Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

Travelers find a peaceful retreat from downtown's energy in the garden, while in-room WiFi lets them stay connected at their own pace

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February 2026

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March 2026

Exterior - Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 (Lexington)

Lobby - Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 (Lexington)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 (Lexington)

Breakfast area - Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 (Lexington)

Located near I-81, Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown provides a quiet garden space for relaxation. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi connection and helpful conveniences including self parking and front desk staff available around the clock.

Good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

16 Feb - 17 Feb

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Microwave

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Microwave

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Microwave

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

Lexington is home to Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81. Theatre at Lime Kiln and Lee Chapel and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boxerwood Gardens and Stonewall Jackson Grave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Alumni Memorial Field or Cameron Hall. Visit our Lexington travel guide

820 S Main St, Lexington, VA, 24450

What's nearby

Virginia Military Institute
2 min drive - 3.1 km
The Lexington Golf & Country Club
2 min drive - 1.8 km
Stonewall Jackson House
2 min drive - 2.1 km
Washington and Lee University
2 min drive - 2.8 km
VMI Museum
3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
55 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's
2 min drive
Cook Out
2 min drive
Starbucks
4 min drive
Taco Bell
2 min drive
Brew Ridge Taps
2 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81

Property highlights

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self-parking
A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guest rooms at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Other amenities include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
32-inch TVs with premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and heating

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Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Garden

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Lexington

Red Carpet Inn Lexington

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Econo Lodge Hotel Lexington

Econo Lodge Lexington

Econo Lodge

Econo Lexington I 81 Lexington

Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

As of 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 on 16 Feb 2026 start from €52.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 located?

Situated in Lexington, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Lexington Golf & Country Club, Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery. Stonewall Jackson House and Washington and Lee University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Econo Lodge Lexington Downtown near I-81 Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.4

22 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good value, less than good mattress and pillows

Room was clean and felt safe with plenty of hot water in the shower. Tub a bit dingy, but most likely from age and not because it wasn’t being cleaned. Check-in and check-out was smooth. This is definitely a place where you get what you pay for, so the bed felt like sleeping on a cardboard box and the pillows were few in number and lumpy. The laminate floor was shockingly cold in the morning. All of that said, I was in town for a volunteer event and so tired both nights that I just appreciated having a quiet, safe, cheap spot to sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

3 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I called to ask for a 3 hr early check in to just leave our luggage before going to friends home because we would be returning late, after dark to the hotel. At 1st, manager said extra $10. I said nevermind. I then called back and said we would come at 12:30-12:45 to get checked in. He said no extra $20 fee and i dai thanks we'd arrive 12:30. We went to the hotel and a note said"on Break" so we couldnt check in for about 45 minutes. We waited on the lobby intil he returned. It was now 1:15. I asjed fir a room on the upper level, he said no because if housekeeping. I said ok, then in the back away from the main road traffic. Well, we got settled and heard prople above us fir an hour or so before going to sleep. Again in the morning. Coffee was ok at that lobby. The tv remite stopped working as we were watching football Ice machine worked good. Tub did not drain well while taking showers. We only came to sleep at night because we were at friends all day and evening. Parking good. House keeper friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is a perfect hotel for the price. One that allows animals and smoking, even though my smoking room didn’t smell like smoke when I got there. It’s clean and just right. Good air, good beds, good extras that I needed. The owner is very nice. I messed up and booked two rooms, at different times. The owner fixed it no problem. Even helped me check in at midnight when I arrived, and in a very good mood too. The hotel area is very clean and quiet and it felt safe. The hotel is very well lit up. A woman traveling alone, arriving after dark, I felt completely safe. There’s so many things that could have gone wrong but it’s like they cover every concern or need. I highly recommend this hotel and will stay here again if I’m anywhere near it again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I smoke so when I can get a smoking room I can but most places give you a. Room that’s all beat up and out dated. But not this place. Gave me a wonderful room for a smoking room. Not what I’m use to. I would stay again and the guy that checked me in exceptionaly nice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good stay could have been better

It was ok for a over night stay just to rest durning a long drive, phone was missing buttons, little mold on shower curtain an shower some rust in microwave. Air conditioner not working properly we couldn't get the A/C to run on auto so we ran it on fan mode. Bed was comfortable and clean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Very clean. Very quiet. Very cheap. My only complaint is I needed instructions for tv!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rickie S

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I have stayed here several times over the years. This is the best condition I have ever seen the hotel. The owner was very pleasant. I traveled solo and had a very nice room with a king size, or possibly queen size bed and a very neat, clean room with microwave and refrigerator. This hotel is at the very southern end of town, easily accessible to I-81, I-64, Rt. 60, and Rt. 11 Lee Highway. It is a short distance to VMI, Washinton and Lee, Oak Grove Cemetery, Stonewall Jackson House, Lee Chapel, many shops and restaurants. As long as the place stays affordable I plan to return.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

David

2 May 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The location is convenient to I 81 and RT. 11 and not nearly as busy as the North side of Lexington. Upon check-in the manager was not especially friendly. Maybe he was having a bad day. My bill was suppose to be $134.00 for two nights. He asked if $138.00 was okay and without checking my reservation I said yes. My fault for being trusting and assuming honesty on his part. The room was basic but comfortable. The only complaint here is that the floor was filthy. It hasn't been mopped in ages. Walked from the bathroom after showering to a chair and had to wipe my feet again before putting on my socks. Went for coffee the next morning. It was hot and fresh. The creamer is left out 24/7 and has been there long enough to separate and solidify. That was the Hazelnut; I didn't check the other two. How this place has a 7.2 rating is beyond me. If you are just looking for a cheap place to sleep and nothing else, this will do. Otherwise, pay the extra and stay on the North end near I64/I81. I would not stay here with small children that like to play on the floor! Also, the whole one left at a certain price is a scam. The place was nearly empty. Four vehicles each night including mine. The second floor wasn't even in use. I stay in many hotels around Virginia each year chasing birds. Like most I try to find a deal when I travel. What I have realized is that sometimes you get what you pay for, but this was sadly the worst of the worst. Conclusion: Don't stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025