Econo Lodge McDonough South
About Econo Lodge McDonough South
The Econo Lodge McDonough South hotel is located off Interstate 75, within 20 miles of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This hotel is close to shops and attractions including the Southlake Mall, the Atlanta State Farmers Market, Underground Atlanta, Atlanta Motor Speedway and the Georgia Dome. Special features and amenities include free continental breakfast and free coffee. This hotel offers business travelers conveniences like access to fax services and competitive corporate rates. All guest rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers and cable television with HBO. This a pet-friendly hotel.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- On-site dining
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel reviews are generally negative, with guests expressing dissatisfaction with cleanliness, staff behavior, and room conditions. However, some guests appreciated the convenient location and comfortable beds.
- Convenient location
- Comfortable beds
- Poor cleanliness
- Unfriendly or rude staff
- 5/5
No
- 0.5/5
Where do I start? The directions kept taking me wrong place took me 20 something minutes to get there. I had already paid for the room so I stayed . There was white patch stuff all over all the walls. Dirt on the walls mold in tub no breakfast at 805
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 2.5/5
They could have done better The bathrooms were shabby and They didn't furnish enough Big Bath Towels
- 1/5
Very poor
- 2.5/5
They could have done better The bathrooms were shabby and They didn't furnish enough Big Bath Towels
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 0.5/5
We liked that we didn’t have to stay longer than we did To begin with, when we checked in, there was no staff. Finally a maid came across the parking lot: she phoned someone for help as she didn’t speak English: the room was very dirty. Shortly after we got into the room, the room next to ours was searched and raided by police officers. The occupant was put into a police car and taken to jail. After we left to continue our journey, we started itching…. Bed bug bites.
- 0.5/5
We liked that we didn’t have to stay longer than we did To begin with, when we checked in, there was no staff. Finally a maid came across the parking lot: she phoned someone for help as she didn’t speak English: the room was very dirty. Shortly after we got into the room, the room next to ours was searched and raided by police officers. The occupant was put into a police car and taken to jail. After we left to continue our journey, we started itching…. Bed bug bites.
- 1.5/5
Pet friendly Out dated needs up grade
- 1.5/5
Pet friendly Out dated needs up grade
- 2.5/5
Bed was comfortable and one pillow was ok No hair dryer, no coffee maker, shower handle fell off
- 2.5/5
Bed was comfortable and one pillow was ok No hair dryer, no coffee maker, shower handle fell off
- 2.5/5
location no pool
- 2.5/5
location no pool
- 3.5/5
The location was good The hotel was older.
- 3.5/5
The location was good The hotel was older.
- 5/5
It's not worth the price
- 1/5
Roach infestation
- 5/5
Very clean and comfortable
- 4/5
it was a good stay
- 4/5
I would like this property to spray or add some air freshener to each room because some people break the rules and smoke in non-smoking rooms and it smells horrible.
- 1/5
Check in the bathroom was so dirty it had blood on the tub.The tub and toilet haven't been clean in days. The sheets hasn't been change it was make up on the sheets and pillow cases. The room was just nasty and dirty overall.
- 4/5
Try fried tomato buffet for food.
- 4/5
Beds were comfortable, good water pressure for shower, relatively quiet.
- 1/5
Extremely annoying and rude staff forced room cleaning every morning I work night shift and I’m exhausted
- 1/5
Door lock to room was difficult to open. TV was defective, picture was difficult to see, bathroom was from the 80's and being remodeled, paint from the 70's. Non-smoking room smelled like smoking. 2 of 4 lights in room did not work. If I wasn't so exhausted, I would have left. Got 5 hours of sleep and left at 5PM.
- 4/5
We arrived near 2am and were greeted immediately and check-in went smoothly. The room was clean enough, nothing special, but nothing to complain about either. Wifi and TV worked well. Basic breakfast.
- 3/5
Old, needs updating
- 5/5
Wonderful staff and fresh room everyday.
- 4/5
Our 3rd stay here in the last year or so. Clean. Quiet. No frills. Everything works fine shower, tv, etc. Road construction in front of the plave is only drawback. But we'll definately stay again.
- 5/5
Staff was friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
Its a very cozy place. Family operated and I would continue to stay and refer others.
- 4/5
Right by the road so was woke up to noisy driving. Other than that it was average.
- 4/5
Room was extremely clean and quiet. Beds could be a little nicer for comfort but otherwise great stay and very quiet to be so close to the highway.
- 5/5
Very clean and comfortable beds for a good nights rest.
- 5/5
Very clean and comfortable. Recommend this as a short stay.
- 4/5
Nice, clean room
- 1/5
It was ok I didn’t expect much from a cheap hotel but the lady at the front was rude, she got mad at me because I booked my rooms online instead of directly with them. Even though we tried to talk to her before we booked but she kept brushing us off b4 she found out we booked additional nights online but we canceled them because of her attitude.
- 5/5
coffee in the room!
- 4/5
Last minute booking late in the evening after getting too tired to drive further. Very convenient location right off interstate, and check-in was very quick by a nice gentleman working the desk. Getting into the parking lot is a bit tricky with construction and the median barriers but not too bad. This is in a very busy, high-traffic area, but the room was quiet, bed was comfy, and it was clean. TV is small with terrible reception (couldn't tell if it was satellite or the TV) , but the internet was not bad. Plugs and USB ports are nice at bedside table (and they work). This is a great place to have somewhere to lay your head. I would stay here again while passing through. You may consider getting second floor if available. People walking around above can be a bit annoying.
- 1/5
The sink was stopped up there was no iron or ironing broad in the room I asked for one but was told there wasn’t either.No face towels in the room was given only one.
- 4/5
This room is exactly what you expect. It is just off the interstate close to Walmart and a few restaurants. The room was older and it showed, but was nice and clean. The bed was decent and the neighborhood was quieter than I expected.
- 4/5
Our stay at Econo Lodge was positive. I really appreciate the great value. The rooms were very clean: especially compared to other hotels within that price range. I have and would stay there again.
- 5/5
It was a great right off the highway stop to get some rest. The needs were comfortable and the shower was hot with great pressure. Lots of places to eat and get fuel right around
- 5/5
I had a great road trip. The hotel helped to keep me relaxed. I had a pleasant stay.
- 5/5
There is No Free breakfast but it is advertised everywhere all apps I looked at. Safe place to stay. 11am check out Means 11am not 11.01. Most part get what you pay for. I stayed two weeks and better to hire Lyft and go to WAL MART then purchase from Shell station. Alll around great for the money.
- 4/5
Rooms were clean, no frills. A/C was a bit noisy, but worked well. Room was serviced everyday. Due to construction, access was difficult, but not really bad. Relatively quiet. Not a bad place to stay.
- 5/5
Quiet, Clean & Comfortable. Staff was nice and accommodating.
- 3/5
Staff was nice. The beds were comfy. The room itself wasn’t bad but the giant roach in the room wasn’t appealing though. Besides the roach it was a decent place to sleep for the night.
- 5/5
Great value for the price. Had read about other reviews with bug complaints. We did not see a bug or evidence of a bug anywhere. We would stay again. Good for an overnight stay.
- 3/5
When I arrived, I could tell the motel was not a good place. It looked worn out. The manager did not speak good English, and I had a hard time understanding him. The room had parking outside the door which was good, because I wouldn't want to be outside after dark. The room was not very modern, it needed up dating. The AC/Heat unit was old, dirty, and barely worked.
- 4/5
This EconoLodge is a well-kept older property in good condition. It's biggest flaw is a just adequate parking lot.
- 5/5
The property outdated, but it was cheap so I didn't expect luxury
- 3/5
Rude staff
- 1/5
The people at the front desk were rude and unwilling to help. A waste of money.
- 4/5
Overall what you can expect from this kind of hotel. Bedroom had a microwave and a fridge. However breakfast was supposed to be included, and I expected the hotel to be provided it as "to go" due to the Covid pandemic but I was simply said "no breakfast"!! Really unacceptable.
- 3/5
They were beyond rude . Started at 10:50on the day of check out I over slept . Lady banging on the door . I open explained that I over slept she said ok “check out is at 11” I said ok I will be out in 15 mins let me throw on some clothes . Literally 5 mins later the phone rings it them again so I’m thinking maybe she wasn’t able to relay the message ... so I explain to the man on the phone . Why 3 mins later the same lady is banging on my door.
- 3/5
Room outdated small TV refrigerator was dirty they wouldn't exchange room very unsatisfied not of my standards...never again price needs to be lower $39.99 per night Old - Outdated rooms terrible my son stayed I left couldn't sleep there
- 4/5
The beds were excellent for me. It's convenient having the gas station right there as well. The gentleman at the desk was very nice and quick to help when asked for more pillows.
- 1/5
I was told not to come back because i had too many kids with me
- 5/5
I would love to stay again there. Front service guy was very pleasant to me. Good customer service.
- 4/5
Very good checkin. The fastest I ever had. There was no bathroom in the lobby, so the manager checked me in quickly, gave me a room on the first floor. The wifi was great. There were places to eat nearby and gas stations
- 2/5
Down the street from a twenty four hour Walmart. I got bit by bed bugs.
- 5/5
It is relatively inexpensive, but is always clean and neat. The owner and housekeeping staff are always so nice. Also, I have always felt very safe staying here. As a disabled person, I like that I can park right in front of the door to my room, and there is only a very small step up. There is also a ramp on the end if you request the accessible room. There are bars in the tub, which makes it easier to get in and out of the bathroom, though no bars to get up from the toilet. It is very close to the tub, though, so it is relatively easy to push up from there. I have yearly doctor visits in Atlanta, and we always stay here.
- 1/5
The top blanket smelled awful...
- 2/5
It was OK. The room was 85 degrees. It took three hours to cool off. The night light and outlets didn't work next to the bed.
- 4/5
Pretty good overall, the bed was horribly uncomfortable but I suppose that that is an opinion.
- 5/5
It was clean and easy access to restaurants and staff was very helpful
- 2/5
Very dirty place and poor repair. Pretty scary place.
- 5/5
All was perfect, a very nice welcome, we felt home
- 5/5
EVERYTHING WORKED IN THE ROOM.
- 4/5
It was a very clean room, we were really pleased. Service was quick. Beds were comfy. The only complaint is that the breakfast was very much lacking. Otherwise we couldn't be happier and would definitely stay here again!
- 3/5
It was clean but not clean as a hotel should be. Service was great they were friendly and breakfast was good
- 5/5
Amazing nice poeple
- 3/5
Not the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in, but the room was clean enough. My favorite thing about my room was that it had wood-look vinyl plank flooring instead of carpet. Don’t count on the free “breakfast”. You’re better off grabbing something to eat at one of the many nearby drive-thrus and restaurants.
- 4/5
Though outdated and kind-of best-up ; the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I appreciated the microwave and refrigerator.
- 2/5
Great area, but the room was not very comfortable, the best was hard, not a good sleep. The bathroom, the shower was broken and that was it, I will not go back
- 4/5
Old beach type motel. Is a quiet location across from the beach reasonably price as well
- 3/5
Carpet could use some work. Had trouble opening refrigerator door. TV could be larger or taller entertainment center, felt lower view to watch in bed
- 4/5
great room. will stay again! Great price also.shoppign and food around
- 1/5
An asked my son for a cigarette near our room. He's 13.
- 3/5
You get what you pay for. Ok for laying your head. Super basic breakfast Was clean enough Workers seemed to be family members
- 2/5
The pictures are misleading. It was very hard to get in and out of. The clerk had the personality of a broomstick. Just very unsatisfactory.
- 4/5
Very decent room for the price. Somewhat hard to reach if heavy traffic.
- 4/5
Beds were kind of hard and sheets were kind of rough feeling. Otherwise everything was okay
- 3/5
room was clean and comfortable beds. just don't stay if it gets cold out, the heater can't keep up, room was very cold.
- 3/5
It served the purpose. We stayed over on our trip from Indiana to Florida. The motel is adequate but I wouldn't call it comfortable. The bedding and bathroom we're clean and tidy. The sheets were a little scratchy. We had our dog with us and there was some confusion after check in. I didn't realize that we hadn't reserved a dog room and the owner yelled at us. I think he thought we were trying to sneak in our dog without paying. But after we paid the pet deposit he moved us to a pet room and he was very friendly. Pet deposit is $10. There's not really much green space to walk a dog though. And the building is oddly appointed behind a gas station and in front of another hotel. Ok to sleep overnight once but probably wouldn't want to stay for longer.
- 5/5
Stayed one night good and comfortable, polite person. Slept well.
- 3/5
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- 3/5
Hotel is hard to get to without making a u-turn, but not a big issue. Room was clean, but definitely a no frills hotel. Breakfast was disappointing. Grab a prepackaged muffin and maybe throw a slice of bread into the toaster. Didn't even have hot water to make tea even though they did provide tea bags. Orange juice tasted like water.
- 5/5
It is what you would expect for the money
- 4/5
Better than some others for the price. Clean room.
- 4/5
Sufficient for the night with two teenage boys, we literally just slept there and left... checked for bugs and passed!! No visible mold in shower, nobody bothered us! Grabbed breakfast on the way out. Overall a thumbs up, got what we paid for.
- 3/5
To just lay your head - okay!
- 4/5
This is definitely an economy motel, but everything is well done for the pricing. Our room was very clean, everything worked as expected, and very important, the building was well insulated so that they nearby interstate noises couldn't be heard in our room. Limited services, ice machine, continental breakfast were fine. Plenty of food options very close to the motel location. The continental breakfast did have breakfast sandwiches and waffles to heat up as well as the standard cereal and breads. Nothing fancy, but we didn't pay for fancy.
- 4/5
Though it was an older unit, the hotel was very clean. It could use some updating such as new bathtub.
- 4/5
Check-in was fast, clean room, A/C was working great, check-out fast. We are big fans of Taco-Mac, which is located right across the street. Great walking distance. Price great!
- 4/5
Good clean hotel on a busy street. Difficult to get to when coming from the north side of town. Quick check in but we were not offered a receipt, had to ask. Breakfast was extremely minimal. Luckily, there's a Starbucks down the street. The hotel served it's purpose as we just needed a place to lay our heads on our way to the Keys.
- 1/5
Dirty small
- 5/5
My stay was amazing. Room was nice and clean with great customer service.
- 4/5
It was good. Located approx 1.5 miles off Interstate. It would be better if closer to Interstate.
- 1/5
Rude staff ruin the whole experience there unfortunately.
- 2/5
Location was great. However, once in the room, it smelt of cat urine. My other friend's room smelt like really bad body odor. Febreze couldn't even begin to mask the smells. The carpet and the tile in the bathroom was so sticky that my friend and I had to go buy flipflops just to take a shower. The rooms could stand to be a little updated but I will say the bed was at least comfortable and the linens smelt fresh. So, there was a plus side.
- 4/5
Pretty friendly stuff jus got to make sure u out by 11am or else they come for u as if u said u not leaving but it was fine & jus basic breakfast.
- 3/5
I had a great experience. I got the room for 4 nights and it was clean properly stocked and spacious. My puppy liked the room also. The only thing is the traffic during the day time when trying to get on the interstate.
- 3/5
Room was clean but needed to be renovated. Cheap place to stop if traveling and just want to get some sleep before continuing. Parking lot seemed to be carefully watched by staff. Room taxes and fees a bit high. A $45.00 room cost me $63.04 when all was said and done.
- 3/5
The non-smoking room smelled as if someone had just smoked a pack of cigarettes. The attendant was nice enough to bring air freshener to try and neutralize the odor. It was a good value for the price. The hotel was ideally situated near shopping and dining facilities.
- 3/5
decent value. everything worked well.
- 4/5
Dated but room was clean and the price was awesome. Would stay again.
- 5/5
Better than most at the $45 dollar price. Room was very clean. Easy on /easy off the Interstate. Will stay again.
- 5/5
It was short but exciting to visit
- 4/5
Stay was good
- 2/5
Pool had been filled in and the motel did not look like pictures online .
- 4/5
Motel is good for the price range -- only thing is they are not good in English. House keeping do not understand a single English word.
- 2/5
Was not aware smoking rooms still existed. Booked quickly online without reading details and was put in a smoking room. It was like sleeping in an ashtray.
- 2/5
The room was just ok but the thing I didn't like was I couldn't have anyone over.
- 3/5
Friendly gentleman owner. Proof that you can own and operate a budget motel and still have pride in it. Not luxury at all. Bare bones. No pool. But comfortable & clean.