Econo Lodge
1721 Broadcast St, Gastonia, NC 28052-1821
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Thank you for choosing our Hotel and being our guest! Since we are all aware of the critical situation that is happening around the world with COVID-19 we would like to assure you as our guest that our Hotel is taking standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking steps to ensure the safety of our guests and associates. The health and safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. In accordance with recommendations from public health officials including the CDC, we have implemented enhanced operating protocols from check in to check out and everything in between. This includes the following: Guest Rooms: We are using cleaning and disinfecting protocols to clean rooms after guests depart and before the next guest arrives, with particular attention paid to high-touch items. Public Spaces: We have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting in public spaces, with a focus on the counter at the front desk, elevators (and elevator buttons), door handles, public bathrooms and even room keys. Back of House: In the spaces where associates work “behind the scenes,” we are increasing the frequency of cleaning and focusing on high-touch areas like associate entrances, laundry rooms and staff offices. Simplify travel with an easy stop on the road at the Econo Lodge® hotel in Gastonia, NC near Rankin Park. Our Gastonia hotel is located off Interstate 85 at exit 17, making it convenient to explore area attractions like: Schiele Museum Martha Park Rivers The Little Theater of Gastonia Lineberger Park Gaston Pickers We help you stick to your budget by providing economical and reasonable amenities like: Free Easy Starts® continental breakfast Free WiFi Seasonal outdoor pool Business center Free parking Your clean and inviting room will make your stay more enjoyable, as will amenities like a flat-screen TV with cable, microwave and refrigerator that are available in each one. The Econo Lodge is easy to find, easy to book and easy on your wallet. Gastonia hotels like ours make travel easier on everyone so you can focus on the important reasons why you travel. Book now.
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Free parking
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Where do I begin? Let's start with the positive. 1. The front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. 2.The rooms were cheap. 3. The sheets and bed were clean. 4. The microwave worked and was clean. 5.It's located right off of the exit from I 85 and they offered smoking rooms. Now the negative. 1. Our room key repeatedly didn't work and we had to go to the front desk to have it rescanned. 2. The ceiling light inside the front door flickerd like a strobe light and had exposed wires. 3. The walls, ceiling and door frames were covered in dirt and mold. 4. The bed covering was thin and covered with cigarette burns. 5. The pillows were thin and for a king size bed, they only had three pillows. 6. The refrigerator was not clean and still has remnants of food inside. 7. There was a standing lamp without a bulb. 8. The corners of the ceilings had cobwebs. 9. The bathroom doorknob was broken and it appeared as if someone had kicked it open. 10. The front door safety latch was not placed correctly and did not prevent the door from being opened. 11. The front door appeared to have been pried open as the door had a large dent in the side. 12. The smoke detector was in the desk/dresser and was missing from the ceiling. Totally inoperable. Not cool especially since it was a smoking room. 13. The toilet paper was on the sink area since they did not install a toilet paper roll holder. 14. There were no towel bars. They only provided two small hooks on the door. Summary, we would only stay here again if there is no other choice. The place needs a thorough scrubbing and maintenance overhaul. There is no reason in the world that this room should have been so filthy and run down. During this time of Covid, I don't particularly trust rooms that appear dirty. That means that they certainly haven't been properly disinfected. Thank goodness I had my own disinfecting gear with me or we would have stayed somewhere else.…
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Tina M, General Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 9 Oct 2020
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the situations you encountered during your stay. Please know, your description of your stay is highly unusual and does not represent the high standards we aim to achieve. We take all reports of lacking service and your suggestions for improvement, particularly those that you have raised. We greatly appreciate your time in bringing a number of important matters to light and we hope that you will find your expectations to be far surpassed during your next stay with us. We hope you allow us another opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next trip to the area.
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I’m appalled and disgusted in the way they are not taking action against proper cleaning against COVID 19. My parents had stayed in this hotel and there was mold and mildew all over the walls, cobwebs, cigarette burns all over the blanket, loose wiring hanging down from the ceiling, the fire alarm had been ripped out of the ceiling, the doors had been clearly kicked in. There is no cleaning being done and there has to be numerous people whom have stayed here that has come down with COVID 19. The proper sources have been notified and this place needs to be shut down.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tina M, General Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 9 Oct 2020
Dear Va.ued Guest, We appreciate that you have taken the time to share your recent experience and find this very distressing. Our primary goal is always to provide our guests with an enjoyable experience. I assure you that we have the highest standards of cleanliness and that your comments are very important to us and addressed immediately with our housekeeping staff. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.
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This hotel is very unsafe and unsanitary! I booked a one month stay and here are a few of my personal experience with this hotel,staff and owner. Upon arrival after checking in the first room me, my husband and children went to was disgusting to say the least. A foul smell and the comforters and sheet's had cigarette holes in them. The microwave glass tray was filthy with burnt food stuck to it,the refrigerator was dirty inside and the bathroom had dirty shower and a beer can in the floor along with urine on the toilet seat. The towels were dirty..not stained..dirty with something black on them. I took pictures and went to the front desk and they didn't apologise, only changed my room. The second room was somewhat cleaner, at least the bathroom appeared clean, except for mold on the ceiling and graffiti on every wall in the entire room. There was no smoke detector was missing and pillow cases and sheet's were stained. The refrigerator only worked freezing everything inside.The telephone in the room was plugged in but didn't work. The room keys only worked for 24 hour's. Outside the trash was always full with bag's of trash beside it. As for the safety... I know the owner and staff are NOT concerned about the well being of their guest's. There is constantly drug activity and police on the property daily. As I walked to the store one day, which is at the entrance I looked down and almost stepped on a needle. I have also seen needles in the parking lot along with people doing drugs in the car. I have been approached by different people on different occasions offering to sell me drugs. This was terrifying!!! I awoke one morning to a woman screaming help in the parking lot. There was a young man who had overdosed laying on the ground. Luckily I got his heart beating and he lived. This was a tramadic experience for my entire family. I didn't hear anything from the owner or staff about the situation. The pool was horrible. It was constantly dirty with hair and roaches and a film on top of the water. The sanitary condition alone from this hotel during a pandemic is appalling. There was NEVER anyone sanitizing the pool or room's and believe me, I payed close attention. I would not allow my family to use the pool due to the fact of NO social distancing rules put in place or cleaning of the pool. The roaches are big and small and outside and inside the rooms. When I told the owner about my experience with the hotel..he became angry and loud telling me that I could go to another hotel. He also doesn't comply with the promotion put in place through Choice Hotels and when I spoke to him about my rewards and he refused to give them to me saying I had a "special" rate. I know this to be untrue because I have redeemed my points for the exact stay before this. Luckily the Choice Hotels associate fixed the problem with my points. I advise that anyone for thier health and safety stay at any other hotel in Gastonia other than Econo Lodge. Actually the owner of this hotel owns three other hotels in Gastonia and they are equally bad if not worse. I have NEVER stayed in any due to my experience with Econo. I strongly believe that the hotel be shut down until the proper inspection and updates has been made for the safety of the customer's.…
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tina M, General Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 22 Jul 2020
Dear Valued Guest, We appreciate that you have taken the time to share your recent experience and find this very distressing. Our primary goal is always to provide our guests with an enjoyable experience. I assure you that we have the highest standards of cleanliness and that your comments are very important to us and addressed immediately with our housekeeping staff. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent any future occurrences. Know that we continuously strive to meet your needs and expectations. Rest assured that there will be no harm that will come to our guest as we ensure strict security for everyone's safety. We appreciate the time you took to share your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
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I stayed the night and I was in a rush to leave in a morning so when I checked out I left some money in the drawer and as soon as I noticed I called up there thinking they would be honest but they took $400 and no one else stayed in the room yet so it had to be a coworker. And they say anything left in the room is there’s and now I can’t pay my bills
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Tina M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 21 Jan 2020
Hi anthonycS4763EU, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the situations you encountered during your stay. Please know, your description of your stay is highly unusual and does not represent the high standards we aim to achieve. We will communicate and forward your feedback to the management team to look into this and address it as soon as possible. Once again we apologize for the inconvenience caused. Thank you for your feedback and we value your business.
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we just got here after 12 hours of driving, and we're exhausted so we came in and tried to get settled. as soon as you walk in, there is a very strong, unpleasant smell. we looked around, and the trim is coming off the wall and part of the wall is mildewing. the smoke detector has a plastic bag taped around it, which is very unsafe, as well as the locks on the door are taken off, except for the lock attached to the handle. there's stains on the wall that looks like food. the towels weren't even folded!! they were thrown on the counter. there's a hole in the bathroom door, and doesn't have a lock. i do not recommend at all. i'd rather spend more money getting something more clean, safe, and accommodating.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 15 Apr 2019
Dear Kstale, Thank you for sharing your experience, and we are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the condition and cleanliness of the hotel at that time. This is certainly not the kind of experience we would like for our valued guests. We are forever working to improve upon the guest experience during our renovation process and I hope you will remember our attributes for when you return during another trip to the area to see how we have improved to impress you even more once work is complete.
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Bad location, dingy room, heating unit would not stay on. Price was not commensurate with amenities. Advertised free breakfast. Items for consumption was minimal at best. Getting access into motel and departing was difficult due to configuration of traffic islands.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 15 Feb 2019
Dear barneyg17, Thank you for sharing a review. I regret to discover that you weren't thoroughly enjoyed your most recent stay. I sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, especially with the dining room, breakfast, and other amenities. We want to assure you that we are addressing this issue and improve upon the guest experience. We do hope to serve you again soon so that we may change your opinion at our hotel.
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2 nite stay for 2 people over $200. 1. The key card would take several tries to get it open. 2. Opened the door and the smell almost knocked me down, there were 2 spray bombs in the floor! First thought was oh no bugs, but it was hospital disinfectant bombs. There was a big puddle under one can. We cleaned it up with towels that turned black! We were too tired to change rooms, but I was up and down all nite coughing from the flumes. 3.The next morning told manger asked for a mop, didn't get till after 1pm. Housekeeping sat it inside the door and said here's your mop. 4.My pillow didn't have a pillowcase. 5. I asked for non-smoking and there were cig. burns in the room. 6. Smoke Detector had no cover or battery and thats only the 1st 6 complaints!
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 3 Dec 2018
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I apologize if you did not feel that our housekeeping met your own standards of cleanliness, though our own standards are very high and include checking up to ensure that rooms are as clean as can be. We want to assure you that the issues which you have brought to our attention are being addressed with renewed efforts to improve upon our policies to ensure that each guest has a pleasant and comfortable experience in the future.
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The old saying "you get what you pay for" is definitely true with this hotel. It was a good price for an overnight stop on a long trip. The staff was great ! The actual hotel definitely is not of Choice Hotel quality. My room had a good parquet floor. The shower curtain was filthy, the sheets were clean but dingy and spotted. The towels were dingy, rough and ragged. The refrigerator had about 5 inches of ice in it. When I alerted the housekeeper she was very gracious and accommodating. When I alerted the front desk staff, he was very thankful for my comments and pictures I took. He indicated they just bought the property 2 months ago and would made improvements. A great selling point is it's location and good fast food restaurants within walking distance. I recommend it for a quick overnight on a long trip on I-85. (smile)…
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 3 Dec 2018
Your review and rating of our hotel mean a lot to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share this experience. It is our goal to provide the best lodging experience to our valued guests and your comments are enlightening and revealing. We are also forever working to improve upon the guest experience and I hope you will remember our attributes and return to see how we have improved to impress you even more.
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We read the reviews and were looking for a place to stay because of Hurricane Mathews. This was one of the few places after a long drive from Myrtle Beach and they were very kind to us. There was no frig or microwave in room and they need to know which rooms have them. There was no noise that night, room was clean, NO ROACHES, poor WiFi, but a cheap stay. The air conditioning is VERY noisy!
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 3 Dec 2018
gtadennis, Thank you so much for sharing your review and giving us an honest look at the guest experience in our Econo Lodge hotel. We seek to give each guest a very comfortable and accommodating experience and we are thrilled to hear of our success in this ambition. On behalf of our entire staff, we thank you for your business and we hope to see you again when your travels bring you back to the area!
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We checked in and were given a room next to a room with a party going on. There were about 6 -8 guys drinking and "partying" outside our room door. Loud music went on for hours! When we went to the office to complain after midnight, the clerk at the counter walked down to the party and told them we were complaining about them having a good time!!! Appalling. We were finally moved to a room that had a smoke detector going off all night.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Nerissa M, Guest Relations Manager at Econo Lodge
Responded 3 Dec 2018
Sue D, Thank you for letting us know about the inconveniences that you encountered during your recent stay at our hotel. We strive to provide a comfortable night's rest, and are disappointed your stay was unsatisfactory due to the noise concerns you describe. Safety and security are high priorities within our hotel standards for quality and we regret you felt differently during your visit. I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.
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PRICE RANGE
US$72 - US$81 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
motel 6 gastonia, motel six gastonia, gastonia motel 6, gastonia motel six
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Red Carpet Inn & Suites - Gastonia
LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaGastonia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Econo Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Econo Lodge?
Nearby attractions include The Schiele Museum of Natural History (4.6 km), Rankin Lake Park (0.8 km), and Xtreme Xcapes (4.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Econo Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Econo Lodge?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Econo Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Webb Custom Kitchen, Tony's Ice Cream, and Ray's Country Smokehouse-Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Econo Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Econo Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.