Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

Hotels
Econo Lodge
6.5 (494 reviews)
515 West Washington Avenue , Escondido , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed and pillows
Daytime staff were helpful
Cons:
Rude front desk staff
Cleanliness issues with bugs
High cash deposit requirement

Categories

Cleanliness
5.25
Multiple mentions of bugs and roaches indicate significant cleanliness issues.
Service
5.75
Staff at the front desk displayed rudeness and a lack of cooperation, leading to a negative service experience.
Location
8.75
Location is average with good access to nearby services.
Room Quality
7.25
Rooms found to be clean but issues with amenities like shower temperature were noted.
Amenities
5.25
Missing amenities like soda and juice machines and the unexpected cash deposit were significant cons.
Value for Money
6.25
While some aspects like comfort were noted, the hidden deposit and issues detract from overall value.
Food and Beverage
5.25
Lack of beverage machines and limited food services impacted guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite issues, some aspects such as comfort and good staff moments contributed positively.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-02 10:55

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Situated off Interstate 15, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown in Escondido boasts an outdoor pool, hot tub, and daily continental breakfast. With free Wi-Fi in all rooms, guests can stay connected effortlessly.

Comfortable Rooms and Features
Each guest room offers a cable TV, work desk, and air conditioning. Enjoy the convenience of tea/coffee-making facilities, with some rooms even equipped with kitchenettes for added flexibility.

Guest Services and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from a 24-hour reception, business center, and vending machines on-site. Explore San Diego Zoo Safari Park just a short drive away, or venture to LEGOLAND California and Temecula Wine Tours for a fun-filled day. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

No pets allowed.

All check-ins require 100.00 USD deposit.

100% smoke-free property.

Please note that while our listing previously mentioned a continental breakfast, we have updated our offerings following COVID-19 guidelines. At this time, we provide complimentary coffee in the office area instead of breakfast. its been changed for long time like 4 years.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: SAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • 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

6.5
Based on 494 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.25
Service: 5.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 5.25
Value for Money: 6.25
Food and Beverage: 5.25
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Rieko family_with_children us
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Alejandro family_with_children us
8
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Nestor solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Garcia solo_traveller us
7
Okay
Pros:

Good AC. Comfortable then what we expected for the 1 week stay. Internet was good and was able to connect my own roku stick.

Cons:

Too many suspicious people out side. My wife heard someone knocking in the middle of the night at the door. Cigarette smell from people smoking.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Oscar solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Hayley solo_traveller us
1
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Reynolds solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The Manager wouldn't let me check on, he (wrongly) claimed he had "trouble" (unspecified) with me in a prior stay. This was false, I never had any problems there, and I stayed ther

Ine twice in the past 3 weeks without incident.
Regardless, I didn't stay. But I was billed by booking.com for $193! Even though I was told I would "pay at the property"

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lerand solo_traveller us
8
Good stay for the money paid
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, good location.

Cons:

Guests were a little noisy, couldn't leave drapes open without people gawking and looking in.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Keith couple ie
3
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Miranda family_with_children us
8
Todo vien
Pros:

Camas cómodas

Cons:

No ay comentarios

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Marqus solo_traveller us
1
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Marqus solo_traveller us
1
The first room I got was fine except had a strong smell coming from the drains, so I mentioned it, after literally 1 hou
Pros:

I like the price

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Rudy solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Smith solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Steve family_with_children us
5
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Austin solo_traveller us
1
Disgusting
Pros:

Nothing at all. Tweaker’s everywhere

Cons:

No hot water AT ALL. Drug addicts all night long and zero hot water all evening and even in the morning.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Alfred couple us
1
I will never stay there again. I will differently not recommend this place
Pros:

No comment

Cons:

It was dirty, smell like cigarettes and I was in a non smoking area, we had bugs in our room. Front office wanted to charge me more to relocate me to another room

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Joaquin solo_traveller us
9
Nice place
Pros:

Staff parking, room, value were all fine

Cons:

No vending machines

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Yerin solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The Location

Cons:

Customer service is very bad.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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pauda couple us
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee