Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

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Econo Lodge
6.4 (365 reviews)
515 West Washington Avenue , Escondido , US
+1 760-317-4086

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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:
Convenient location
Comfortable beds and effective AC
Good value/price for budget travelers
Reliable internet/connectivity for many guests
Some guests reported clean/comfortable rooms
Cons:
Serious cleanliness problems (stains, dried blood, dirty bathrooms, bugs)
Drug activity/suspicious people and safety concerns outside
Poor or rude customer service/management interactions
No hot water reported by multiple guests
Cigarette smoke smell in non-smoking areas
Booking/payment and check-in issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple reports of very poor cleanliness: dried blood on sheets, dirty bathroom/toilet, cigarette smell, bugs and drain smells — overall cleanliness is a significant negative.
Service
4.8
Mixed-to-poor service: a few mentions of friendly/front desk staff but multiple complaints about rude or unhelpful managers, check-in issues, hung-up calls and mishandled room complaints.
Location
9
Location frequently mentioned as convenient/close to needs; several guests noted easy access and value of location even though some safety concerns (suspicious people outside) were raised.
Room Quality
5.8
Rooms are mixed: some guests found beds comfortable and AC/internet worked well, while others reported smells from drains, lack of hot water, and evidence of poor housekeeping (stains, bugs).
Amenities
6.7
Basic amenities available and functional for many guests (AC, internet), but notable negatives: no hot water for some, no vending machines, and safety issues limiting use of outdoor spaces.
Value for Money
10
Several guests explicitly praised the price and called it a good stay for the money; despite quality/safety issues, perceived value is high for those seeking a low-cost option.
Food and Beverage
6.4
No mentions of food or beverage services in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
5
Overall experience skews negative due to cleanliness and safety concerns and inconsistent service, though some guests appreciated comfort, AC and location; net impression is below average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

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

6.4
Based on 365 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 4.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 6.4
Overall Experience: 5
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Jurado • family_with_children • us
7
Convenient and clean.
Pros:

Room was very clean.

Cons:

Location of the hotel was convenient but there were a lot of transients hanging around the property. Nothing out of the ordinary for a city, but might not be comfortable for someone not used to being around the unhoused.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • us
1
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
10
Customer service front desk was great and room was clean
Pros:

Everything was clean

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Moraleskcne • family_with_children • mx
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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ORTIZ • solo_traveller • us
6
Comodo pero adisgusto por las personas ajenas al lugar
Pros:

Comodidad

Cons:

Que me visitara personas ajenas a media noche a ofrecer drogas. dos veces.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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MADELINE • extended_group • us
3
I felt unclean and unsafe at this motel and the room was not cheap.
Cons:

The clerk from the check in room peeked in my window shortly after I cehcked in. The bathroom was not clean, including the toilet seat. There was significant police presence outside including two arrests that I watched from my window over the course of maybe four waking hours that i spent in my room.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • couple • us
4
Upset with different room I reserved and lien was dirty
Pros:

Close to where I needed to go

Cons:

They put me in a different room then I pick online

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lerand • solo_traveller • us
4
Would you like to check my p***
Pros:

Was comfortable, convenient location, good AC.

Cons:

Wow, I got into bed when it was dark. Went to go to the bathroom, pulled back the sheet to get in bed and I was laying in dried blood. I thought it was me, so I checked myself and absolutely nothing. So I called the front desk where I was told to wait five minutes twice and hung up on twice. I immediately went down to the front desk and instead of apologizing she immediately accused me of having two people in the room. I blew up and demanded her name, she wouldn't give it to me! So we went up to the room and I showed it to her. Again not apologizing, she said ..what do you want? I said nothing, I simply wanted to go to sleep and there is blood on the bed. So another employee shows up, a man. He looks at the blood and says this is fresh blood, I said this is not my blood. I finally got mad and said 'would you like to check my puss!'. I said, I want to speak to a manager, he said 'i am the manager'. I said if you are the manager than I feel bad for this hotel! He said, ' what do you want'. I said you are the manager and you guys didn't change the sheets, why don't you tell me. He said the maids wouldn't do that, I said are you calling me a liar. I had enough and told them to get the hell out of my room. I slept on top of the covers that night. I only stayed the other nights because there was 112 degree record breaking heat in Escondido. Wow don't go here the staff is whack!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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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