerd   1 contribution
North Carolina
Apr 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Where to begin? When we first arrived at the hotel, we couldn't get into our room because the door handle didn't work unless you pushed in, pulled up then pushed down immediately, so we avoided closing the door as much as possible. The room was nonsmoking, but the smell of cigarette smoke knocks you over as soon as you enter... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the Stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

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thehebrewhoya   3 contributions
Hartford, CT
Apr 5, 2009

Was in Charlottesville during an alumni weekend, so there was nothing else available. I wish I had paid more to stay at the Omni, or driven outside of town instead. Lots of loud people in the parking lot well past midnight, and I worried my car would get broken into. Or for that matter, my room. The door didn't actually... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

Thank you for your comment regarding your stay at our Econo Lodge. We value comments from our guests and try to use those comments to improve our hotel. I am sorry about the fact that you were not satisfied with your stay. I have spoken with the staff and reviewed the importance of maintaining a quiet rest full environment for...

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Highland210   7 contributions
WV
Aug 25, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This was a last-minute trip and it happened to be the weekend UVA students were returning to school, so it was hard to find a hotel room. Booking through the Choice Hotels website, we got the Econolodge. The property is very shabby, in need of renovation inside and out. The desk personnel were friendly enough, but let their children hang... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. A hotel is defined by the quality of service that it provides to its guests. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that you're unhappy. Please accept my sincere apology for any...

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travelover777   3 contributions
Southern Indiana
Jul 26, 2008 | Trip type: Business

I travel frequently and have stayed in a variety of lodgings, but nothing as disgusting and unsafe as this hotel. Traveling with a small group of educators, we had several rooms. Upon check in we saw several suspicious men and one woman. Once we got our keys, we each went to our assigned room. One member of our party was... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about your experience at our hotel during your visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide safe, clean accomodations and dependable service to all...

Disgusting
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1 of 5 stars
jackieline   1 contribution
charleston
May 31, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

One of the worst hovels I have ever stayed in. Unfortunately with it being graduation weekend we didn't have another option. The beds were ancient, the bedding foul, the bathrooms were dirty and old. The room was disgustingly smelly. DO NOT STAY HERE!! more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the overnight stay you experienced at our hotel during your visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

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sandyeln   1 contribution
Norfolk, Virginia
May 17, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

I'm the friend with the bug on her face in the middle of the night. I booked the room without checking reviews first. Never again. I didn't want to walk on the carpet barefoot. The room smelled so bad it woke me up at 2 am...or was that the bug on my face? The Charlottesville Health Dept. was called, inspected... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

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kkjimspq   3 contributions
Norfolk, VA
May 13, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

Quick overnight trip to pick up a friend's daughter from UVA... No remote control for TV, room smelled like urine or something. Other guests wandering up and down looking like members of a Columbian drug cartel. Roomate awoke at 2 am with some kind of bug walking around on her FACE and I came back to Norfolk with several swelling... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

Thank you for your comment regarding your stay at our Econo Lodge. We value comments from our guests and try to use those comments to improve our hotel. I am sorry about the fact that you were not satisfied with your stay. Bed bugs are certainly disgusting, fortunately they do not present any health threat to humans. When we become...

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Econo Lodge University Also Known As

  • Econo Lodge Charlottesville
  • Econolodge Hotel University
Address: 400 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903