Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews of Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
Econo Lodge
2019 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 432 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 432 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The maintenance guy is kewl and the coffee is good and they're good with late check outs.... better than the budget inn on lycoming creek road... less quiet tho. I like staying here... some of the ppl staying here are addicts and stuff tho so just be mindful and don't really hang out outside lol
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from AGM on 12 Mar 2024
We appreciate your honest review of our property and are glad you enjoyed your stay. We do have Corporations and Businesses that choose to house their clients here while transitioning into the community when they are ready to do so. We look forward to any future stays. Enjoy your day!

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from AGM on 2 Apr 2024
It is great to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you with any future stays.

6/10 Okay

Marie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Okay Place with Stupid Keycard Entry
Receptionist was fine when we checked in. Next day was the same lady and she was kinda rude. We were trying to check out and the crazy keycard thing would let us in to get our things. So we told the receptionist and she was trying to get someone to let us in but after a few times, my husband finally had to tell her that she needs to let us in. All we wanted to do was get our things and leave. Breakfast is what they told us it would be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from AGM on 26 Dec 2023
Good morning. Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Econo Lodge Williamsport. I am sorry you had issues with your entry door lock. We sometimes experience this when the weather gets colder, being an outdoor property. I will definitely have maintenence inspect the door luck so this does not continue. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciete this. Have a great day!

8/10 Good

Heather

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

8/10 Good

kristiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from AGM on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to see your stay was satisfactory. We look forward to seeing you when in our area in the future.

6/10 Okay

ronald

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for your response on your recent stay with us. I see their leaves room for improvement. We strive for excellent guest satisfactory. Is there something we could do better for your stay to be even more enjoyable? We look forward to your future visits.

6/10 Okay

Audrey

There was no area to walk pets. Very noisy people who live there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for sharing feedback of your most recent stay with us. We are located in a busy part of town. However, just 1 mile away is Indian Park with a walking path for pets. There is also a River Walk close by to access as well. We do have long term guests here. I apologize if this affected your stay. While here, feel free to bring this to staffs attention for it to be resolved, as to not affect any stays in the future. Thank you!

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man I am from chicago and work in the unfortunate areas of the city and I walked in to this place got on my phone and booked a different place. Yikes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 30 Sept 2023
We are sorry to hear your accommodations were not what was expected. We have refunded 3rd party for your dissatisfaction and concerns are noted. Have a blessed day!

10/10 Excellent

Junnio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 30 Sept 2023
We are extremely pleased to know your stay with us was great! We look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Cristina, Dover Plains

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind compliment on our staff. We will be sure to pass this along, Enjoy your day!

4/10 Poor

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property dates back to the 50s, and has not been updated since. The smoke detector was laying in front of the television set and even so it had no battery. The hallways and banisters were filthy and they did not offer any daily room maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 30 Sept 2023
We are sorry your stay was less than expected. Maintenance was directed as to the issue with the smoke detector not being functioning and properly placed. They have also been made aware of concerns with exterior cleanliness. We do have everything available for guests at the front desk or amenities can be brought to your room, as Housekeeping service was not offered during your 3 night stay.We have recently updated flooring and bedding in most guestrooms, but our main buildings exterior has not been updated. We are planning on furnishings being updated in 2024. I hope you have the chance to enjoy them with us on any future visits.

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed and grossed out.
This place was terrible. We were suppose to have king, non smoking room. Not only did stink of smoke had 2 double beds, about 30 flies and looked filthy. Place was totally booked with people who looked like they have been living there for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 30 Sept 2023
We are sorry to hear the accommodations were not what you booked or expected. I am sorry you experienced an unsatisfactory room condition, as this is not typical. Our records indicated you were checked into a Non Smoking King room with 1 bed, I am unsure where this changed.We do have long term stays that local companies are helping find residence. Many local hotels have offered this to them for assistance. I apologize if this interrupted your stay as well. Your concerns have been noted to provide better service in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drapes were old and worn. They did not fit the window. The airconditioner was falling apart. The furniture was torn and dusty. The room and the linens all reeeked of cigarettes. My son woke in the morning with what we believe are bed bug bites on his arms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 25 Sept 2023
Good morning. We appreciate your response for your recent stay with us. All of your concerns have been noted and directed to the correct departments to be improved on. Unfortunately, you were booked into a Smoking Room, hence the smoke odor. As we spoke of on the phone, your room was inspected by me personally and there were not bed bugs. I appreciate you bring your issues to me upon departure as well. Our pest control company will inspect as well and I will email their report to you for your own satisfaction. I hope you have a good week. I will be in contact soon.

4/10 Poor

Doris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here because of a booking issue at another hotel. The only room available was a smoking room and we are not smokers. The roomed reeked of smoke and the walls were yellow from smoke. The bathroom door was broken at the bottom and the floor was never finished in that area. The furnishings are old. The check in person did not check any ID It appears that people live at this location as there was a grill outside our window and peoples belongings in front of various doors .It was very loud due to the highway being right outside the window. We stayed her out of necessity but overall it was awful and I would never stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 25 Sept 2023
We are sorry to hear that your stay was unsatisfactory. Being switched from one property to another that was further away from your original booking caused enough issues to begin with I am sure. I apologize for the issues during your stay with us as we do have longer term guests and we are located close to a major highway. I hope any future stays show improvement. Thanks you.

6/10 Okay

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 25 Sept 2023
Good morning. We appreciate your response about your most recent stay. It seems that your stay was just average. For any future stays please feel free to speak with our Guest Service Representative at front desk so we can make your stay enjoyable. Thank you and have a great week!

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from AGM on 26 Dec 2023
We are extremely happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Enjoy your Holidays!

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and professional; however, this was the worst property I’ve ever stayed at in the 31 years I’ve been traveling. Ceiling tiles falling down, showerhead missing, non-smoking room reeks like smoke, curtains don’t close all the way, exterior siding missing and I could go on and on. I would give them 0 stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for your honest reply. We appreciate your feedback. We will use this to improve on future guests stays. I am sorry your stay was unsatisfactory. Your concerns have been directed to Maintenance and Housekeeping, as for room condition. The smoke odor most likely came from the shared room on the opposite side of the walkway. Feel free to request out of the smoking area completely for any future stays. We also have an ozonator that can be ran previous to your arrival. Guest satisfaction is our top priority and I apologize that we failed to meet your expectations with this stay.

6/10 Okay

Gaylord

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good Bad and the Ugly
1) There was coffee and powered donuts for the continental breakfast. 2) spiders everywhere. Killed seven in our room. 3) outside of hotel is in need of lots of repair. 4) They rent the rooms out for $1200 a month. There were people basically living there. All that being said, I was staying there for the Little League World Series and stayed for 6 nights. The room was clean (after the spiders were killed) the bed was comfortable, the AC was great, the shower was great. There was a coffeemaker, microwave and a refrigerator. I had booked it months in advance and had a good price compared to what the price was being paid now. It worked for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for your response to your most recent stay at our Williamsport location. I hope you enjoyed visiting for Little League. Unfortunately, many families have had to reside in local hotels with our economy as it has been, until housing is found. I am sorry if this disrupted your stay. While we appreciate your compliments on your guestroom, I apologize for the 8 legged visitors. We have the hotel sprayed monthly, but as weather changes they do appear. We go through this each year as seasons change and do all we can with our Pest Control Company to minimize them. It makes it more difficult being an outdoor property, within close proximity to the creek and highway. We will continue to do what we can with hopes all is minimized. Thank you again and enjoy your day.

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place needs an update.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
Good afternoon. Thank you for your response, as it is used to improve on future stays. As you have noticed, we are an older property. We are currently updating flooring and bedding, with plans on furniture later this year/ into next year. I hope you return and notice our improvements. Thank you again!

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location
In a good location, with easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
We are glad you were able to visit our local establishments/eateries while staying with us. There is so much our area has to offer. We look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay while with us. We look forward to any future stays. Enjoy your day!

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Debby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, the bed nice, but we did not feel comfortable staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
Thank your for your comments on your recent stay with us. We appreciate your feedback. A manager may be reaching out to you soon to resolve your concerns. We hope you enjoy your week.

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Artia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible!!! Couldn't even stay the night. Checked in around 4, couldn't handle the spiders and noise so I checked out later that night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for your honest review, that is always appreciated. I am sorry this stay was unsatisfactory. Our departments have been made aware in order to come to a resolution so this does not continue. Enjoy your day.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anywhere but here....
This place was repulsive. We stayed for 3 nights for the LLWS with a group of kids and were treated to a dingy building with scary looking "residents" hanging out everywhere. Every door had a lawn chair, mini grill and ash tray outside. Once we got in our "room", we were welcomed by lights not working, a made bed with cigarette burns in the blanket, dead bugs all over the walls and lights, and a bathroom that smelled like an ashtray. Overall everything was filthy and not suitable for a family stay. If you are into the crackhead vibe and constantly worrying that your car will be broken into, then this place is for you. If not, then just pay a few more dollars for real room somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
We appreciate your feedback as it will be used to improve on in the future. We do have longer term guests that may need the use of a grill and cannot smoke in their non smoking room, hence the ash trays. I am sorry this disrupted your stay. As for the issues/concerns you encountered, they have been addressed with Maintenance and Housekeeping so nothing is overlooked in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at our Williamsport Econo Lodge. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you in the future! Enjoy your week.

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Tara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in on Friday August 17, 2023. The couch, ottoman, and chair reeked of mildew and was soiled. This resulted me having an allergic reaction. I contacted the front desk and was given fabric cleaner to spray on it. This place is gross.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from AGM on 21 Aug 2023
We apologize for your dissatisfied stay. Guests satisfaction is very important to us. Your concerns have been directed to Maintenance and to our Housekeeping Department to improve upon in the future. Due to booking 3rd party, they will have to contact us for a refund as we charge their card. They will then refund you. Enjoy your week.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from AGM on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for your positive review! We appreciate and value our guests and are happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. Have a great week!

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from AGM on 21 Aug 2023
Thank you for such kind words. I will be sure to pass this along to our staff!

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stay if you’re desperate
The lights in the room didn’t work, they did flip a circuit breaker a couple hours later. The hotel had the feel of a homeless shelter. Obviously, many of my neighbors were long term residents. To be clear, there were no issues or disturbances from the other residents. There were long hairs on the floor in the bathroom. There was wrappers in the floor by the night stand. In hindsight, I should have just checked out and gone to another hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from AGM on 23 Jul 2023
Good morning. I am sorry this stay was found unsatisfactory. Your issues have ben directed to both Maintenance and Housekeeping departments and will be used as an improvement tool for future guest stays. We appreciate your feedback.

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from AGM on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for your response. We enjoy having positive responses from our guests. We look forward to your return. Enjoy your day!

6/10 Okay

CHARLES

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The 1st three Key Cards did not work. They did not have a continental breakfast as was listed on their web site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No sleep stay
Very loud at night people hanging out in the parking lot making lots of noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Amy on 16 May 2023
I am sorry to hear your stay was interupted. We appreciate your feedback. It will be used to help improve guest satisfaction on future stays. Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not suggest staying here. Looks like long term people living there and they yell to one another, smoke, etc. Room was supposed to be non smoking, but smelled it right away. Did not feel at ease there at all. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Amy M. on 16 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback on your most recent stay. I am sorry your stay was not satisfactory. We do have longer term stays at this property. I apologize if this made you feel uncomfortable. Our staff does do all they are able to accommodate our guests and they will appreciate your compliment. Enjoy your day.

2/10 Terrible

Whitnee

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s fine
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from AGM on 31 Dec 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay at our Williamsport motel. We look forward to seeing you with any future stays.

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was lots of noise from others around us through out the night. The attendant that checked us in, was more worried about his smoking outside than really assisting someone. Another person there had to go out and ask him to come in and check us in, which then he did, but not speedily...and he even watched me walk into the office to check in. I thought he was maybe a hotel guest, certainly not a employee the way he acted. Rooms are extremely outdated and as my daughter said sketchy was the entire experience. I know it was cheap, but certainly the worse stay and experience of a 7 day trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Juan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are misleading of this place. Place looks like an apartment complex. People are hanging out with furniture outside rooms did not look safe at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Get what you pay for. It's good for the value
This used to be a very nice motel back in the early 70s! It's old! But it's kept clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

UtVa, Bridgewater

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spider webs and flies around. People talking at midnight and loud trucks outside early in the morning at 4-7am. Room keys failed multiple times (one still not working). Breakfast bags contained junks and a bottle of water. Very disappointed for a room of $175 tax/night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
What i paid for this property was way over priced. Breakfast was ridiculous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

holly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022