Smart Stay Inn

Hotels
Independent
8 (163 reviews)
1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70506 , Lafayette , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms in some instances
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor management
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Numerous complaints about dirty rooms and hygiene issues.
Service
9.06
Mixed experiences; some have praised staff friendliness, while others reported poor management.
Location
8.1
Some reviews mentioned feeling unsafe due to loitering around the property.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms received criticism for being basic and having issues like odor and maintenance.
Amenities
6.08
Limited amenities, often not stocked; several amenities reported as broken or unclean.
Value for Money
9.54
Some reviewers felt the price was reasonable, but this is offset by the poor conditions.
Food and Beverage
6.09
Reports of lacking basic food amenities like coffee.
Overall Experience
10
Individuals had decent experiences but highlighted multiple significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:03

Property Description

Welcome to Smart Stay Inn, your perfect retreat in the heart of Lafayette!

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 122 air-conditioned rooms, complete with microwaves and LCD televisions. Enjoy satellite programming and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.

Convenient Amenities
Our 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff are here to cater to your needs. With free self-parking and a vending machine on-site, you can enjoy a hassle-free stay.

Ideal Location
Strategically located near attractions like Cajundome, Northgate Mall, and various parks, a world of excitement is just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Smart Stay Inn today for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 163 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 6.08
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 6.09
Overall Experience: 10
M
Mark family
2
Pros:

Room was dirty
Coach roach leg on our towel
Hole on the top of the comforter
Hole in the ceiling
Only 1 set of towels
No shower curtain n couldn't get ine til the following morning
The hand rail in the shower was only hung on by one side
My sons door didnt close completely unless locked

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
L
Laura
2
Pros:

The room was filthy. Toothbrush under the bedside table, holes and stains on sheets, pool had black water, trash in parking lot, no cups or trash can in the room. Floor was disgusting. So awful.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
B
Brian
8
Pros:

Great location, lots of parking for a trailer and staff was nice

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

I never have any problems or issues when I stay at the Smart Stay Inn. It is my hotel of choice.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
A
Adam pet
6
Pros:

Very affordable but also a bit sketchy with some other people outside smoking and trucks coming and going

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
D
Duwayne
10
Business trip
Pros:

Professional staff with clean rooms that are nice and modern. A plesant surprise and a good value for the price. Truck parking is available.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth partner
10
Pros:

Clean

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
T
Tina
2
Pros:

We didnt even stay there. I got lost and no one would answer the phone to help me get to the hotel.😪

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
A
Ahmed
2
Pros:

Dirty room , holes and hair on the sheets , it was very bright on the window i couldn't sleep

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
K
Kenyetta partner
10
Pros:

The manager was very friendly and polite. Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside might look like it's ran down but the room was very clean. The covers were clean just stained. Other than that I would definitely stay again

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
My 1st choice hotel
Pros:

I stay at Smart Stay frequently. I never have any problems and I’m never disturbed by anyone or anything in or around the property. It is my 1st choice hotel whenever I come to Lafayette.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
E
English partner
6
Pros:

Ok place

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
K
kevin
6
Pros:

Price was reasonable

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
2
Pros:

Terrible

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
A
Alene
8
Shirt trip
Pros:

Quick stop while visiting the area

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
H
Himanshu family
4
Pros:

The good: AC cold Air, Hot Water worked well.
The Bad: Poorly managed. No Coffee, Bed mattress, sheets pillow covers reused/odor. Had to pick up a room coffee machine, it had previously used coffee glued, small roaches inside.
Front desk so helpless, naive, like no issues!!!

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Mary family
4
Pros:

The property is fine if you are looking to save money. But it is bare bones. No extra touches. Example, no tissues. Walls are bare. Quality is below what I expect from a 4-star facility. 4 out of 10, maybe. 4 out of 5, never.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Marcela
2
Pros:

When I arrived after a long trip, the room was dirty, infested with cockroaches, and had no hot water. I reported the issues to Expedia and requested a refund for one night so I could move to another hotel, but they denied it even after I provided photos. To make things worse, I was abruptly woken up the next morning by a loud knock a hotel staff member rudely told me to leave because they claimed the night wasn’t paid. I showed him my receipt and he left without even apologizing. Completely unacceptable. I would never stay here again.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
W
William
2
Dump
Pros:

The property was so outdated. And the ppl loitering around all nite is scary as hell

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
My 1st choice hotel
Pros:

It’s much more cleaner than other hotels in the area. I stay at this hotel quite often. It’s always my first choice.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee