Econo Lodge Allentown North

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
4.4 (119 reviews)
1701 Catasauqua Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18109 , Allentown , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff mentioned (Neil, general manager)
Some rooms described as comfy, quiet and clean
Working AC, TV, fridge and microwave in several rooms
Good nights' sleep reported by multiple guests
Budget/basic option: 'get what you pay for'
Cons:
Serious cleanliness issues: bed bugs, hair, cigarette smell, trash/underwear under beds
Safety and security concerns: loitering long-term tenants, outside doors not locking, attempted car break-in
$50 cash deposit required at check-in and awkward/opaque handling of refunds
Occasional rude or 'shady' manager and slow/curt check-in process (after-hours slit/window)
Property exterior trash/rat traps and generally rundown appearance

Categories

Cleanliness
2
Multiple reviews report serious cleanliness issues: bed bugs (rash), cigarette smell, ashes on walls, underwear and trash under beds, hair — overall poor housekeeping reported.
Service
7.5
Mixed but often positive: several guests praised friendly/helpful staff (Neil, general manager) and courteous morning greeting, though other reports mention a curt or 'shady' manager and slow/odd check-in procedures.
Location
3
Location felt unsafe to many guests: lots of long-term tenants loitering, outside doors that don't lock, parking/entrance confusion and at least one attempted car break-in reported.
Room Quality
3.5
Mixed room quality: some stays described comfy beds, clean rooms and working AC/TV, while others described smoky, dirty rooms and bed-bug infestations.
Amenities
6
Basic amenities (fridge, microwave, AC, TV with many channels) worked well for some guests; no food/beverage service noted and property appearance/outside trash reduced perceived amenity quality.
Value for Money
3.8
Perceived as budget/basic — 'get what you pay for' for some, but cash deposit policy ($50) and cleanliness/safety problems reduce value.
Food and Beverage
4.4
No mentions of food or beverage services in reviews — assigned target overall rating.
Overall Experience
5
Overall mixed: several pleasant, quiet stays with helpful staff, but numerous serious negatives (cleanliness, safety, deposit/manager issues) lead to a below-excellent overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Discover your ideal getaway at Econo Lodge Allentown North, perfectly located near key attractions for both leisure and business travelers alike.

Comfortable Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of our 53 air-conditioned rooms, featuring modern amenities such as refrigerators, LED televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy entertainment options with cable programming and video game consoles.

Convenient Location
Our prime location offers easy access to Lehigh University, Wind Creek Bethlehem Casino, and nearby attractions like Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Whether it's business or leisure, you’re just minutes from everything Allentown has to offer.

Comprehensive Amenities
Take advantage of our friendly 24-hour front desk, free parking, and on-site laundry facilities to make your stay as seamless as possible. Relax and unwind with our tour assistance and vending options.

Book your stay at Econo Lodge Allentown North today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

4.4
Based on 119 reviews
Cleanliness: 2
Service: 7.5
Location: 3
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 3.8
Food and Beverage: 4.4
Overall Experience: 5
D
David
8
Pros:

Great staff and clean rooms

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
R
Russell
8
Pros:

Very slow check in process which took 15 minutes for some reason. Good sized room with 2 double beds, a fridge and microwave. Good and quiet AC unit and TV with a large choice of channels. Good nights sleep with little bit external noise. All bathroom facilities were perfectly fine, including a decent shower.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
T
Theresa
2
Pros:

Literally the worst experience at a motel ever. First when we check in we have to give a 50
00 cash deposit which isn't shown on the listing. So then there's a convenient atm for an additional 3.00. I take out 60 give it to the manager as he's doing whatever. He then gave me the reciept which i demanded. He kept acting shady like he was pretending to not speak english. Then he tried to tell me he gave me the change which he didnt. I had to argue to get my 10.00. Have me a key and no direction as to where the room was. We drove around the bldg lots of people living there and hanging around...super uncomfy. The room was all the way in the back corner where we couldnt see anything. "Cameras" were everywhere with warnings that they arent responsible for theft or harm to you...sketch. the room was upstairs. Ashes on the wall(?) Underwear and other stuff under the bed. Rooms cigarette smell was so bad you could taste it. We drop our stuff and leave and try to find another hotel but we literally cant find another one. We come back a bit after 9pm. People again hanging around. We park the car under the window under a light. Come out the next morning. Someone tried to break into our car. Go to the office livid theres a guy in there mad because he woke up with bites all over his neck and his eye swollen. They wouldnt refund our money or his. Mgr didnt care. Made us wait 20 min to get our deposit back while he had them check the room. The police were called but no "footage"

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
M
Monica
8
Pros:

I enjoyed the stay

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
A
Angie
2
Avoid.
Pros:

I pulled in and drove around the parking lot multiple times trying to find an entrance. I never found one. I called and got no answer.
I sent a message on here and never got a response.

I went through the reviews and should have paid closer attention.

Apparently I needed to fight my way through a crowd of people standing around smoking to a little sliding window that had no or lights and check in there.

I went somewhere else. I wouldn’t go to this hotel ever again.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge
10
Pros:

Get what you pay for... not bad

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
D
Danny
10
Pros:

Good

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
S
Steven • friends
6
Pros:

We arrived late due to a long day of traveling and had to check-in through a slit in an after-hours window just big enough to slide a sheet of paper through. Staff member was curt and not very helpful.

2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • family
2
Pros:

Rat traps every 5th door. Trash pile
Outside. This is hotel that has lot of weekly and monthly tennants. Scary place checked out after one night on a planned 4 day trip.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
E
Ellen
6
Pros:

They expect $50 cash deposit at check in. Basic lots of long term people and outside doors do not lock

2025-07-05 • via Nuitee
K
Kayla
2
Bed of bugs
Pros:

I actually developed a bad skin rash due to bed bugs

2025-06-28 • via Nuitee
L
Lyle
10
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff neil was great the night stay was very relaxing and quiet nice hot water everything was clean no problems with any thing a great place to stay a good night sleep thanks again for everything

2025-06-20 • via Nuitee
S
Shannon
6
Pros:

If you're looking for a bed to sleep in this is your place anything beyond look elsewhere

2025-06-13 • via Nuitee
K
Karla
2
Pros:

Customer service is not good

2025-06-07 • via Nuitee
Q
Quion
2
Pros:

Hair everywhere I’m

2025-05-29 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Comfy memorial day stay
Pros:

Was a nice stay, General manager greeted us in the morning and was very pleasant. Beds were comfy and was peaceful and quiet throughout the night. Room was clean also! We will definitely be back! Thanks again! General manager and I even exchanged some nice words about family and Dorney Park!

2025-05-27 • via Nuitee
W
Wanda
10
Pros:

Great place I am will coming bak

2025-05-20 • via Nuitee
L
Lauren • family
6
Pros:

Bit dirty and

2025-05-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mary
4
Pros:

Ugh nice location that's all

2025-04-27 • via Nuitee
M
Marilyn
2
Pros:

The tabacco odor was unbearable. The covers for the bed were dirty and with cigarette burns. bathtub and toilet were soiled and unsafe. Heater and their buttons were dirty. Cleanliness, none.

2025-02-28 • via Nuitee