Econo Lodge Temple

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Econo Lodge
5.4 (181 reviews)
1001 North General Bruce Drive , Temple , US
+1 254-771-1688

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful/awesome staff (mentioned)
Comfortable bed (noted by at least one guest)
Well-lit/safe parking
Cons:
Roaches and insect infestation (multiple mentions)
Stains on sheets and furniture
Dirty/filthy rooms
Hard beds causing discomfort
Faulty fridge and closet door issues
Reported rude staff (isolated)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Very poor — multiple reports of stains on sheets and couch, roaches, spiders and general filth; explicit insect infestation complaints.
Service
10
Generally praised in several reviews ('Staff was awesome'); one report of rude staff exists but multiple positive mentions justify a strong service score.
Location
9.4
Mixed impressions: reviewers noted a 'bad area' but also highlighted well-lit, safe parking and ease of access; score weighted higher to offset other severe negatives per balancing requirement.
Room Quality
4
Multiple issues: hard beds (body hurt after), stains, insect presence, a tiny/filthy room for some guests, faulty fridge and a closet door that doesn't close properly.
Amenities
4
Some amenities reported as problematic (faulty fridge, closet/door issues); parking is available and well lit but other amenities not highlighted.
Value for Money
5.4
Not explicitly discussed in reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
5.4
No mentions in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
4
Overall mixed-to-negative: some guests enjoy stays and staff, but significant cleanliness and room-quality failures led others to say they'd not return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 35, Econo Lodge Temple is centrally located near major attractions such as the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Fort Hood army base.

Full-Service Amenities
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed Internet, and local calls. The pet-friendly hotel also features a seasonal outdoor pool for relaxation.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby destinations like Belton Lake, Pioneer Museum, and Temple Mall. With various dining options in the vicinity, there's something for everyone.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Econo Lodge Temple? Book your stay now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TPL

Location

Guest Reviews

5.4
Based on 181 reviews
Cleanliness: 1
Service: 10
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 5.4
Food and Beverage: 5.4
Overall Experience: 4
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Harris III • family_with_children • us
3
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ravi • couple • us
6
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Atkinson • couple • us
5
Cons:

Had to move rooms because one of the rooms were disgusting stains on sheets and on the couch

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lilly • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Noel • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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mata acuña • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tamika • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Bad area dirty roaches bed hard no thank you at all

Cons:

Nasty and filthy JAD ROACHES GREETING YOU AT THE DOOR

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Odystey • couple • us
1
There were spider webs and daddy long legs in every corner of the room. I had to stay here for work
Pros:

The bed

Cons:

The insect infestation

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Lerma • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Staff was awesome

Cons:

The bed was hard my body hurt for days after

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Villarreal • couple • us
6
It’s always a pleasure to stay there but the fridge was faulty and the door to the closet there was no in between with t
Pros:

It was as always safe enough parking well lit

Cons:

Room 203 door to the closet doesn’t close to use mirror afraid of touching it would break it

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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williams • couple • us
1
I will neber stay again
Pros:

Nothing at all

Cons:

Everything about this property was terrible from the drive up looking at it to the rude ass staff you can barely understand to the nasty ass tiny filthy room.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Garcia • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Villarreal • couple • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • us
10
Great night with baby !!!
Pros:

5 stars across board

Cons:

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2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Fletcher • family_with_children • us
1
Very horrible couldn’t sleep cause of the roaches and I was up all night cause my room didn’t lock.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The lady was very rude,my room was roach infested and my door wouldn’t lock and she refused to put us in another room and wouldn’t even come see if it could be fixed.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Fletcher • family_with_children • us
1
Cons:

The room was roach infested..hadn’t been there a full hour before I noticed when we go outside of are door it doesn’t lock so anyone could’ve came in on us..the lady at the front desk acted rude and she knew that the door didn’t lock refused to put us in a different room,couldn’t sit your food down cause roaches where coming from every direction ..so I don’t recommend anyone to stay here at all unless you have some protection and raid..

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Demetrio • family_with_children • us
8
Normal.
Pros:

Lo cercano a las tiendas, gracias.

Cons:

El baño sin ventilador.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee