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Econo Lodge

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20 River Road Highway US 19, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States

+1 828 497 4575

$70+

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Econo Lodge - Cherokee - Bedroom

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Econo Lodge - Cherokee - Building

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Overall guest ratings

8.5/10 Excellent

Based on 508 reviews

Review highlights

Service

9.6
Location

9.1
Room

6.9
Breakfast

4.9

Good to know

Nice building
Clean rooms
Friendly service
Clean hotel facilities

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About

An easy stop on the road awaits you at the Econo Lodge hotel in Cherokee, NC. Our hotel is near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, Oconolufte River Island Park and Cherokee Botanical Gardens. We provide all the amenities you need so you can stick to your budget and focus on the important reasons you travel, including free Easy Starts continental breakfast, free WiFi, outdoor parking and a casino shuttle until midnight for one dollar per person each way. All of our guest rooms have a flat-screen TV, hair dryer, coffee maker, refrigerator and more. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program. Bus and Trailer parking is not permitted due to limited parking space. Note - hotel does not have an elevator, therefore must use stairs to access second level.

Choice Hotels

Amenities

Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Facilities for Disabled Guests
Internet
Air-conditioned
Free parking
Designated smoking area
Non-smoking rooms available
Casino
24 Hour Front Desk
Pets not allowed

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Overall Rating

Based on 508 reviews

Service

9.6 "World class service."

10.0 "100% found the staff to be very friendly."

9.1 "91% said the reception staff was great."

10.0 "100% thought the service was very professional."
Location

9.1 "Terrific location."

10.0 "100% liked the proximity to shopping."

9.1 "91% liked the proximity to sightseeing."

10.0 "100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby."
Value for money

8.8 "Good value."
Cleanliness

8.5 "Generally very clean."

8.1 "81% said rooms were clean."

10.0 "100% thought it was clean."
Vibe

7.5 "Good vibe."
Room

6.9 "Rooms are ok."

6.8 "Beds were acceptable for 68%."
Breakfast

4.9 "Breakfast is below average."
WiFi

4.7 "Internet is poor."

4.7 "53% said the wifi quality was bad."
Food

1.1 "Food is inedible."

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Overall Rating

Based on 375 reviews

Service

9.4 "World class service."

9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."
Location

9.2 "Terrific location."

10.0 "100% liked the proximity to shopping."
Cleanliness

8.5 "Generally very clean."

8.1 "81% said rooms were clean."

10.0 "100% thought it was clean."
Amenities

7.2 "Good amenities."

7.4 "74% thought the building was wonderful."
Comfort

7.0 "High comfort."

6.7 "Beds were acceptable for 67%."

6.0 "For only 60%, the noise level was all right."
Room

6.8 "Rooms are ok."

6.7 "Beds were acceptable for 67%."
Breakfast

4.7 "Breakfast is below average."
WiFi

4.1 "Internet is poor."

4.1 "59% said the wifi quality was bad."

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Overall Rating

Based on 81 reviews

Service

9.5 "World class service."

10.0 "100% found the staff to be very friendly."
Location

9.2 "Terrific location."
Value for money

9.0 "Excellent value."
Cleanliness

8.7 "Generally very clean."

8.3 "83% said rooms were clean."
Comfort

6.9 "Average comfort."

6.8 "Beds were acceptable for 68%."
Room

6.8 "Rooms are ok."

6.8 "Beds were acceptable for 68%."
Breakfast

5.0 "Breakfast is mediocre."

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Overall Rating

Based on 50 reviews

Service

9.6 "World class service."

10.0 "100% found the staff to be very friendly."
Location

9.0 "Terrific location."
Cleanliness

8.7 "Generally very clean."
Comfort

7.4 "High comfort."
Room

7.2 "Nice rooms."

Good to know

"Nice building"

"Clean rooms"

"Friendly service"

"Clean hotel facilities"

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10.0

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Excellent room it was clean, bed was comfy, would stay again, staff was very friendly.

Reviewed Apr 2013 by JenniferDB
8.0

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I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. This hotel was very cozy and extremely clean. This is not what I would call a typical 'Econo- lodge'. It was way above my expectations. If you are not staying at the casino. I don't think there is a better place in Cherokee.

Reviewed Oct 2012 by Eph533
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stayed one night and was pleased with room for the money spent.easy access and exit.would recommend.

Reviewed Nov 2011 by go2west
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I stayed during the street repair time. It was noisy and hard to get around since the street was down to one lane. It was OK for the price. Didn't expect much for breakfast and didn't get much. Coffee and yogurt.

Reviewed Apr 2011 by Sunshine52
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Staff friendly, room very clean, nice bedding and comfortable mattress. convenient

Reviewed Mar 2011 by Anonymous
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I recomend this hotel...It's close to everything,very ,very quiet and the location is so beautiful,close to the river and a lot o f trees around...Loved the place..

Reviewed Feb 2011 by angela53
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The room was clean--tv and ac worked--front desk friendly and nice --room service was very good. Breakfast was small (not much choice. Over-all very nice.

Reviewed Oct 2009 by Anonymous
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The location along the river was perfect! Close to everything we wanted to do, but not so close that we were bothered by the sounds of traffic or the crowds! The room was clean and fully stocked, but the beds were a little lumpy. The staff was excellent; helpful, but not intrusive! The breakfast menu was very sparse, but we will definitely stay again!

Reviewed Aug 2009 by Anonymous
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I stayed for one night and it was a great place to stay at. The check in attendant was very nice and check out was absolutely a breeze. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed Aug 2009 by Anonymous
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I have been staying here since they tore the Plasa Motel down a few years ago. I tried a couple of others but when I stayed at the Econ Lodge that was it, I have been comming back ever since. Icall the Qualla my home away ffrom home and try to get back as often as I can. My next visit will be July 1 to 8. I will be there for the Pow-Wow, which if any of you are in the area should try to see. I'm sure once you stay here you'll want to come back, especially when the leaves turn in the fall. From here I'm going up north for about 3 or 4 weeks and then back here on my way back to Florida for a week or so. So, why not make your next trip Cherokee and the Econo Lodge I'm sure you'll enjoy the Hotel and it's location.

Reviewed Jun 2009 by Anonymous

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Excellent room it was clean, bed was comfy, would stay again, staff was very friendly.

Reviewed Apr 2013 by JenniferDB
8.0

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I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. This hotel was very cozy and extremely clean. This is not what I would call a typical 'Econo- lodge'. It was way above my expectations. If you are not staying at the casino. I don't think there is a better place in Cherokee.

Reviewed Oct 2012 by Eph533
8.0

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stayed one night and was pleased with room for the money spent.easy access and exit.would recommend.

Reviewed Nov 2011 by go2west
8.0

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I stayed during the street repair time. It was noisy and hard to get around since the street was down to one lane. It was OK for the price. Didn't expect much for breakfast and didn't get much. Coffee and yogurt.

Reviewed Apr 2011 by Sunshine52
10.0

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Staff friendly, room very clean, nice bedding and comfortable mattress. convenient

Reviewed Mar 2011 by Anonymous
8.0

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I recomend this hotel...It's close to everything,very ,very quiet and the location is so beautiful,close to the river and a lot o f trees around...Loved the place..

Reviewed Feb 2011 by angela53
10.0

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The room was clean--tv and ac worked--front desk friendly and nice --room service was very good. Breakfast was small (not much choice. Over-all very nice.

Reviewed Oct 2009 by Anonymous
8.0

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The location along the river was perfect! Close to everything we wanted to do, but not so close that we were bothered by the sounds of traffic or the crowds! The room was clean and fully stocked, but the beds were a little lumpy. The staff was excellent; helpful, but not intrusive! The breakfast menu was very sparse, but we will definitely stay again!

Reviewed Aug 2009 by Anonymous
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I stayed for one night and it was a great place to stay at. The check in attendant was very nice and check out was absolutely a breeze. I highly recommend it.

Reviewed Aug 2009 by Anonymous
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I have been staying here since they tore the Plasa Motel down a few years ago. I tried a couple of others but when I stayed at the Econ Lodge that was it, I have been comming back ever since. Icall the Qualla my home away ffrom home and try to get back as often as I can. My next visit will be July 1 to 8. I will be there for the Pow-Wow, which if any of you are in the area should try to see. I'm sure once you stay here you'll want to come back, especially when the leaves turn in the fall. From here I'm going up north for about 3 or 4 weeks and then back here on my way back to Florida for a week or so. So, why not make your next trip Cherokee and the Econo Lodge I'm sure you'll enjoy the Hotel and it's location.

Reviewed Jun 2009 by Anonymous

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