Econo Lodge Shelbyville

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Econo Lodge
7.2 (184 reviews)
100 Howard Drive , Shelbyville , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Very large in-room hot tub (highly praised)
Friendly/front-desk staff and easy check-in/out
Clean room reports from multiple guests
Quiet and felt safe
Comfortable rooms/bed for some guests
Cons:
Dated rooms and musty smell reported
Poor pillows or stiff beds causing discomfort
Minimal 'free' breakfast (coffee and a piece of fruit)
Occasional stained towels and empty toiletries
AC/temperature or slow-heating shower issues
Owner requested $100 cash deposit and was reported rude
Limited outlets and no built-in streaming services (Netflix/Amazon)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed mentions: several guests called the room 'very clean' and bed/room comfortable, but others reported musty smell, stained towels and empty complimentary soap—overall slightly above average after weighting positives and negatives.
Service
9
Generally strong positives: multiple comments praising friendly front-desk staff, easy check-in/check-out and helpfulness; one report of a rude owner and deposit issue noted but outweighed by repeated positive staff mentions.
Location
7.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier (location not mentioned in reviews).
Room Quality
6.2
Mixed: standout positive (very large/hot tub, comfortable bed in some rooms) but also complaints of dated rooms, stiff beds, poor pillows and slow-heating showers—overall below average.
Amenities
8.2
Mixed-but-strong: excellent in-room amenity (large hot tub) and generally functional amenities, though guests noted lack of outlets, no built‑in streaming (Netflix/Amazon) and occasional empty toiletries.
Value for Money
6.3
Mixed-to-negative perceptions: one guest called it a 'waste of money' and another balked at a $100 cash deposit policy; some guests felt the stay was fine. Overall modestly below the target.
Food and Beverage
4.5
Negative mentions: the 'free' breakfast was described as only a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit; limited/poor F&B offering lowered this score.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall mixed but generally positive for many guests: several strong positive stays (friendly staff, clean rooms, great hot tub, safety/quiet), though a few guests had notably poor experiences (dated rooms, musty smells, deposit conflict). Aggregate leans positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions such as the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Slugger Field.

Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy rooms at this 2-star hotel with a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Modern Amenities
Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property, perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

To book your stay at Econo Lodge Shelbyville and experience comfort and convenience, reserve your room now.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 184 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9
Location: 7.2
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 6.3
Food and Beverage: 4.5
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Marsha • solo_traveller • us
10
Very nice hotel
Pros:

We chose a room with a hot tub and it was absolutely the best hot tub i have ever had in a hotel room it was huge and so comfortable I almost fell asleep in it. The room itself was very nice and very clean the bed was comfortable and it was quiet the staff was very friendly

Cons:

I dont think there was a single thing about this hotel that I didn't like

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
7
Pros:

The lady at the front desk was very friendly!! Would stay at again bc she was awesome!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Mackenzie • couple • us
1
Horrible experience, waste of money
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Rooms are super dated, pillows absolutely sucked so bad we had to go buy our own, rooms have a musty smell, “free” breakfast is a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit. Shower took forever to get hot. Complimentary soap was empty the whole place needs to be reevaluated

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Hall • couple • us
1
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Heyser • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Room was clean, people were very kind.

Cons:

Bed was so stiff we woke up every morning in pain and sometimes the fresh towels they gave us were stained. Also, the AC in our room didnt work so we were currently hot.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Yeyly • couple • us
1
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
9
It’s always been great and the front desk agents are awesome!
Pros:

Staff is wonderful to me, easy check in, easy check out, always has been quiet overall great place to stay!

Cons:

The only negative thing i could probably say is lack of electricity outlets, and maybe that there is no access to Netflix or Amazon prime without a roku device

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • couple • us
7
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • us
10
Pros:

great stay and felt safe

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Victor • family_with_children • us
5
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
1
?$100 CASH deposit?
Pros:

Nothing, the owners are very rude, and something weird is going on in there.

Cons:

The owner wanted $100 cash deposit and said I smelled like cigarette smoke, and if I stayed and the room smelled like smoke, he keeping my $100. I told him I smoke outside even at home, and he told me that because my clothes smell like it, the room is going to smell like it, and he needed $100 cash. Needless to stay, I canceled my stay. Something fishy about $100 deposit cash. I told him he could do the deposit hold on my card like every hotel does, but no, he needed $100 in cash for me to stay.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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RAY • solo_traveller • us
10
Will stay again!!!
Pros:

Everything was good!!

Cons:

Everything was good!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
1
Didn’t stay they was not professional and they was rude went somewhere else.
Pros:

Nothing they were rude

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kourtney • couple • us
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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samantha • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
6
ok
Pros:

minimal

Cons:

blase

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent Experience
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Cons:

N/a

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Very pleasant

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • us
10
A perfect getaway for my bf and I. Quiet, private, cheep
Pros:

Easy to find. Early check in starting at 2 pm

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee