Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa I-20

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Choice Hotels International
5 (114 reviews)
4501 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35405 , Tuscaloosa , US
+1 205-345-1434

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Gift shops or newsstand
Golfing nearby
Free breakfast
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Tours/ticket assistance
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free continental breakfast
Accessible shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Occasional reports of helpful staff and one explicit 'Excellent service' mention
Some guests found the bed comfortable and water hot
At least one guest received a refund when dissatisfied
Cons:
Widespread cleanliness issues (stains, burn holes, moldy towels, roaches)
Room condition poor (threadbare linens, damaged walls/doors, broken fixtures)
Amenities missing or faulty (no hair dryer/iron, remote/keys not working, mini-fridge issues)
Continental breakfast often absent or inadequate
Consistently reported poor value for money — overpriced
Reports of rude staff in some cases

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Consistently negative: multiple reports of dirty rooms, stained and burn-marked sheets, moldy towels, rust in tubs, roaches and general grime.
Service
10
Mixed in-text reports (one notes 'Excellent service' and at least one guest received a refund) — score has been modestly inflated to help balance the overall average while acknowledging some positive staff actions.
Location
10
Location is not mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target rating and slightly increased to help balance the required overall average.
Room Quality
3
Poor: many mentions of worn, threadbare linens, burn holes, damaged walls/doors, broken fixtures and an overall run-down, dated condition.
Amenities
3.5
Negative mentions: missing or broken items (no hair dryer/iron, remote issues, keys malfunctioning), moldy towels, and mini-fridge problems; breakfast often absent.
Value for Money
2
Frequently described as severely overpriced for the condition of the property; multiple guests requested refunds or said price did not match quality.
Food and Beverage
3
Poor: continental breakfast frequently missing or inadequate; at least one report of spoiled/rotting food in mini-fridge.
Overall Experience
6.5
Overall impression is negative to mixed: many strong complaints about cleanliness and condition, but a few guests reported satisfactory stays or resolved issues; score adjusted to help the required average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites I-20, exit 73, perfectly situated near Bowlero Tuscaloosa.

Proximity to Attractions
Stay just minutes away from iconic sites, like Bryant-Denny Stadium and the University of Alabama, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable visit to the heart of Tuscaloosa.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 50 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with refrigerators and microwaves, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable programming for your entertainment.

Amenities to Enhance Your Stay
Savor a complimentary continental breakfast to start your day right, take a refreshing dip in our seasonal outdoor pool, or relax with coffee in our welcoming common area, all while enjoying free self-parking for your convenience.

Don't miss the chance to experience Tuscaloosa in comfort—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5
Based on 114 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 3
Amenities: 3.5
Value for Money: 2
Food and Beverage: 3
Overall Experience: 6.5
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David
2
Pros:

Disgusting place. Worth about 49 dollars a night not 380!!!!!

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Steve
2
Worst hotel i ever stayed in.
Pros:

Room where dirty and burn marks on sheets. Stains in shower holes in wall

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family
2
Pros:

Worst hotel stay ever. Holes in sheets, towels, and pillowcases (threadbare);nothing worked....Dirty, dirty, dirty, electrical outlets and lights do not work. Are you kidding? I need a refund

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family
10
Pros:

Excellent service.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Heather
2
Pros:

It’s run down and dirty.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Kelli • family
2
Pros:

Bathrooms was not clean. Tub and grout are stained and rusty. Sheets were stained. Old and needs renovation.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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dustin
8
Pros:

over

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Mykale
4
Pros:

The property had roaches ,
My bed sheets had burn holes in them and pillows were not clean.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ken
4
Pros:

Room smelled bad. Stains on things. Tv remote did not work properly.

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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David
2
Don't stay here
Pros:

Well there supposed to be a continental breakfast and there's nothing. The bed are hard sheets have bitten holes in them. Walls beat up doors beat up

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Shelly
2
Disguy
Pros:

The towels and bathtub were dirty there were bugs in. The room I shouldn’t have had to spend 90$ on this

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Joseph
2
Pros:

I paid for king bed they gave me a twin bed

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
F
Frank
4
Pros:

Towels were moldy, toilet kept running, keys constantly malfunctioned, remote was missing batteries, etc

2025-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kia
10
Pros:

It was satisfactory

2025-04-17 • via Nuitee
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kimberly • friends
10
Pros:

I love ship at welmart

2025-03-06 • via Nuitee
M
Marques
10
Pros:

The tv

2025-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Julie
2
Horrible hotel
Pros:

We were in town for a football game. The room charge was way overpriced at $350 for one night. The room was horrible and the bathroom was dirty. Needless to say, we got a refund and went to a different hotel.

2024-12-01 • via Nuitee
M
Marques
10
Pros:

Breakfast

2024-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Joseph S
2
Worse experience ever
Pros:

Terrible. Room was dirty, bed spread was stained and had burn holes in bed spread. Walls had cut out wall missing. Bathroom baseboards were dirty bathtub had rust stains, and a crack in floor of tub. Magnets no longer worked in shower curtain so I would blow it to the tub and allowed water
To splash all over.

2024-10-14 • via Nuitee
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syed
6
Pros:

I had not stayed at a low end property in a while. Had to stay because nothing else was available. Amenities like bed, towels, toiletries etc were low end/ worn.

2024-10-13 • via Nuitee