Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University

2-star hotel Great 809 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University

About Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University

Located in Tallahassee in the Florida region, with New Capitol Building and Black Archives Research Center and Museum nearby, Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Florida State University is 2.2 miles from the lodge, while University Softball Dugout is 2.3 miles away. Tallahassee Regional Airport is 5.6 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 450 reviews

The hotel is generally praised for its convenient location, cleanliness, and retro vibe. However, some guests have complained about thin walls, poor breakfast options, and outdated facilities.

What guests liked
  • Convenient location
  • Clean rooms and bathrooms
What could be better
  • Thin walls leading to noise disturbances
  • Poor breakfast options
  • Gabriel May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent

  • Jacob May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    He then moved us to another room, but while there were no live bed bugs visible, there were dead bed bugs in that room as well. We were understandably uncomfortable staying there, and the employee seemed irritated that we would not accept the second room. We were told we would receive a refund, and the manager even confirmed through Hotels.com messages two days later that a refund would be issued. Despite that, the hotel has now refused to refund us. The condition of the rooms combined with the way we were treated was completely unacceptable. Do not waste your time or money staying here.

  • Juan May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • adam May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great for graduation. Right by Arena

  • Lee Apr 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    It was a stop over stay to split a long drive, was big room, easy check in, clean, bathroom newly reburb and great shower. Was very quiet and suited needs for one night.

  • Jeffery Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location to walk downtown

  • Sabrina Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Clean and newly renovated. Pleasantly surprised. Great location.

  • Phillip Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Property is very aged. Bed was good, rest of the furniture was beat up. No amenities at this hotel - zero. No breakfast, no coffee even at 7 AM. Don't bring your spouse here. Free parking, a solid bed, shower - that is the only positives about this place. Way overpriced for what you get.

  • Anna Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cons: No breakfast, Dingy old bathroom washcloth, bath mat and one of the 2 towels provided. Glad we travelled with our own. Comforter was stiff and uncomfortable. Non-working hair dryer and storage drawers were a disaster in not closing or opening properly.

  • Donette Mar 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Dirty and just a let down

  • Yesenia Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Everything was good, just need to clean more and change bedding, because it looks and smell like they didn't change the sheet and bed cover

  • Amber Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very clean

  • Jonathan Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good size clean rooms and good parking. Short walk into town and good ale house over the road.

  • Ruth Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location & reasonably priced.

  • Dors Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Excellent budget room. Quiet.

  • Dors Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This property offers a great nights sleep in downtown Tallahassee.

  • Marcus Mar 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Edita Mar 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Dominick Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    shower water freezing

  • Sabrina Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The location was good. My family was across the street at a different hotel which was full. this was at least close to them. The room was clean. The room had a bad odor. I had to buy air freshener in order to sleep.

  • Sabrina Mar 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    The location was good. My family was across the street at a different hotel which was full. this was at least close to them. The room was clean. The room had a bad odor. I had to buy air freshener in order to sleep.

  • Sarah Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room with clean floors! The bathroom was spotless. It’s a 60’s era motel updated with a modern shower, sink and toilet. The room has a varnished wood lath ceiling — very safe place to stay, close to universities and FL Memorial Hospital. Courteous and friendly management.

  • Sarah Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room with clean floors! The bathroom was spotless. It’s a 60’s era motel updated with a modern shower, sink and toilet. The room has a varnished wood lath ceiling — very safe place to stay, close to universities and FL Memorial Hospital. Courteous and friendly management.

  • Brent Feb 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • nora Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bathroom was recently updated. Quiet location.

  • nora Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bathroom was recently updated. Quiet location.

  • Douglas Feb 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Price It was quite dated.

  • Douglas Feb 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    It was quite dated.

  • Lindsay Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room appeared to be in good order for an older hotel/motel. Bathroom was in great condition....all new. Bed was comfortable. Ample electrical connections for the CPAP and electronics.

  • Lindsay Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room appeared to be in good order for an older hotel/motel. Bathroom was in great condition....all new. Bed was comfortable. Ample electrical connections for the CPAP and electronics.

  • Manuel Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The bed was clean and the bathroom well maintained. However, the smell of smoke was overpowering and the lack of sound insulation between rooms made sleeping difficult.

  • Manuel Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The bed was clean and the bathroom well maintained. However, the smell of smoke was overpowering and the lack of sound insulation between rooms made sleeping difficult.

  • Katherine Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very helpful and kind at check-in . Clean room with very clean, rugless floor , comfie bed , refrigerator , microwave , hairdryer. We went in a very cold spell and the room heater worked very well and our room was toasty. Coffee maker in room , but I preferred the brewed coffee at 7 am in lobby with powdered creamer . Easy parking motel- style by your hotel room door . Clean towels . Restaurants close by including a delicious Indian restaurant and Italian and Mexican that we did not try. Plus a food Co-op ( non-members welcome to shop for prepared foods ). Only note: take a short shower , the hot water runs out , and bring Kleenex if u like them . Excellent value if u get a good price .

  • Katherine Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very helpful and kind at check-in . Clean room with very clean, rugless floor , comfie bed , refrigerator , microwave , hairdryer. We went in a very cold spell and the room heater worked very well and our room was toasty. Coffee maker in room , but I preferred the brewed coffee at 7 am in lobby with powdered creamer . Easy parking motel- style by your hotel room door . Clean towels . Restaurants close by including a delicious Indian restaurant and Italian and Mexican that we did not try. Plus a food Co-op ( non-members welcome to shop for prepared foods ). Only note: take a short shower , the hot water runs out , and bring Kleenex if u like them . Excellent value if u get a good price .

  • Jessica Jan 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Matthew Jan 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Viktoriya Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was clean and new. It was a nice stsy. Staff was very nice.

  • Viktoriya Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was clean and new. It was a nice stsy. Staff was very nice.

  • Leslee Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautifully remodeled room with easy access to downtown Tallahassee. Very quiet location. I really enjoyed my stay and have found my new "Go To" spot for when I am in Tallahassee for business.

  • Leslee Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautifully remodeled room with easy access to downtown Tallahassee. Very quiet location. I really enjoyed my stay and have found my new "Go To" spot for when I am in Tallahassee for business.

  • Pamela Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    The location was perfect for us visiting family in Tallahassee. Loved that we could walk to Meyer's Park and restaurants. The WiFi was almost non-existent. The only way I could use WiFi was to keep the door open.

  • Pamela Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    The location was perfect for us visiting family in Tallahassee. Loved that we could walk to Meyer's Park and restaurants. The WiFi was almost non-existent. The only way I could use WiFi was to keep the door open.

  • Sharon Jan 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Remolded! Bathroom was great!!!

  • Sharon Jan 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Remolded! Bathroom was great!!!

  • Hibbert Jan 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Devin Dec 2025 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Elizabeth Nov 2025 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Reasonable price, good location.

  • Elizabeth Nov 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Reasonable price, good location.

  • Corinne Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The parking entrance/exits are so steep one can rip the under carriage of their car out if they aren't careful and going 5MPH inching forward on an angle. It was $280 for one night, the towels are pathetically thin, the floor in the bathroom was dirty, the ancient soda machine only takes coins, no breakfast, and the traffic noise is significant. On Hotels.com, this hotel advertises pricing at $50 per night. That is about what it's worth, but not what it was priced at 11/14/2025. Grossly overpriced for what it is, even with the reno and a fresh paint job. NEVER AGAIN.

  • Corinne Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The parking entrance/exits are so steep one can rip the under carriage of their car out if they aren't careful and going 5MPH inching forward on an angle. It was $280 for one night, the towels are pathetically thin, the floor in the bathroom was dirty, the ancient soda machine only takes coins, no breakfast, and the traffic noise is significant. On Hotels.com, this hotel advertises pricing at $50 per night. That is about what it's worth, but not what it was priced at 11/14/2025. Grossly overpriced for what it is, even with the reno and a fresh paint job. NEVER AGAIN.

  • Vicky Nov 2025 · via booking
    4/5

    Free parking. Good shower pressure and comfy bed. Close to places to eat.

  • John Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It has a feel of yucky

  • John Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It has a feel of yucky

  • Ebonye Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was ok for the one night stay. Customer service is not what they worried about here. I'll just leave that there but the room was VERY out-dated. The bathroom was great! The bed and the single chair in the room from "1970" was weird. The chair didn't recline. Not being boogie but it looked and was old! I shouldn't have expected it to recline as the first one made! It had no cushion in the seat. I sat down and got up immediately as I thought I might fall through it. It had a cig burn on the left arm...why wouldnt that chair have been changed out? I took before and after pics as I always do. The metal "band" around/under the bed was new. You walk up like normal to put stuff on the bed and "bang"! Your toes are assaulted lol. Seriously! First hotel I've seen it. Quick layover- good. More than one night- no.

  • Ebonye Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was ok for the one night stay. Customer service is not what they worried about here. I'll just leave that there but the room was VERY out-dated. The bathroom was great! The bed and the single chair in the room from "1970" was weird. The chair didn't recline. Not being boogie but it looked and was old! I shouldn't have expected it to recline as the first one made! It had no cushion in the seat. I sat down and got up immediately as I thought I might fall through it. It had a cig burn on the left arm...why wouldnt that chair have been changed out? I took before and after pics as I always do. The metal "band" around/under the bed was new. You walk up like normal to put stuff on the bed and "bang"! Your toes are assaulted lol. Seriously! First hotel I've seen it. Quick layover- good. More than one night- no.

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Na

  • Maria Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Na

  • Mary Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like how bigbthebroom was and very clean

  • Mary Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like how bigbthebroom was and very clean

  • Sanders Oct 2025 · via priceline
    2/5

    Proximity to campus was good. Dark room, no amenities, very thin walls.

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Rooms were recently renovated so they were nice, but the exterior needs work.

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Rooms were recently renovated so they were nice, but the exterior needs work.

  • Carilynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hospitality! Clean room and very safe area. Would stay here again with no hesitation!

  • Carilynn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hospitality! Clean room and very safe area. Would stay here again with no hesitation!

  • Samuel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and the service was great.

  • Samuel Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and the service was great.

  • Jose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The place is clean but there was a couple next door doing god knows what until 2am music so loud and yet I could hear their noises over the music and they were crushing the bed against my bed wall. I placed a noise complaint but the hotel is not staffed overnight. I don’t think I’ll be staying here again. I definitively will ensure there’s 24h staff next place I stay at

  • Jose Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The place is clean but there was a couple next door doing god knows what until 2am music so loud and yet I could hear their noises over the music and they were crushing the bed against my bed wall. I placed a noise complaint but the hotel is not staffed overnight. I don’t think I’ll be staying here again. I definitively will ensure there’s 24h staff next place I stay at

  • Dawn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The outside is old but rooms were fine. Good AC, bed was soft, pillows too hard, Bonnie the owner is delightful.

  • Dawn Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The outside is old but rooms were fine. Good AC, bed was soft, pillows too hard, Bonnie the owner is delightful.

  • Joseph Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The people who work there was horrible

  • Joseph Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The people who work there was horrible

  • L Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good stay - clean quiet room

  • L Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good stay - clean quiet room

  • Georgie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was nice

  • Georgie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was nice

  • Richardson Jun 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Everything was good None

  • Mary May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was more then what I expected! Really a nice place to stay. I will be back again.

  • Mary May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was more then what I expected! Really a nice place to stay. I will be back again.

  • Maria May 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Dirty, noisy and ugly

  • Anonymous May 2025 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing

  • Sean May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and friendly

  • Sean May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and friendly

  • Elisabeth Apr 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    Good location with free parking Breakfast simply

  • Lindsey Apr 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    It was run down looking and had some questionable characters staying there. However, for the most part, it was very clean, staff was very nice and it was in a good location so overall great for the price.

  • Brian Apr 2025 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The rooms have been remodeled and updated; don't let the exterior fool you. The staff was pleasant and the room was very clean.

  • Brian Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Stayed here because it was close to a venue I was going to. Wish I would have stayed elsewhere

  • Brian Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Stayed here because it was close to a venue I was going to. Wish I would have stayed elsewhere

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The price was not right for the hotel room. We could hear noise from the road and they offered only 2 towels for the family of 3.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The price was not right for the hotel room. We could hear noise from the road and they offered only 2 towels for the family of 3.

  • Mike Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    noisy toilet

  • Mike Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    noisy toilet

  • Kris Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Was fairly comfortable, but walls were thin and they wanted to charge us $20 for sheets for the pullout. Also, the Continental breakfast was a joke.

  • Kris Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Was fairly comfortable, but walls were thin and they wanted to charge us $20 for sheets for the pullout. Also, the Continental breakfast was a joke.

  • Amber Mar 2025 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    I came from a hotel next door with bugs in the room so this was a step up. The bathroom is great. Decently comfortable bed. In room fridge and coffee on the morning. I checked in very late (around 11:45pm) and was put in a room next to the front desk. It smelled very damp and like mildew. I could hear the person next to me talking on the phone and listening to the tv. I asked to move rooms and told the man at the front desk my 2 issues, and he raised his eyebrows and booked the room on the direct other side of the loud guest. The second room did not have a smell, which was nice, but still had the loud guest on the other side. I was so uncomfortable from the last hotel I came from that I was scared to sleep in the sheets, so would up grabbing a blanket from my car and sleeping on top of the sheets. Wound up checking out a day early.

  • Matthew Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a good stay

  • Matthew Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a good stay

  • Rouvelet Mar 2025 · via priceline
    5/5

    nice welcome, walking distance to city center and restaurants (Olive Garden recommended), orange juice and coffee above average nothing

  • Steven Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fit our travel needs

  • Steven Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fit our travel needs

  • Mark Mar 2025 · via priceline
    3/5

    Perfect location for visiting the State Capitol Building,, approx 15 mins walk. Good choice of restaurants nearby. Building is old school but bathroom bang up to date, so perhaps ongoing refurbishment? Good place to stay for 1 or 2 days while seeing the sights.

  • Paula Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    room was very spacious and clean. close to downtown

  • Paula Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    room was very spacious and clean. close to downtown

  • Izaak Mar 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Locatie en de douche was top. Value for money.

  • Joshua Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick/easy check in & out. Room seemed new, recently remodeled. Clean, great condition, sizable bathroom. Didn’t hear any neighbors or outside noise. Located in a great area amongst plenty of shops & restaurants. Will stay there again.

  • Joshua Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick/easy check in & out. Room seemed new, recently remodeled. Clean, great condition, sizable bathroom. Didn’t hear any neighbors or outside noise. Located in a great area amongst plenty of shops & restaurants. Will stay there again.

  • Jessicca Feb 2025 · via priceline
    2/5

    Location It was dirty hair was in the towels rags. Everything was outdated except the bathroom. None of the plugs worked in room 203. I bought plug ins and air fresheners for the room

  • Thomas Feb 2025 · via priceline
    4/5

    Best motel shower!

  • Ronald Feb 2025 · via priceline
    2/5

    Close to Olive Garden and downtown Talahassee A bit grubby. Breakfast very ‘simple’.

  • gonowild Jan 2025 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    fairly clean

  • Olga Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    For more than $100 per night I got an uncomfy bed and roaches, thanks no bed bugs.

  • Olga Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    For more than $100 per night I got an uncomfy bed and roaches, thanks no bed bugs.

  • Hannah Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The receptionists were very helpful, got me into a smoke-free room at the same price, even though it was supposed to cost more. And I forgot my chargers at the hotel at checkout day, and I cam back at 11:30 and the lady had them for me at the desk! And a side note, the bathrooms are quite clean for a sketchy looking hotel!

  • Hannah Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The receptionists were very helpful, got me into a smoke-free room at the same price, even though it was supposed to cost more. And I forgot my chargers at the hotel at checkout day, and I cam back at 11:30 and the lady had them for me at the desk! And a side note, the bathrooms are quite clean for a sketchy looking hotel!

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Breakfast was a joke. Only good thing was shower.

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Breakfast was a joke. Only good thing was shower.

  • Dwaine Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice owner/manager.

  • Dwaine Nov 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Very nice owner/manager.

  • Cheleshia Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked everything except the outside and dining part.

  • Cheleshia Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I liked everything except the outside and dining part.

  • Ryan Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay

  • Ryan Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay

  • Larry Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Plane flights were delayed 3 hours got checked in about midnight,took a terrific shower under the rain drop head to relax and went directly to bed afterwards. I fell right to sleep.

  • Larry Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Plane flights were delayed 3 hours got checked in about midnight,took a terrific shower under the rain drop head to relax and went directly to bed afterwards. I fell right to sleep.

  • Greg Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very clean, front desk people, 2, not very friendly.

  • Greg Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Very clean, front desk people, 2, not very friendly.

  • Cynthia Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very personable

  • Cynthia Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very personable

  • Vincent Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was very accommodating.

  • Vincent Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was very accommodating.

  • Andre Sep 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Despite the motel advertising that it had a generator, I learned upon check-in that this was not the case. Additionally, I was surprised to find that an extra $50 was held for each room as a deposit, even though I had already paid for the rooms through Expedia. While the motel was packed and there was minimal noise, we were fortunate to avoid power outages as Hurricane Helen passed over our area with minimal damage. However, the lack of a generator was a significant oversight, especially given the circumstances. The rooms themselves also require more investment. The bathroom lights and exhaust fan buzzed loudly, forcing me to turn them off completely. The bathroom drawers were not installed properly, and only one of the two rooms had a coffee maker. Due to these issues, I will not be booking this motel again for emergency situations like hurricanes. I hope that the management will take these concerns into consideration and make the necessary improvements to provide a better experience for future guests.

  • Andre Sep 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Despite the motel advertising that it had a generator, I learned upon check-in that this was not the case. Additionally, I was surprised to find that an extra $50 was held for each room as a deposit, even though I had already paid for the rooms through Expedia. While the motel was packed and there was minimal noise, we were fortunate to avoid power outages as Hurricane Helen passed over our area with minimal damage. However, the lack of a generator was a significant oversight, especially given the circumstances. The rooms themselves also require more investment. The bathroom lights and exhaust fan buzzed loudly, forcing me to turn them off completely. The bathroom drawers were not installed properly, and only one of the two rooms had a coffee maker. Due to these issues, I will not be booking this motel again for emergency situations like hurricanes. I hope that the management will take these concerns into consideration and make the necessary improvements to provide a better experience for future guests.

  • Taylor Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We brought our own bed sheets and pillows to be safe but there’s honestly look stylish and clean. this place shocked us with how great it was! We paid $800 for family weekend but had a great stay. Parked right up front, bathrooms are newly renovated and clean. Floors are laminate so you don’t have to worry about gross carpet and room was cool and minimally musky. Def bring your own sheets and comforter but it’s a good stay. We walked everywhere. Went to the game, 5 miles round trip

  • Taylor Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    We brought our own bed sheets and pillows to be safe but there’s honestly look stylish and clean. this place shocked us with how great it was! We paid $800 for family weekend but had a great stay. Parked right up front, bathrooms are newly renovated and clean. Floors are laminate so you don’t have to worry about gross carpet and room was cool and minimally musky. Def bring your own sheets and comforter but it’s a good stay. We walked everywhere. Went to the game, 5 miles round trip

  • Tolmich Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love the architecture of this old motel love the colors they painted it on the outside would stay there again brand new updated bathroom and wood beam ceilings room was very large

  • Tolmich Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love the architecture of this old motel love the colors they painted it on the outside would stay there again brand new updated bathroom and wood beam ceilings room was very large

  • Michael Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My only complaint is... Hot water in sink worked, but in shower it never got hot...

  • Michael Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My only complaint is... Hot water in sink worked, but in shower it never got hot...

  • Jason Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff is polite and the location is very near the Capitol, downtown, and not far from the universities.

  • Jason Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff is polite and the location is very near the Capitol, downtown, and not far from the universities.

  • Craig Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good staff.. No dislikes

  • Craig Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good staff.. No dislikes

  • Trista Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I cancelled and went somewhere else. As soon as I got there rats were in the parking lot

  • Trista Jun 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I cancelled and went somewhere else. As soon as I got there rats were in the parking lot

  • mayelin Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excelente for stay , clean and confortable

  • mayelin Jun 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excelente for stay , clean and confortable

  • Kia May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    A few really good restaurants were close to the hotel. Easy to get to from the airport and universities.

  • Kia May 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    A few really good restaurants were close to the hotel. Easy to get to from the airport and universities.

  • Robert Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this retro vibe of this hotel. Retro and yet nicely updated with nice clean bathroom. Close to State Capitol and fun restaurants

  • Robert Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love this retro vibe of this hotel. Retro and yet nicely updated with nice clean bathroom. Close to State Capitol and fun restaurants

  • Joseph Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s not fancy, but the overall price-value was surprisingly good! Clean and newly remodeled bathrooms, proximity to FSU, and midsize fridge were the most impressive for such a reasonable price.

  • Joseph Apr 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s not fancy, but the overall price-value was surprisingly good! Clean and newly remodeled bathrooms, proximity to FSU, and midsize fridge were the most impressive for such a reasonable price.

  • erin Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    You cant beat this price. The room is big and just has that old time nastlga feel when you go into the room with wood ceilings and a updated bathroom. Rooms were very quite and you park right in front of your room unless you are on the second floor.

  • erin Apr 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    You cant beat this price. The room is big and just has that old time nastlga feel when you go into the room with wood ceilings and a updated bathroom. Rooms were very quite and you park right in front of your room unless you are on the second floor.

  • Michael Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    This will please you if you're looking for a budget night (or even two) visiting briefly or traveling through town and you don't mind things being a little bit scuffed and run down here and there. Probably not so great if you're looking to wow your other half with a romantic getaway or are expecting luxury or chain hotel levels of polish. Rooms aren't that big and are fairly dark but then you're not going to be spending all day in there are you? Also, there is a large and beautiful park just behind the hotel with a completely gorgeous outdoor public pool which opens at 7am. Seriously - walk 10 mins, pay $4 and your doing lengths in a heated pool with park views. A few restaurants nearby and more beyond the park which are walkable (seems unusual in a v. unwalkable city). I didn't try to cross the road to the north though and there don't seem to be any crossings so if you don't have a car or nerves of steel you, like me will probably never sample the delights of the Miller's Ale House across the road.

  • Michael Apr 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    This will please you if you're looking for a budget night (or even two) visiting briefly or traveling through town and you don't mind things being a little bit scuffed and run down here and there. Probably not so great if you're looking to wow your other half with a romantic getaway or are expecting luxury or chain hotel levels of polish. Rooms aren't that big and are fairly dark but then you're not going to be spending all day in there are you? Also, there is a large and beautiful park just behind the hotel with a completely gorgeous outdoor public pool which opens at 7am. Seriously - walk 10 mins, pay $4 and your doing lengths in a heated pool with park views. A few restaurants nearby and more beyond the park which are walkable (seems unusual in a v. unwalkable city). I didn't try to cross the road to the north though and there don't seem to be any crossings so if you don't have a car or nerves of steel you, like me will probably never sample the delights of the Miller's Ale House across the road.

  • Wilnel Mar 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The breakfast is not what you expected.

  • Wilnel Mar 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The breakfast is not what you expected.

  • Azita Mar 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    I stayed on the first floor (or ground floor). The view from the hotel window was a small hill with dirty water flooding on the bottom of the hill. The room was dark.. very dark.. it did not have coffee maker, and when I asked, the man in the charge said that some room has and some room doesn.. ha!? But they gave me one, anyway. Do not stay on the first floor. Second floor is better. The one signle bed room has a small sink in the bathroom which does not have enough room to put your toiletrery and tooth brush and etc. The coffee at breakfast was awful. They did not simply put enough groudner coffee but a lot of water. I am not recommneding to stay here if you want to enjoy beautiful town.

  • Azita Mar 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    I stayed on the first floor (or ground floor). The view from the hotel window was a small hill with dirty water flooding on the bottom of the hill. The room was dark.. very dark.. it did not have coffee maker, and when I asked, the man in the charge said that some room has and some room doesn.. ha!? But they gave me one, anyway. Do not stay on the first floor. Second floor is better. The one signle bed room has a small sink in the bathroom which does not have enough room to put your toiletrery and tooth brush and etc. The coffee at breakfast was awful. They did not simply put enough groudner coffee but a lot of water. I am not recommneding to stay here if you want to enjoy beautiful town.

  • sateana Feb 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The walls are so thin, you can hear your neighbors conversations and hear them use the bathroom.

  • sateana Feb 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    The walls are so thin, you can hear your neighbors conversations and hear them use the bathroom.

  • Patricia Feb 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    I didn't like: the choice for the complimentary breakfast was poor and there was no place to sit and eat it. No decaf coffee available.

  • Patricia Feb 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    I didn't like: the choice for the complimentary breakfast was poor and there was no place to sit and eat it. No decaf coffee available.

  • Elizabeth Jan 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Good for an overnight stay. Advertised continental breakfast, I don’t call coffee and bagel as acceptable for breakfast no other beverage. It is good for a close visit to capital you could walk there.

  • Elizabeth Jan 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    Good for an overnight stay. Advertised continental breakfast, I don’t call coffee and bagel as acceptable for breakfast no other beverage. It is good for a close visit to capital you could walk there.

  • Toby Jan 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quick check in, clean rooms could use a little deep clean in bath area. Some remodel going on but very, quiet stay, no issues checking in or out and very convenient to food and shopping.

  • Toby Jan 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quick check in, clean rooms could use a little deep clean in bath area. Some remodel going on but very, quiet stay, no issues checking in or out and very convenient to food and shopping.

  • David Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Peaceful. Nice place for the $

  • David Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Peaceful. Nice place for the $

  • Willie Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy access

  • Willie Dec 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Easy access

  • TANAYA Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    For the price I paid, I have no complaints.

  • TANAYA Dec 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    For the price I paid, I have no complaints.

  • Yaya Dec 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Loud roaches toilet over flowing

  • Yaya Dec 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Loud roaches toilet over flowing

  • William Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The breakfast area consisted of a coffee pot and a couple kinds of pastries. I took a picture of their laundry area . Yes it was outside. My price was supposed to be $69 plus tax for 2 nights. It cost me $284

  • William Dec 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The breakfast area consisted of a coffee pot and a couple kinds of pastries. I took a picture of their laundry area . Yes it was outside. My price was supposed to be $69 plus tax for 2 nights. It cost me $284

  • Kelly Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Older hotel in a convenient location. Room was spacious and very clean. The bed was firmer than my liking, but in excellent condition. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out of. It was a FSU game weekend, we paid a premium on the rooms, so the value wasn’t there, but that’s capitalism.

  • Kelly Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Older hotel in a convenient location. Room was spacious and very clean. The bed was firmer than my liking, but in excellent condition. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out of. It was a FSU game weekend, we paid a premium on the rooms, so the value wasn’t there, but that’s capitalism.

  • Aj Nov 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

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    5/5

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  • Paul Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel looks pretty sad from the outside. Exterior lights blinking, no windows on the entry side of the units. The units however are very nice the bathrooms are updated and the beds are comfortable albiet small.

  • Paul Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel looks pretty sad from the outside. Exterior lights blinking, no windows on the entry side of the units. The units however are very nice the bathrooms are updated and the beds are comfortable albiet small.

  • Sarah Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The towels were terrible. The lighting was terrible. We couldnt find anyone to check us in. There was no shampoo.

  • Sarah Nov 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The towels were terrible. The lighting was terrible. We couldnt find anyone to check us in. There was no shampoo.

  • krister Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Do not sleep in room 135 bed by the window or you will be eaten alive

  • krister Nov 2023 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Do not sleep in room 135 bed by the window or you will be eaten alive

  • Alex Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property owners was very helpful.

  • Alex Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property owners was very helpful.

  • Verified Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The front desk associate was very helpful and courteous. We had some paint peeling in our room which we notified the front desk to make sure we weren’t charged for damages and no problems there. Unfortunately, the sheets on one bed had a small stain, but overall pretty clean and served it’s purpose.

  • Verified Oct 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The front desk associate was very helpful and courteous. We had some paint peeling in our room which we notified the front desk to make sure we weren’t charged for damages and no problems there. Unfortunately, the sheets on one bed had a small stain, but overall pretty clean and served it’s purpose.

  • Lara Oct 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dimly lit, musty smell,dirty, old toiletries, only the one mirror in the bathroom made it challenging to have both of us get ready. The gentleman at the counter was helpful when the toilet overflowed. Plus, it is close to downtown. Needs updating.

  • Lara Oct 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dimly lit, musty smell,dirty, old toiletries, only the one mirror in the bathroom made it challenging to have both of us get ready. The gentleman at the counter was helpful when the toilet overflowed. Plus, it is close to downtown. Needs updating.

  • Roy Oct 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Ok as last resort for FSU game, but no one would stay if better choice available. Pricing about 5x what it should be. Good location but owner does not want to invest above that. Property has seen better days. AC did not work. External property lights blinking. Clean enough but not outstanding.

  • Roy Oct 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    Ok as last resort for FSU game, but no one would stay if better choice available. Pricing about 5x what it should be. Good location but owner does not want to invest above that. Property has seen better days. AC did not work. External property lights blinking. Clean enough but not outstanding.

  • Raul Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Pulling into parking lot was terrible on both ends

  • Raul Oct 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Pulling into parking lot was terrible on both ends

  • Rick Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's an old property, but has been updated. It had a rain shower head which you usually don't see. It had a microwave and a frig which sometimes you don't have in Marriott or Hilton properties in Tallahassee. Price was excellent. Location is central.

  • Rick Oct 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's an old property, but has been updated. It had a rain shower head which you usually don't see. It had a microwave and a frig which sometimes you don't have in Marriott or Hilton properties in Tallahassee. Price was excellent. Location is central.

  • Donna Oct 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

  • Donna Oct 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

  • Elizabeth Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Outside looks a little rough, but the room was recently re-done and it was nice and clean. Lady that checked us in was very nice. It’s not fancy, but had what we needed.

  • Elizabeth Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Outside looks a little rough, but the room was recently re-done and it was nice and clean. Lady that checked us in was very nice. It’s not fancy, but had what we needed.

  • Mardochee Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Light in the parking lot was great. The area is peaceful. I could enjoy the nature during the weekend.

  • Mardochee Sep 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Light in the parking lot was great. The area is peaceful. I could enjoy the nature during the weekend.

  • Suzanne Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The bathroom was awesome remodeled

  • Suzanne Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The bathroom was awesome remodeled

  • Leon Sep 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was clean, my only positive statement. Nothing t o offer at the location.

  • Leon Sep 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was clean, my only positive statement. Nothing t o offer at the location.

  • Jennifer Sep 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were bed bugs on all of our rooms.

  • Jennifer Sep 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    There were bed bugs on all of our rooms.

  • Cajun Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable.

  • Cajun Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable.

  • Snehil Sep 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Good property!

  • Snehil Sep 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    Good property!

  • Colleen Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We needed to stay in Tallahassee before an early morning flight. This Econo Lodge was conveniently located to the airport, clean and comfortable.

  • Colleen Sep 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We needed to stay in Tallahassee before an early morning flight. This Econo Lodge was conveniently located to the airport, clean and comfortable.

  • Amanda Aug 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and good location

  • Felix Aug 2023 · via expedia
    2/5

    I checked in on Friday and the attendant didn't know how to handle prepaid expedia reservations. other than that it was again fine for what i needed.

  • Aurora Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Pleasant surprise. Clean motel room with fridge and microwave. Location is great and very walkable. Check in was super easy. Room seems newly renovated.

  • Peter Jul 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Property was recently renovated, is rather upscale for an Econolodge, and was very clean.

  • Nataliya Jun 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    safe and nice for this price

  • Marianie Jun 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The bathroom was great, but the room smell weird and the outside was dirty.

  • Obed Jun 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean but not good to go in and out walking.

  • Sandra Jun 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    A goof place, accessible, very clean and comfortable

  • Richard Jun 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    I got what I expected for a lower price older property.

  • Richard May 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Outside of the Motel isn't much to write home about, however the room was really nice. Very clean and decorated nicely. The bed king size bed was comfortable along with the pillows. The Bathroom is updated with a very nice walk in shower with a large "rain maker" shower head. The room had a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker along with a small desk and small couch. The included continental breakfast was just cereal and bagels, however there are multiple locations nearby to grab breakfast. For the price, this place would be very hard to beat.

  • Kerline May 2023 · via expedia
    3/5

    The location was convenient near FAMU and near a lot restaurants to eat.

  • Stacy May 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    Moldy

  • Dobrinka Apr 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and good location

  • Red Apr 2023 · via expedia
    1/5

    I didn't make this purchase an would like a dispute

  • Michael Mar 2023 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms were recently remodeled. Rooms were clean, bed was comfortable and staff was friendly.

  • Eric Mar 2023 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This hotel definitely deserves a 5 star rating for what I paid for! I checked in quick and the room was so clean. No loud noises and I didn’t have no problems checking out. I will 100% check into this hotel again if I go back to Tallahassee

  • burton Feb 2023 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    A no-frills hotel in a great location! We stayed for 2 nights and couldn’t have been happier with our choice, the price was low and the location was perfect. The only downfall was the wifi sucked. Cascades park is within walking distance with great restaurants and bars surrounding. Highly suggest checking out the Edison and Charlie park

  • Gregory Feb 2023 · via expedia
    4/5

    The mid-century modern architecture was fabulous! The updates to the room were well blended and preserved the original construction. The staff was accommodating, and the property was well kept. The included breakfast was minimal.

  • Erica Nov 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    I didn't expect much overall for the price. The room was as expected basic motel, but I have a couple of complaints first my room smelled horrible. Like cigarettes and armpits, we had to go buy plugins to stay there. And then no large towels which is not a big deal we went to the front to get what we needed but then housekeeping came and took them out when they were placed on the desk folded and clearly not used and didn't replace them. Also, the curtains were disgusting and stained and should be replaced. Remodeling in the bathroom doesn't make sense when the curtains look like a crime scene.

  • Juan Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Unfriendly staff No ironing board Shower curtain is cheap and water gets all over the floor Very outdated decor Dirty windows Lobby smelled so bad that we didn’t even think of having the breakfast there Ice machine & laundry are in the parking lot Save yourself the frustration & money by not staying here. You’re better off going to the Motel 6 up the road or any other hotel in Tallahassee.

  • Kenneth Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My stay was good. My visit was for a football game weekend and visiting my son. The outside of the hotel isn't much to look at, but the room was fine for my purposes, nothing fancy...just used as a place to sleep.

  • Donald Oct 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great little family owned hotel. Easy check in and friendly staff. Don’t let the exterior of the hotel fool you. It doesn’t seem to have been updated but the interior rooms are completely remodeled and extremely clean. Very quiet and safe location. Easy to get in and out of with food nearby.

  • Gregory Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Because this was the last affordable hotel available on Family Weekend (FSU) in Tallahassee, we had some worry about the quality of the establishment -- but everything was pleasantly surprising. Very clean, quiet, comfortable -- and the management was very friendly and kind.

  • Kendra Sep 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and the bed was so comfortable.

  • Jeremy Sep 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place with easy access to room from parking. Nice people.

  • Robert Sep 2022 · via expedia
    3/5

    Plain old motel, no extras, office staff rude.

  • Peter Sep 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice hotel with food option close. I ride motorcycle so the coutyard parking helps me sleep better at night. No one can see the bike from the main road.

  • Billy Aug 2022 · via expedia
    5/5

    Rooms are getting renovated which is nice for low cost and working on outside kudos to owners its tough to find contractors that work.

  • Andrew Aug 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    There aren't really any amenities though outside washing machines was a surprise! It's a convenient location for Tallahassee, go to World of Beers next door for dinner if lively, well run bars is your thing. Mostly the annoyance is that for the hotel it was overpriced but that's everything right now.

  • Allison Jul 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a nice, affordable hotel on our way back from south-central Florida to Texas. It felt safe and provided everything we needed for a quick nights stay. They are slowly remodeling the rooms and the new upgraded bathroom was very nice.

  • Lisa Jun 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Arrived to check in about 6pm. The property was well maintained. There was work being done on some rooms. The room was clean. Comfortable beds. Ice machine & vending machines. Some traffic noise. Overall it was a good experience.

  • David Apr 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice room the rooms were under renovation during our stay.

  • Reginald Mar 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was clean and not to noisy. Very convenient

  • Sheryl Mar 2022 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel is currently under some renovations.

  • Michael Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The outside is abit dated but rooms are big clean and very comfortable

  • Kenneth Feb 2022 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    My stay was good. The outside isn't much to look at, but my room was nice and clean. I was mainly only there only to sleep at night. It's location is great as it is only a few minutes away from the university so, I found it convenient and a good value.

  • James Jan 2022 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I rarely spend time in my hotel rooms. They are a place to sleep while traveling. I really enjoyed my stay for all the right reasons -- my room was immaculate, the internet connection was speedy, DirecTV with 100 channels, super convenient location. If amenities are important, there are few and you should book another hotel. The property is older, but again, very clean, and the staff were friendly.

Frequently asked questions about Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University

Does Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University offer parking?
Yes, Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University offers free parking on-site.
Does Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Tallahassee, see business hotels in Tallahassee.
Does Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University have a fitness center?
Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University located, and how walkable is the area?
Econo Lodge Tallahassee Downtown - University is located at 809 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301. With a Walk Score of 69, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available