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“Never again” 17 Jun 2009 - jennaphoto
“Prepare to be annoyed” 16 Jun 2009 - coastaleddie
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Econo Lodge University
400 Emmet Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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jennaphoto
Washington DC, District of Columbia
17 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Business

We booked a room at this place because a festival we were attending recommended it on their website and said they'd offer a discount. Big mistake. I reserved over the phone and they claimed they had no discount and hadn't heard of the festival but gave me a AAA rate they said was better anyway. We pulled in to the... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the your experience at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to all of our...

“Prepare to be annoyed”
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coastaleddie
Encinitas, CA
16 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Let me first say that I read the online reviews, and wanted to stay close to the university and everything was booked up; so I was prepared for the worst. All in all, I would not say the place is nearly as bad as you might think from reading the reviews, but it is not good. With just a relatively... more

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Michael Allen, Manager

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to all of...

“Avoid at all cost! MOST disgusting hotel EVER!”
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thatpoliscinerd
North Carolina
19 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Where to begin? When we first arrived at the hotel, we couldn't get into our room because the door handle didn't work unless you pushed in, pulled up then pushed down immediately, so we avoided closing the door as much as possible. The room was nonsmoking, but the smell of cigarette smoke knocks you over as soon as you enter... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the Stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

“Avoid if humanly possible.”
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thehebrewhoya
Hartford, CT
5 Apr 2009

Was in Charlottesville during an alumni weekend, so there was nothing else available. I wish I had paid more to stay at the Omni, or driven outside of town instead. Lots of loud people in the parking lot well past midnight, and I worried my car would get broken into. Or for that matter, my room. The door didn't actually... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

Thank you for your comment regarding your stay at our Econo Lodge. We value comments from our guests and try to use those comments to improve our hotel. I am sorry about the fact that you were not satisfied with your stay. I have spoken with the staff and reviewed the importance of maintaining a quiet rest full environment for...

“Very disappointing”
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Highland210
WV
25 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Couples

This was a last-minute trip and it happened to be the weekend UVA students were returning to school, so it was hard to find a hotel room. Booking through the Choice Hotels website, we got the Econolodge. The property is very shabby, in need of renovation inside and out. The desk personnel were friendly enough, but let their children hang... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. A hotel is defined by the quality of service that it provides to its guests. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that you're unhappy. Please accept my sincere apology for any...

“Dangerous place to stay”
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travelover777
Southern Indiana
26 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Business

I travel frequently and have stayed in a variety of lodgings, but nothing as disgusting and unsafe as this hotel. Traveling with a small group of educators, we had several rooms. Upon check in we saw several suspicious men and one woman. Once we got our keys, we each went to our assigned room. One member of our party was... more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about your experience at our hotel during your visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and we strive to make their stay a satisfying one. The principal goal of our hotel is to provide safe, clean accomodations and dependable service to all...

“Disgusting”
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jackieline
charleston
31 May 2008 | Trip type: Couples

One of the worst hovels I have ever stayed in. Unfortunately with it being graduation weekend we didn't have another option. The beds were ancient, the bedding foul, the bathrooms were dirty and old. The room was disgustingly smelly. DO NOT STAY HERE!! more

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Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the overnight stay you experienced at our hotel during your visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

“I'm the friend with the bug on her face”
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sandyeln
Norfolk, Virginia
17 May 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

I'm the friend with the bug on her face in the middle of the night. I booked the room without checking reviews first. Never again. I didn't want to walk on the carpet barefoot. The room smelled so bad it woke me up at 2 am...or was that the bug on my face? The Charlottesville Health Dept. was called, inspected... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

I'm concerned about the stay you experienced at our hotel during your recent visit. I'm writing to thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to my attention. We accommodate many guests each evening, and the principal goal of our hotel is to provide dependable service to each at a reasonable price. Consequently, it's disappointing to learn that...

“Only if you like Bedbugs!”
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1 of 5 stars
kkjimspq
Norfolk, VA
13 May 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
2/2 found this review helpful

Quick overnight trip to pick up a friend's daughter from UVA... No remote control for TV, room smelled like urine or something. Other guests wandering up and down looking like members of a Columbian drug cartel. Roomate awoke at 2 am with some kind of bug walking around on her FACE and I came back to Norfolk with several swelling... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

Thank you for your comment regarding your stay at our Econo Lodge. We value comments from our guests and try to use those comments to improve our hotel. I am sorry about the fact that you were not satisfied with your stay. Bed bugs are certainly disgusting, fortunately they do not present any health threat to humans. When we become...

“Won't stay here again!”
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GoodMojo
Florida
30 Mar 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

This was the only reasonably priced hotel available when I visited C-Ville... First, the good: Located across from J Paul Jones Arena if that's what you are here for, Bed was comfortable enough, Good Chinese restaurant next door, fridge and microwave in room, Tiffany at the front desk was pleasant. The Bad: Located across from J Paul Jones Arena (If... more

Management response from
Michael Allen, Owner

Thank you for your comment regarding your stay at our Econo Lodge, located at 400 Emmet Street in Charlottesville, Virginia. We value comments from our guests and try to use those comments to improve our hotel. I am sorry about the fact that you were not satisfied with your stay. We strive to offer the best value we can with...

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