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Econo Inn


Econo Inn
Hotel class 1 of 5
642 East 5th Ave, (formerly Econo Lodge), Anchorage, AK 99510
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65% Do not recommend
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1 of 5 stars
ljgh 1 contribution
Arizona
Jul 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

The room was terrible: no AC, filthy under the bed, the shower leaked, and a heavily traveled street was right outside the window. We had reserved two nights and they did not make up our rooom after the first night. We asked for our money back so we could go somewhere else the second night. They wouldn't do it, but... more

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2 of 5 stars
regalada 18 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Oct 26, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here as it was one of the few hotels under $100 in Anchorage. As I was getting into bed I noticed there were hairs on the sheets, as if they had not been changed. DH went to the lobby and they sent someone to change the sheets within 20 minutes but the damage had been done, it felt... more

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1 of 5 stars
HikerGrannie 1 contribution
Hancock, Michigan
Oct 15, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at If I had a tent and sleeping bag with me I would have happily used them instead of this very dirty, disgusting place. I couldn't believe the grime on the telephone, light switch and other places. The lobby area was totally filthy and the continental breakfast was mostly non-existent. Never... more

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1 of 5 stars
incurable_bookworm 1 contribution
Fairbanks, AK
Aug 4, 2007

My husband and I stayed at this hotel with our two little children. We were planning to stay 6 nights and stayed only 2. We would have stayed less if we could have arranged for another place sooner. First, I must admit the positive things about this hotel: Low cost, no extra charge for our children, downtown location, early check... more

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1 of 5 stars
TravellingStudent123 1 contribution
Vancouver
Jul 31, 2007 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

If you're looking for a clean bed to crash in and you're fortunate enough to be without a sense of smell, go for it. The room (301) was clean, despite cigarette burns on the floor and a lack of basic ammenities like the promised ironning board mentioned on their website. I managed to get an iron from the friendly folks... more

Great vlaue
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4 of 5 stars
LuluHNewbury 3 contributions
Newbury
Jul 27, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

The Econo Inn is basic but very good value in my opinion. In a town where hotel prices rocket in the summer, good value is hard to come by. I actually stayed here on 2 separate occasions and if you are looking for somewhere clean and cheap to rest your head for the night only 10 minutes walk from the... more

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3 of 5 stars
miwinelover 2 contributions
Lake Michigan
Jul 24, 2007 | Trip type: Family

Just stayed at the Econo Inn July 12, 2007. Only needed a bed and hot shower for one night prior to a cruise out of Seward. My husband and I stayed with out two children. IT FIT OUR NEED. We simply wanted a clean bed and hot shower. That's what we got. We also got free shuttle from airport, to... more

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1 of 5 stars
grish38 17 contributions
Warren, PA
Jul 5, 2007 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed one night based on a sole favorable review on Orbitz. Mistake. Inexpensive, but not worth the savings over, say, the Days Inn down the street. Room was small, musty, warm, noisy. A clunky air conditioner on wheels with a vent hose took up space, but was broken and unusable. The ceiling fan was grimy and made noise. The room... more

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1 of 5 stars
Kristine709 1 contribution
Lansing, MI
Jun 30, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I were hoping for a cheap place for a night before heading to Seward - what a mistake! It smelled worse than a VFW hall (tobacco smoke) despite all of the windows being open and a recent change in the local fire code which banned smoking in hotel rooms. The ceiling fan was completely encrusted in a... more

Great value
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4 of 5 stars
Snowflake77 4 contributions
Philly
Sep 1, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

My parnter and I had spent the week touring Alaska and got back to Anchorage very late on our last night. Because we just wanted a clean place to sleep for a few hours at an affordable price, we chose the Econo Lodge and it was a great choice. Other "value" hotels in Anchorage are ridiculously overpriced, including one that... more

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Address: 642 East 5th Ave, (formerly Econo Lodge), Anchorage, AK 99510