Name: Econo Lodge Historic Area
Address: 442 Parkway Drive, Williamsburg, 23185, US

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

christopher

Room was ok. Smelled like pot smoke in the bathroom. When we got in, there was water in front of the refrigerator. Manager came in to clean it and said a maid must have defrosted it and it left water. Floor looked clean, but my feet were very dirty from walking on the floor.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Alexandria

The room had a musty smell. We had to ask to switch rooms. We switched, and the smell was even worse in that room. We got air freshener from the front desk. Everything just seemed old. Pool was dirty and very small. The hotel is in good distance to Busch gardens and water country. Very close to colonial Williamsburg. The place kind of skeeved me. I would not stay again

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Tamika

I stayed at this property before and was much better last time versus this go round. I always clean the room with bleach and Lysol and I travel with my own sheet sets. The duvet they had on 1 bed was full of hair. Also water kept going from hot to cold in the shower. Not fat from Busch Gardens but just spend the money to stay at a better place

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

It was bearable, especially for the price, but the pillows were awful, and the mini-fridge was absolutely disgusting. The shelves were covered in some sort of nasty, slimy, greasy substance... Despite being the lowest-priced hotel available in Williamsburg at this time, it isn't even worth the price; I've stayed in $30/night hotels and motels that were cleaner and better than this one.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Dale

Quiet & pleasant & clean...

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

John

Was disappointed that the Continental breakfast was closed.

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Jennifer

The property is not kept up. Knobs on the shower were skewed, shower mode was the only way to run the water, the pool was large enough for only a few people, surrounded by junk (unless i missed the real pool) and the lobby was a mess. Broken and ripped up chair and dirty walls. Definitely needs attention.

Self

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Robin

Our room definitely needed to be swept and needed a good wipe down includingthe microwave. AC was not adjustable. Pillows were super small and super soft. Used the timer light in the bathroom because the light switch has a loose connection. Bed left us waking up with back pain.

Staff was nice though and the price was decent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Kevin

Room was comfortable and spacious. Restaurants and grocery stores close by. it wasn't the cleanest room. Felt dirty walking around with shoes and the shower was not good.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

cory

Clean and sanitized rooms, very safe, helpful owner, good parking

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Claude

The room was clean. Staff helpful. Parking was convenient. Location worked out well for us.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Debbie

Property not as well kept as suggested by the reviews. Outdoor area and lobby old looking with some areas needing attention. Room, bed was clean but room was basic, nice to have a microwave and refrigerator. Look and feel did not match the reviews.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Mark

Staff was very a
helpful when ice machine went
out of order!!!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Melissa

Parking was easy, staff were kind, room was not cleaned thoroughly (food on the floor, smudges on mirror, stains on bedspread, stray hair on bath towel). While the owners are clearly trying to upgrade the place (new marble countertops/shower walls, new carpeting) there was much left to be desired as mid-range hotel rooms go.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Rebekah

A nice stay for the price. The pool is small but clean and a great amenity to have during our stay. Clean rooms, but hot water was inconsistent in the shower. Overall a good stay. We would stay here again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Michael

They canceled my reservstion due to renovations

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

MARUJA

Enjoyed my stay and the place was quiet. Clean room and friendly staff.

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Russell

Avoid at all cost. We ended up staying the night elsewhere, after the first night, because of how disgusting the room was.

Family

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

John P

Room smelled like mold, had moldy stains in ceiling, stains on bed covers, handles on doors were dirty, cracks in the walls, and overall was not clean.

Towels were clean and smelled nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Chance

T

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Stephanie

The location was great. The room itself was dirty and old. A little refurbishing would help a lot.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Diana

I should have known when I walked into the office and was hit with the eye-watering odor of garlic, I would be in for a real treat. For starters, our room keys were placed in a paper card holder that appeared to have been in several different sweaty pockets. Upon entering our room, the must and mold smell rushed through the door like a tidal wave…it smelled like a wet dungeon. The bed linens were filthy with large stains and blood splattered on the sheets. The coverlet was covered in cigarette burns, and the pillow had makeup all over it. I got the feeling housekeeping just pulled the blanket up and didn’t feel the need to completely turn the room over after what must have been the previous hourly tenant. It was pure uninhabitable filth. I was promised a full refund when I told the manager we couldn’t stay there. This place needs to be shut down. Absolutely the most disgusting hotel I have ever been in.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Margaret

Good AC.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Janice

Clean and spacious but desperately in need of renovation. NO breakfast Although it is listed on the info card in the room and breakfast room pictures are n the website.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Lottie

Clean room...good staff.... extremely quiet.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Desmond

Clean, cheap efficient

Self

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Rashaund

Beds had trash under them. Mold everywhere, stains on the bed sheets.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

STEVEN

Room was a bit small, but all we did was sleep there so it was fine. Mattress were a bit old.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Stephen

Very convenient location for visiting Williamsburg.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

HENRY

Not well maintenance

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Greg

little run down but ok for the price

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

Jeff

Much repairs needed but we got what we paid for.

Room had not been thoroughly cleaned.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2026

Sharon

Parking was easy and location was ok

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Angel

Property was in decent shape and check in was quick and easy. Rooms need a face lift but it was clean and safe area and close to historical district

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Amanda

Everything worked and was clean. Price was great and staff is sweet. It’s safe ❤️

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Takeshi

Average motel

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Angela

Not clean chipped paint on walls, beds were so uncomfortable

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Joe

: towels and the rags where dirty the walls covered in crayon roaches hot water turned cold while showering. : trash under the bed. : and on top of that my reservation was not what i requested i asked for a king and got doubles and the owner was like take it or leave it his was was very respectful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Michael

The roims arent as nicebin the pictures or old photo's..No Breakfast ..I didnt notice deeper in the details..I think the hotwater heater is across the street somewhere.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

Rebecca

Parking seemed very sketchy, we felt like our car could be robbed at any point, day or night. Staff was fine, could be worse. The room was not clean whatsoever, stains and burn wholes on sheets and blankets, spider webs in the corners, floors have not been cleaned in ages... Shower water was not hot between 11am-5am... Had to shower at 4am, which still was a hit or miss...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Courtney

Great place great value. Family runned business, very nice couple. Great honest people all around. Zero bugs!!! Unlike next door...

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Jessica

It wasnt the cleanest.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Oct 2025

Moira

Everything about our stay was disappointing. The reception area was very tired looking and staff were not welcoming. The rooms were dingy and smelt musty. I didn't dare put my bare feet on the carpet - ugh. It was impossible to get a hot shower - surely a basic necessity. The bedsheets and towels were clean - thankfully. If you're thinking about booking this Econo Lodge, think again.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Kristie

Checked in and room was not as pictured- I specifically booked because there was no carpet in room. Room assigned was on the upper level

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2025

Beverly

Room smelled bad

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Cheri

One night stay on our way to OBX.

Hotel room was clean. Sink didn’t drain. Some mold around tub. Breakfast room was closed. We were given a $10 credit, perhaps because the breakfast room is closed. Hotel staff was very nice very friendly and helpful. Our room was very soundproof as there was a large group of young men staying upstairs and we heard nothing.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Kane's

no breakfest but rooms were clean limited bathroom supplies.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2025

Steven

The room itself was not cleaned well, The floor was dirty and the pillows had spots all over them and one of them actually looked like there was mold on it. However when I went to the front desk they did correct the issues, but those are basic item.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Taisha Monique

Reception is not as friendly when leaving I had to ring the bell and you can tell he was sleeping in the back

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Alexius

Eh. Wouldn’t book again

The room itself is functional. Not clean, however. Leaky sinks, mold, and there were roaches. The blankets were dirty on the edges. The staff was very sweet.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2025

Jay

The bathroom was half painted. The shower delivered barely hot water. Ice machine was broken. Bed was awful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Tami

Neat and tidy
Close to Busch Gardens and Water Country

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Nick

As far as motels go, it was a lot more pleasant than some beachfront hotels I’ve been in.
It’s a motel so you’re not going to get the bells and whistles you do with hotels but clean room, nice staff, quiet area and everything. For less than $100 in Williamsburg, you can’t complain

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2025

Sunil

Economical option for a two night stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Travis

It is conveniently located near Historic Colonial Williamsburg- and the staff were very friendly.

The room itself was clean and spacious. Sadly, similarly to many hotel rooms, the shower was confusing and resulted in a few cold showers.

Check out felt a bit rushed. (Ei: Banging on my door at 10 when I had until 11am.) This after forgetting to add me to the room service list- when requesting in person at the front desk 24hrs in advance.

Overall, my enjoyment of my stay outweighed my few qualms. Give them a try.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Clarence

Ran down dirty rooms with a lot of broken items in the room ( bathroom fan, toilet, outlet). The a/c smelled horrible. They also came in our room when we left for a little to turn off the a/c and the room was hot as hell when we got back. There was no continental breakfast! We also had a smoke free room but the covers on the beds had burn holes in them!

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2025

joanne

The tv cable was going in and out at times. I thought they did serve a breakfast but did not. The shampoo was empty in the room. I did like the table and 2 chairs. The pool was a nice feature.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025

Latonya

It’s was close to locations I needed to get to

Business_and_leisure

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2025

Roger

This place is absolutely horrible. The owner said that there was a complaint about me being loud at 1AM. I told him that I was sleeping at 1AM, that it must have been someone else. He said I was slamming doors, and just making up crazy things. So I checked out early. No hot water for shower, smelly and dirty.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Nicole

Not horrible

Honestly we stayed at the Red Roof inn across the street last time we were in the area and paid more and the room was a mess. Paid less here not expecting much and it honestly wasn't that bad. Room was pretty clean besides a stain here and there. Check in and out was quick. Just dropped room keys off in a bin and left.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Julie

The hotel was very, very clean and we were very happy

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2025

Lucinda

The rooms were musty, towels very thin, beds marginal as far a actual doubles.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Michael

For the price and location it was great for me. You get what you pay for. My room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and accommodating. I would stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Dung

Everything was good. Wifi could be better.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

doug

I did not like anything about this establishment.
What I did not like: 1-) The floors and interior were absolutely filthy 2-) There was no continental breakfast as advertised (the dining area had obviously been converted into living space for the property manager and his family) 3-) When I raised issue with the cleanliness of the room and asked that the broken vanity basin stopper be repaired, the manager became very terse and appeared to get angry. Lastly, I would rather sleep in my car and bath in the sink of a local fast food joint than to ever book another room in that hotel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2025

peter

Uneven floors in room particularly near bathroom, tub drain not functioning properly, table/tv area dirty, burn holes in non smoking room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2025

Joel

.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Ashley

The front desk person was friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. He gave dining suggestions and checked us in efficiently. Thanks Econo Lodge!

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Nancy

This hotel is a dump! When you enter the office to check in, you are greeted by awful food smells. A sign posted at the desk informed us that there is no breakfast served and they are “sorry for the inconvenience.” The staff was not welcoming and were actually arguing with one another when I checked in.
To enter the room, we were told that the door “sticks,” and you must pull hard to open it.
I headed to get ice with the bucket provided, but an “Out of Order” sign greeted me. The soda machine was also broken.
A pool was advertised for this property, but it was a tiny “maybe 10ft by 7ft” “pool” that was filthy.
The bed was lumpy and there were only two small pillows-small squares-not standard pillow size. The towels were tattered and had a gray and yellow tinge. The surfaces of the tables, bathroom and floor were sticky and dirty.
I have stayed in many hotels, varying from 2 stars to 5 stars, but this was my worst experience. I would NEVER stay at this property again, and I’d advise you to avoid it, too!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Nathaniel

Everything was excellent until it was tim to check out. Checkout time is at 11, and they had a guy going around knocking on doors just before 10 asking if we're leaving yet. He knocked twice and was very disrespectful. If it wasnt for that, id give the place 5 stars. T
They should fire the guy knocking on peoples door. It was super bizarre and we felt very rushed.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2025

Aaron

Quiet affordable ok bed hot water shampoo and conditioner clean the shower curtain.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

April

Quiet location. The table and chairs in the room was a nice for brining dinner back to the room.

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2025

Joshua

Pillows, like sleeping on a log. Mattress, hard as a rock. Shower, barely functioning. Over all look of the place was rundown and abused.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2025

Verified traveler

Thanks for a great stay in room 114!

We were given a convenient room. We felt secure being so close to the office. Very convenient parking. Very nice people in charge of the hotel!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Sally

Hotel is not impressive on the outside, but clean. The staff was very kind.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Vickie L

Convient and filled the need.

The room was clean, acceptable and served the purpose as needed.
There was no ice machine, no drink machine and no continental breakfast as advertised.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Elizabeth

Price reasonable for the quality

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2025

William

I was ok. No great expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Idara

Thank you for your concern and support for my comfort to stay in this place, I truly appreciate it.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Idara

Just love the area as it is really nice and warm

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Idara

Accommodation for my urgent stay was accessible and the quiet environment.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

David

Quiet

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Run this place is a run down dimp

Reserves a king size room but was given a 2 full size beds. The mattresses were worn out, the sheets & blanket were stained. I was there 4 days & no one came to clean the room or change out the towels & wash cloth. The couple next door fought & the female was outside screaming for someone to call the please. Others gusts smoke outside the room @ the cigarette smoke smell filled my room. You definitely get what you paid for.

Self

2/10

Poor

09 Jan 2025

Jay

Roaches.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Steven

Excellent budget hotel

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2024

Judy

The room smelled like cigarette smoke (very strong smell.) office was locked up when we had to turn our key in (6:20 am) with a sign on the window that said closed. Bed was very uncomfortable and hard.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2024

Samiyah

It was nice

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2024

Bonnie

Front desk was accommodating in room preference. Sign in the room says there is a Continental breakfast, but when I went was told it's not served in that area of town and pointed to a faded card on the counter that said it. We spilled a little water on the floor and wiped it up with a white napkin to find the napkin turned black! The bottoms of our socks are also black from the floor. I reported this when we checked out hoping some much needed mopping will be done. Had some trouble second night regulating the hot water in the shower. Toilet was wobbly. We both slept reasonably well though, the beds were comfortable.

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2024

Jamie

The soap smelled nice. The towels were not clean , the floor creaked, the cold water knob on the shower was broken and the heater made noises all night. The bed was extremely uncomfortable .

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2024

Nancy

Williamsburg getaway

Comfortable, quiet and economical

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2024

Lois

I was comfortable

Self