Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Shelbyville

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Econo Lodge
9 (356 reviews)
1607 North Main Street , 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
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and efficient staff (many mentions)
Great location near food and stores
In-room jacuzzi
Comfortable beds / good water pressure
Pleasant breakfast room / free breakfast (several mentions)
Cons:
Cleanliness issues: mold, cobwebs, dust, leaking ceiling, stale smoke smell
Serious front-desk/payment handling incident reported
Poor breakfast quality in at least one stay (cold/undercooked items, off juice)
Room issues reported: broken chair, TV remote/shower temperature problems, poor tub/shower

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Multiple reviews mention cleanliness issues (mold spore in AC, cobwebs, dust on vents, damp/leaking ceiling, stale smoke smell), so cleanliness is noticeably below the overall target.
Service
9.5
Generally described as friendly and efficient in several reviews (staff quick with requests, 'always so nice', 'fantastic staff'), but one serious negative incident with front‑desk/payment handling significantly marred a guest stay — net sentiment strong but with a notable service failure.
Location
10
Multiple reviewers praised the location (convenient, close to food spots and stores, 'great location'), supporting a top score for location.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms frequently described positively (nice jacuzzi, comfortable bed, good water pressure), though some mentions of smoke smell, a broken/worn chair and an unsatisfactory tub/shower lower the score slightly from perfect.
Amenities
10
Amenities such as in‑room jacuzzi and a pleasant breakfast room are highlighted; despite breakfast quality issues for some, amenities (jacuzzi, breakfast area, general offerings) are noted as strong.
Value for Money
9.5
Several guests call it an excellent stay for the price while a few felt it was not worth the cost this year; overall value leans positive given repeated 'best stay' and budget expectations.
Food and Beverage
7
Mixed-to-negative reports: one detailed review describes poor breakfast quality (cold gravy, undercooked biscuits, bad muffins, off orange juice) while others note free breakfast or a nice breakfast room — overall F&B is below average.
Overall Experience
9.5
Most headlines and many reviews describe excellent or best stays, with friendly staff and comfortable rooms; a few strong negatives (payment/check-in incident, cleanliness/breakfast problems) reduce the overall slightly from perfect.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off US Highway 231 and a short drive from Central Shelbyville, the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites offers easy access to nearby attractions and amenities.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Shelbyville is equipped with modern conveniences such as a microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Upgrade to a suite for a luxurious spa bath experience.

On-Site Amenities
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast to start your day right, stay connected with free WiFi, and take advantage of the business center and 24-hour reception. Additionally, vending machines with snacks and drinks are available for your convenience.

Experience comfort and convenience at Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Shelbyville. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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: BNA

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 356 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Chasity • couple • us
4
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Gene • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Brianna • solo_traveller • us
10
We will return soon
Pros:

I everything especially the staff

Cons:

The temp could’ve been a bit cooler

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location. Friendly staff. Good tv

Cons:

Shower was awful. Old clothes from previous person left in closet

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Arnold • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The manager on 1st shift she was great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • us
2
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Emily Helton • couple • us
1
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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SHEA • couple • us
10
Best stay we have had in a long time!
Pros:

We loved everything about the property!

Cons:

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • us
10
The staff and room were absolutely fantastic and will be back very soon!
Pros:

Everything was perfect

Cons:

Nothing I had an exceptional time

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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lakshminarayanad2026 • Friends getaway
10
Best Hotel in town
Pros:

Best stay, Smell Good and clean

2026-07-05 • via Tripadvisor
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hogsnout • Couples • Hot Springs, Arkansas
2
Worst experience ever at a hotel!!
Pros:

This place was a decent low end hotel just for a quick trip. Property was just ok but the events surrounding the state tell the tale. We checked in and then the next morning, desk clerk Mark said Expedia hadn't paid them for the room? I don't know the inner workings of payment just know I have used Expedia for a long long time and never heard of this. I told him we had a big day and would help them get this squared away before we departed the next day. During the day they called me no less than 5 times telling me I had to pay for the night that I had already paid for and I would have to deal with Expedia? The events after this were unbelievable. I told Mark I would not pay for the room twice and he said I would have to leave. When we got back to the hotel they had taken access to our room away by removing our key access and all of our belongings were in the room? I had already paid for the room through Expedia by the way. They did get payment finally from Expedia and granted access to our room and belongings but not before they ruined our entire stay and day. The next morning Mark approached me and tried to explain but I would have none of it. I told him that he was terrible at his job and the entire team from top to bottom was horrible. He told me the owner was ok the day before with how he was handling this as well. I was willing to overlook small issues because the hotel is what it is for the money but after this experience I will not. Had a small mold spore in AC unit. Cob webs on the lamps. Dust on vent fan in the bathroom and one of the worst tub showers I have ever seen. No way would I ever stay here again even if it was free. DO NOT STAY AT THIS PROPERTY!

2026-06-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Horsley • couple • us
6
It was good for a short stay
Pros:

It was nice breakfast room was nice bed was comfy wasn’t loud in the hotel it’s right beside a bunch of food spots and stores!

Cons:

The only issues we had was the tv remote did not work right we struggled to change channels and watch tv. The shower did not get hot for an hour and even then it still wasn’t very hot

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Satori • family_with_children • us
4
For the cost of the room it was not worth it this year .Last year was better on everything
Pros:

The location of the hotel is great

Cons:

The breakfast was awful! The gravy was cold , the biscuits wasn't cooked all the way through , The muffins taste terrible , The orange juice tasted like it had been made with a little bit of a going bad orange taste. The breakfast was like this for both mornings . The 1st full day at the hotel there was no ice I was told the machine was broke , the chair in the room was very uncomfortable the seat was broken and wore out , ( not the desk chair but the main chair ) this morning there was no hot or even warm water t er to take a shower before I had to get on the road I kept checking the water for 2 hours ,

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Kirk • family_with_children • us
4
Cons:

the ceiling (first floor) of my room leaked into the so called jazuzzi tub, which is a jetted bath tub set in the living area of the room. Entire room was damp

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Emily Helton • extended_group • us
10
Excellent!
Pros:

They are always so nice

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • couple • us
8
Overall a very pleasant stay, great location, clean, free breakfast, friendly staff.
Pros:

It was very clean, quiet, good water pressure shower. Nice jacuzzi in the room. Staff was friendly and efficient and when we requested extra towels and pillows they brought them very quickly.

Cons:

The phone in our room didn't work so we had to go to front desk to request extra towels but was no big deal. The room was supposed to be non smoking but someone had obviously been smoking in there because we could smell the stale smoke smell. Wish bed lil softer.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Captainjames2015 • solo_traveller • us
1
Avoid econolodge. They will scam you and they will not give you your money back.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

The staff. The management. Starting with booking.com. I had stayed in Shelbyville KY last year so I clicked my last stay and it linked me back to Econolodge in Shelbyville. I booked it and got there only to find out they had swapped it for Shelbyville, Tennessee. The front desk couldn't help me so I called booking. The lady tried to call the place and get them to refund my money but they wouldn't answer. I called and the front desk person was rude and said they couldn't help. Only booking could do it. Booking said that they couldn't refund the money because the business had to. I tried calling again and they never answered. I requested free cancelation through the app and sent several messages. No response. I ended up being only able to get half my money back for the stay through an option in the app. The fact the facility was so rude and ignored all my messages and calls felt unprofessional. I will never book another Econolodge stay. I had a great stay last year but this one really burned me.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
9
Great
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Every thing was good

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee