Name: Econo Lodge Aiken
Address: 3560 Richland Avenue West, Aiken, 29801, US

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Ed

The staff was accommodating and worked to get me a ground-floor room. I made a mistake when booking the room and accidentally selected a smoking room. There was only one non-smoking room left on the ground floor, and it was an upgrade. The staff worked with me on the price so that I could get that room. The room and property were clean. There was ample parking. Only a short drive to downtown Aiken with its shops and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Yennylen

Travel nurse here, been staying for two weeks now and feels like home!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Jamel Tasheen

It was a great stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Betsy

I think the best way to evaluate this motel is to do it via pros and cons.

Pros: good location – right across the street from Walmart, a gas station, Burger King, Dollar General, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Within the same parking lot was a Mexican restaurant, liquor store, and smoke shop. This motel has a laundry room with vending and ice machines. The continental breakfast offered oatmeal, waffles, toast, pastries, coffee and juice. The room was clean, and the bed very comfortable. There was also a small microwave and a very large sized mini refrigerator.

The cons: the motel only had two small bars of soap, and a little tube of shampoo, there were no other toiletries.

Although there was a TV, you really couldn’t access anything unless you have apps which you can sign into. There was a night where we could hear people being loud outside our door which was disruptive of our sleep. The motel did not have an elevator so if you are in for a long stay, hope that you get a bottom floor so that you don’t have to climb the stairs. Our room was in the front which didn’t offer much of a view except the side of a restaurant while the back view at least had some greenery. The price of what we paid was much higher than what the motel is worth. However, we went during the time when the masters were playing in Augusta, which was only 30 minutes away. There was also no coffee maker and if you want to walk, forget about it because there are no sidewalks around.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Daniel

Had to leave in the middle of the night because of bed bugs. Got bit up. Told the front desk, they told me that there was nothing that they could do and that I had to wait for management. Waited on management, emailed them pictures and videos of bites and live bugs. I asked numerous times to receive a formal, written incident report but have yet to receive one. Management keeps saying they’ll call back but I’m the one who has to keep calling them. I’ve alerted DHEC, BBB and code enforcement to try to help ensure nobody else goes through this. I’m allergic and will eventually have to go to a doctor for antibiotics/steroids but am waiting for the incident report. I expect full compensation for my room, my deposit and any further medical bills associated to this or I will be seeking legal action. Happy 18 year anniversary to me and my wife, very disappointed in Econolodge.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Jamil

There were bed bugs everywhere,

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Scarlett

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Cedric

Had an issue with the microwave basically frying, I was offered the lobby microwave to use, if I needed to. I declined due to having a plan B. I did observe the bathroom needed minor touch up, but nothing that stuck out for being highly upset. Everyone speaks to you like you’re someone, and input is very important to them. I have never had any issues with the hotel. They make a lot of effort to satisfy.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Cedric

Really good! No issues!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

James

Excellent guest service representative.

Kumar is a superb representative of the organization. Friendly, effective and efficient.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2025

Victor

Friendly staff!

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2025

Nicholas

Fine for a couple nights… in desperate need of updates / better cleaning

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2025

Johneatha

Housekeeping tried to force her way into my room. Glad I had the chain on the door.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Roy

Overall beautiful place

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2025

Justin

There was hair on the bathroom floor and roaches as well. The bed seemed clean. I did not feel safe because people were coming off the street, walking to people outside their door making exchanges , then walking back to the street. We could also smell someone smoking weed outside our door late at night. When I went to the office area to get coffee there was a man sitting un a chair watching me and talking to himself. He didn’t seem to be affiliated with the property.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Mar 2025

Kylie

Dirty

2/10

Poor

17 Feb 2025

Rene

Dont ever try to take a waffle they offer to you- up to your room to eat- you will be banned from the place if you- yes you heard right- banned for taking 2 waffles up to the room to eat in comfort got us banned from going back!!

Leisure

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2025

James

Due to snow storm I was unable to go to a funeral, which is the reason for the hotel stay. The people at the hotel have refused to cancel my reservation as requested. They were rude and hateful.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

UDAY

It was a very good stay than expected. Check in was smooth and staff are so so nice. They will make sure to address any of our needs and concerns. Stay is quiet and there is a restaurant in 100mts distance that’s an advantage. Rooms are good to stay. Hotel staff are highlight to this property, they are very professional and helpful.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2024

Angela

Booked the hotel room but they said they don't take fema. So I didn't get to stay there

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Lori

Very friendly

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Tiffany

Was a ok place to stay. Would stay here if I needed to.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Tiffany

I like that the area is around alor of things.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Thomas B Jr

Our stay after Hurricane Helene

We stayed because of the Hurricane and we were three days without power. We are senior citizens..we needed the AC and a Hot shower. The front desk bent over backwards to accommodate us. They were friendly and helpful...the room was dated but clean and well maintained. And under the circumstances the price was right.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

Jennifer

The room smelt and had roaches. Reserved two nights, but only stayed one due to the roaches. They wouldn't refund the other night either. Instead the front desk said roaches are common.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Martina

Customer service was great an also area was great.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2024

Oswaldo

Basically, be careful if you stay here

The room was disgusting when we walked in it smelled of marijuana In the bathtub was completely stained and filthy. I went to the front desk and the gentleman that was working was very nice and switched my room. The second room looked a little cleaner until I saw baby cockroaches on the desk scattering, and When I pulled up the blanket, there were cigarette burns in the sheets and they were fairly stained. The bathroom sink had a leak and the shower was not working We immediately left and went to another hotel

I don’t believe I got a full refund, which is sad but Hotels.com was very helpful

I never leave reviews, but this was pretty bad

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2024

Damaurion

💪

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

AMARYLIS

Excellent location. Good service.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2024

Monica

Bathroom needs to be renovated , and cleaned better.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2024

Katie

The rooms were very spacious and clean. There’s a Mexican restaurant on the same parking lot - very convenient for dinner. The young man at the front desk (cannot recall his name) was very friendly and helpful - he said they have breakfast in the mornings but if you leave prior to breakfast, they have goody bags to go. Very thoughtful!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2024

Alexandra

Convenient and comfortable

Business

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2024

Dean

Pros - the front office workers were very friendly and accommodating. Kumar went out of his way to find a room with a working hair dryer for us. It took four tries, but he delivered with graciousness.
Cons - this site is in desperate need of upgrade and thorough cleaning. Our first room had ashes on the surfaces, a dirty bath towel hanging in the bathroom, the fridge was frozen, an outlet wasn’t functioning and it was just overall dirty. We went to Walmart and bought our own towels, sheets, pillows and sanitizer. Very disappointed. Book with caution!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2024

Keegan

Black Mold in bathroom

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Anna

The front desk staff was so so so nice. The go bags were a very nice touch, as we were there for the Masters so it was nice to be able to grab food and go. I will say the attention to detail in the room was lacking a bit. We found a container of onions in the fridge and a pepperoni on the floor by the sofa, left by the last person to stay in that room. Other than that it was a perfectly nice stay. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable. The TV was great, it was nice being able to watch Netflix.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Ian

We stayed here due to its proximity to The Masters (about 30 minutes away). Hotel was clean, beds were comfortable and they prepared a breakfast-in-a-box for us to take away in the morning so we could get on our way quickly in the morning. Very accommodating and kind staff. Thanks.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2024

Danny

Picture is not what the rooms looks like and the king bed isn't comfortable at all. But it was a clean hotel and they cleaned everyday

Business

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2024

Tatiana

Bought a blanket because the blankets that were brought to me had cigarette burns in them in a non smoking room. I happened to forgot the blanket that I bought and remembered the night I returned home and immediately called but was informed I had to call in the morning so I did was told the house keeper that worked was off and I’d receive a call about the next day.

The blanket is no where to be found lol

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2024

Eugene

Very disappointed

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2023

Jesse

Front Office staff was amazing

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2023

Terrie

Wasn’t clean

Business Self

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2023

Tiara

Fridge in room was leaking , tv didn’t work . Ac was old and wasn’t getting cold enough.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2023

MELINDA

bare minimum everything, 1 towel, 1 soap etc etc, breakfast same

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2023

Alphea

Hotel Recommended

Patrice the lady at the Hotel Front Desk was very polite and professional!

The complimentary breakfast every day was fresh and delicious.

I will highly recommend Eocon Hotel to my colleagues!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2023

Ruby

Did not have coffee maker in room, hair dryer did not work, non smoking room smelled terrible of smoke, wall behind bathroom door had pee on it. Had a nice floor.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2022

Raymond

The staff was overall pleasant, but lacked the resources to be as responsive as they should have been. The furniture was old & stained. A dead bug was in the bathroom on arrival, & a live roach was seen in the bathroom during our stay. The TV available channels' listing was outdated. The towels were stained. The bed linen had holes in it. Overall - poor condition!

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2022

Stacey

.Nice place good people swesome

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 May 2022

Verified traveler

Terrible place to stay

Terrible there was stains on the sofa, they were stains on a bed linen, there was more on the tub, it stink.

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2022

Timothy

Unsatisfied Guest

The room was big with comfortable. The issue was that the guest in the next room was loud and up all night.

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2022

Dennis

Good Trip

It was good after a not so good start. Our room that they changed us too was wonderful. The noise that we had to complain about was taken care of as soon as we complained.
We will consider staying there again.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2022

Verified traveler

Worst hotel ever

Floor had used band aid and dog food on it upon entering. Bathroom had wall to wall hair including tub and soap dish.

Business

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2022

Kevin

This property was in bad shape.

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2022

Alexis

There was roaches

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Mar 2022

Shyler

The service was alright but when i got into the room it looked nobing like the photos I killed to big roaches when I walked through the door the bed was very uncomfortable. It was dusty stains everywhere i ended up just sleeping there one day out of my stay and checking out.

Self

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2021

Erika

People selling drugs in breezeways. Blood stains on bed, flies and roaches.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Sep 2021

Dawn

Terrible...rate -1

Filthy sheets, hair in tub, hair on counter sink, toilet not clean, sticky tables , broken remote for tv, old furnishings, no communication cards, no complimentary breakfast or coffee

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2021

Antonio

Relax and chill

Very comfortable room

Self

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Terrible hotel

This hotel is located in a terrible part of town. People in the surrounding area and at hotel appeared to be engaging in criminal activity. The attendant knowingly allowed underaged girls to rent rooms. The room was dirty. There were electric wires exposed by the sink area. Bed spread was dirty and like the sheets had holes that looked like cigarette burns. Towels were worn out.
We didn’t feel safe. Barricaded door with chair and slept with clothes on in case that we needed to take off in a hurry. Morning didn’t come fast enough staying at this Econo Lodge.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2021

Bradley

Terrible Hotel

This hotel was awful! When you walked in to check in you were hit with a stench of cigarette smoke. The stairs to our room were rusted out and looked unsafe. Once we got into our room the side tables and tv stand were dirty and dusty. There were what looked like cigarette holes in the comforter and it had a strange smell. The bed was not comfortable at all. This was a terrible hotel!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2021

Shayna

It’s ehhh

It’s a very old and dingy hotel. We just needed a place to crash for like 12 hours driving from Arkansas to Myrtle, South Carolina. It’s not the best of course but it’s just like a basic motel. I didn’t see any bugs or anything like that but it didn’t feel clean at all. I wore my flip flops in the shower. I’ve seen worse motels but I’ve seen better. There’s a small pub/bar next door so there’s a lot of night traffic and drunk people so just go straight to your room without stopping. I didn’t feel unsafe but I didn’t feel perfectly okay there. The front desk guy was very nice though. Bring a blanket because theirs are thin. Oh but AIKEN is a beautiful and safe small town! It was voted one of the best small towns to live in in the U.S. I felt completely safe and happy in the neighborhood.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2021

Lisa

Stay away

Carlos was great at checkin, cant knock him. However, the room, I wish I could have turned around and left. The housekeepers clearly don't do their job correctly. It was pretty dirty in areas. The sheets were clean, at least they looked it anyways. The fridge, microwave were dirty. Halfa**cleaned the bathroom and sink area. The little clear holder for soaps and shampoo, was sticky and filthy. There was blood on bathroom door. Once got up to use bathroom, went to wash hands. COCKROACH crawling on handtowel. Therefore i kept lights on at all times, did not rest at all. No coffee maker, not that i would use anything in the room. We didn't even shower. Got there, no washrags in room. No back to the remote. Floors were dirty. The hotel needs updated badly. It was pretty much a shady place to stay. Inside and outside just nasty. Went to check out, was gonna let them know how i felt about my stay, nobody in office and door was locked. We just slid keys through glass doors. I will be contacting corporate. Never again would i stay there

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2021

jon

Never Again

This wasthe most deceitful advertising I ever seen. The room and vending room were dirty. We would have changed rooms but there was nothing on 1st floor.Hair in tub,which leaked from shower onto floor. Wire coming through mattress and room smelt like a wer ashtry.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Our room was very dirty, nothing was clean but the bed. Nothing was washed clean, light switches, tub, toilet. Very dirty place, someone wrote on both mirrors with marker and the staff never cleaned it.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2021

Joseph

Adequate for folks on a tight budget or hiding out

This hotel is about 15 years overdue for a major refurb. The last time anyone tried, it appears amateurs were engaged to do the work very quickly, and that was a while ago. I was OK staying here by myself; traveling with family, I'd go elsewhere.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2021

Lena

It must be an emergency!

The room was disgusting. EVERYTHING was dirty and stained

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

The staff was amazing and ready to assist us at a moments notice.

2/10

Poor

30 May 2021

Verified traveler

Place was filthy, razors under couch, no clean towels room service was dirty and disgusting . Trash in room on floor.

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2021

Verified traveler

The room had not been cleaned the first night I stayed and I arrived at 2:30pm in the afternoon. Additionally, no one ever arrived after this...So I used Lysol spray and wipes cleaning it myself for an hour.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Easy check in , clean room , easy parking and quiet

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2020

Brad

It was ok but could have been better clean room just nolf

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Overall for the price it was ok except this man who lives there has a loud ass truck that he cranks early in the morning and raises the motor to wake the whole hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2020

James

great place

Great place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good location at a good price\"....................

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Avoid! There are no rooms that are non smoking. Booked a non smoking room and upon entry it smelled like someone was in the room with an entire pack of cigarettes lit. They did change my room, but the next one smelled of febreeze and smoke and there were cigarette burns everywhere. Room was very dirty. Some of the furniture looked like it had never been cleaned.

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

06 May 2019

April

Dirty Tub

It was so dirty I had to clean the tub 3 times myself. The room smelled of smoke. The bedspread was stained & the floors were filthy

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2019

Amy

Old hotel in need of a lot of repairs. Still had old spring mattresses. Service was nice. Our room didn’t feel very clean.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Pretty much what I expected. Down for the Masters so prices were very high all over. Area was not the greatest but ok. Staff was friendly. Room had an odor and was quite outdated. Get what you pay for

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2019

joshua

I was pleasantly pleased with the econo lodge stay. It was a last minute booking and well suprisingly for the price no complaints.

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2019

Martha

Left early. People comming and going all hours. Doors slamming loud trucks girl hacking outside of door. Not a family place. Would not stay there again

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2019

Terry

A pleasant stay

Very good place to stay. The staff is friendly and the room was comfortable

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2019

Lynette

Rough start

Once we complained, then we had towels, room was cleaned, but after first night they had done nothing

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The staff was friendly, but the room was a non smoking room but reeked of cigarette smoke. The bathroom, specifically the shower wasn’t very clean and the bed was SO horribly uncomfortable.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2018

Lew

Staff very Helpful, easy access to main room and amenities

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2018

Timothy

Close to my job for the night

It was ok towels could be cleaner,no wash clothes to much hang out on property

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2018

Paula

It served its purpose

Bathroom kind of nasty and their was a stain on the sheets. Manager wasnt friendly. Overall it served its purpose.

Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Ok for the price????

This isn't a five start joint but those staying there already know that. I booked relatively last minute for the Masters, this was about all I could find for <$200. I may have rated it higher if I wasn't relegated to a smoking room (I knew this upon reserving...not necessarily EconoLodge's fault). I arrived at 2:00am and the service was very friendly and helpful. Beds weren't bad, just the smell. Ugh!

Family

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2018

Gideon

Sleep in your car, you'll be happier

Broken and dirty thrift store furnishings, burn holes in sheets and bedspread, and dirty washcloths left in the shower. Non smoking room that reeked of smoke and still had an ashtray on counter.

Room had been repainted and linoleum floor put in (thank God, because I can't imagine carpet). Toilet loose on floor. Best part was the new shower walls. BUT..they never installed the shower diverter, so you couldn't shower.

Room was quiet and location close to Masters. We booked 6 mo early at $50/not thru Expedia. Hotel refused our reservation because they charge $200/nt during Masters week. Thank God Expedia customer service stepped in.

Avoid, avoid, avoid.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2018

Sharna

It was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Reservation Problem

When we showed up tonight to check in the hotel did not have our reservation. The front desk did the best they could to get us in at a decent rate but it makes me worry about using Expedia in the future

6/10

Pleasant

02 Apr 2018

Cierra

I could’ve picked a better choice, not the best.

Family

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

DISAPPOINTED

THIS IS THE WORST HOTEL EVER I HAD STAYED IN,
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET IS WHAT THIS IS, NEVER EVER AGAIN.
THIS IS UNFORGETTABLE BAD

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2018

Robert

Stay elsewhere

Don't stay here and expect to be able to sleep at night. The zombies walking about, smoking and smoke coming thru vents, noisy a/c that turns on and off.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2018

Irene

Jazz night out

The room was very comfortable and clean. The receptionist was extremely helpful and nice. There was a Mexican restaurant within walking distance and the food was delicious. Walmart was across the street and Sam's club within a 1/2 mile. The Aiken arts center wasn't far at all. Very pleased with my stay and will definitely stay there again. 😊😊😊

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2018

Susan

appreciate the outlets on the bedside lamps, sometimes you can't find anywhere to charge your phone. Wi-fi inconsistent.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Very nice location

I had a good stay my room was very clean, but my neighbors were a bit loud. The lock on my door was broken.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Disgusting

Gross non smoking room was missing the smoke alarm and had burn holes in the furniture

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2017

John

Terrible

Room had roaches coming from everywhere. Your first thoughts is that room is clean but once you try and get settled the roaches came out

4/10

Poor

13 Nov 2017

Dawnella

Will not be coming back

I hate to say it, but we were kept up to wee hours of the morning from other loud guests, and the bed was absolute nightmare to sleep on. Hard as a rock! The carpet was dirty there was \"red\" drops on the carpet and I don't even want to know what that was from. The bathroom had a broken towel bar and the fan did not work. It was just not a good experience at all. Out dated, drab, uncomfortable, loud guests, hard bed. Miserable.

2/10

Poor

02 Nov 2017

William

Find a different hotel

The room was filthy, the carpet disgusting, the smell in the room was horrendous, I had to go buy Fabreeze to spray in the room it was so bad ! Never again.

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2017

SU

Dump

Run down and dated. No sprinkler system. Everything was sticky feeling. The carpet was nasty. No shampoo or Kleenex. Linens were whipped.