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Econo Lodge Franklin

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Breakfast area
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$60
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

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176 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, IN, 46131
  • Place, Franklin College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dame Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamilton Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Franklin

Franklin hotel with free in-room WiFi
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Econo Lodge Franklin offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Franklin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Econo Lodge Franklin features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Econo Lodge Franklin is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 150 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 150

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin
Econo Lodge Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin

Reviews

Econo Lodge Franklin Reviews

6.4

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very run down and smelled terrible. No breakfast available. Lots of foot traffic and doors closing through the night. Amazingly enough... the room was clean and smelled fresh. The bed was comfortable and there was hot showers 😆
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beware. Cash deposit required.

They demanded a $100 CASH deposit instead of the usual use of a credit card on file. No hair dryer. The fitted sheet wouldn’t stay on the mattress and there was no mattress topper. No working ice machine either.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Worst stay ever

This was by far uncomfortable scary surroundings and one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. The room was dirty the chair my husband sit in almost fell over because a wheel was missing I definitely WOULD NOT recommend this to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cord

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
They had a fire in their dumpster, shady people sit outside staring all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My tub faucet was seriously leaking and had been doing it for a long time based on all the mildew, but the hotel was booked for race weekend so I threw a towel down and showered on that. This property and the ones next to it are run down and attract a lot of sketchy folks who like to hang out in the parking lot all hours of the day and night. I spent the minimum amount of time here and would not rent this place for anything more than an overnight crash.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks guys see ya in a few

They are friendly and willing to help if you need the first floor or a kid friendly room. Stop through here monthly always same good service. Relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hari

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice. I had no shower curtain. I had to go ask for one after I took a shower because I didn’t realize it when I got into the shower. There was a water drip in the bathtub and the only way you didn’t hear it is if you kept the fan on in the bathroom. The door knob in the bathroom almost fell off. The side door outside could not be locked so it was open for anyone to come in to the hotel. The towels were very hard and had stains on them. The staff did offer to change rooms because of the water drip, but we had already been there a day so I declined. There was no hairdryer in the room, but I did go down and asked for one and they gave me one. Overall, the staff was very nice, but the hotel needs a lot of updating and it doesn’t look good on the outside and on the inside. Very loud and people hang big outside of hotel and hotel next door didn’t feel very safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and courteous, comfortable bed and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seem kind of rundown on the outside room was okay when I was checked in staff was very friendly I didn't think it was up to normal Standers of the econo Lodge's I have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Front desk rep was kind. She stated there was no breakfast option since Covid and explained they had worked on taking that down online as an option. We specifically chose this hotel with breakfast being an option. Too thin of walls with kiddos. Still has old tethered sign up with another hotel name. Not sure if this is an adjoining hotel or what.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamira

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was nice. Easy check-in and check-out. Front desk area was clean and neat. Toilet did not flush, had to fill a bucket to flush it. Bathroom door handle was broken. Shower had hot water and good pressure. Bed sheets had stains on them.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Pentwater

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to the interstate but not well marked with signage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Out dated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sonali

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unclean area around this and neighboring hotels. Has a lot of traffic all hours of the night. Room was worn out and bath tub was pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Micky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cody

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Worst place ive ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tembisa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Britanya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mold infestation

Small run down motel situated between 2 other motels. Sketchy buildings & area. Felt very unsafe. Motel looks nothing like pictures and didn’t have documented offerings. Our room was COVERED in mold. Told front desk, the only other room they had didn’t have A/C or heat. Front desk acted perplexed & said “no one else had ever complained.” Its clearly visible, so are they not cleaning? Do they just not care? Very hazardous! I believe it was room 103. Also ground lvl w/ slide open window. (Wld not recommend for solo or female travelers.) Checked out & got a refund. Front desk person was nice, that’s about all I can say.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024