About Econo Lodge Jacksonville
Econo Lodge Jacksonville is a simple budget hotel occupying a contemporary low-rise off Interstate 95 in the northern suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville International Airport is three miles away. Free guest perks include an airport shuttle plus Wi-Fi throughout and truck parking.
Colourful, updated rooms enjoying en suite bathrooms and sitting areas feature air-conditioning, desks, hairdryers, flat-screen cable TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves and free local calls. Accessible rooms are available.
Conveniences include a sundeck, launderette, 24-hour reception and vending machines. Pets are allowed.
There’s free coffee plus a complimentary continental breakfast. Diners and steakhouses plus seafood, fast food, Caribbean, Italian and Chinese restaurants are located within one mile.
Econo Lodge Jacksonville is within 30 minutes’ drive of north-eastern Florida’s popular beaches. Downtown is about 20 minutes’ drive away for the Jacksonville Landing riverfront shopping mall. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is seven miles away. The open air River City Marketplace shopping mall is one mile away.
Positive Reviews
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Handy location near airport, shops and dining
Air passengers using the nearby Jacksonville International Airport said the hotel's location in Jacksonville's northern suburbs suited them well as it put them a short drive from the terminal. Drivers liked the ample free parking and the proximity of Interstate 95 which enabled easy access to downtown plus local attractions, shopping centres and Florida beaches. Guests were glad that there was a major shopping mall close by offering brand name retailers and dining options to suit all budgets and tastes. There were also petrol stations, bus stops and convenience stores in the vicinity.
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Good customer service
Many travellers said they were well looked after by courteous, friendly and obliging members of staff. Guests appreciated free perks like the airport shuttle, coffee service and continental breakfast. Animal owners welcomed the pet-friendly policy.
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Upbeat about affordable revamped rooms
Reviewers prioritizing affordability said the room prices were competitive and often felt they got decent bang for their buck. It also appealed that the rooms were well kitted out with mini-fridges, microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Many visitors said their rooms were simple but spacious and more than sufficiently comfortable and clean for a stopover.
Negative Reviews
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Occasional grumbles over breakfast
Latecomers to breakfast sometimes claimed certain food and drink items that ran out were not properly replenished. Some diners were disappointed by the limited choice of fresh food.
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Maintenance and cleanliness issues
Cleanliness and maintenance standards attracted criticism from some quarters amid claims of problems in several rooms. These included litter leftover from previous occupants, stained bedding, lingering smoky smells, pet odours, interruptions to the hot water supply, tired-looking decor and aging fridges.
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Free Wi-Fi attracted some criticism
Several critics claimed they faced frustratingly sluggish speeds or a weak signal when using the free Wi-Fi network.