Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Moore Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cajundome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Lafayette hotel with free in-room WiFi
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lafayette hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Smart Stay Inn features a vending machine and multilingual staff. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in August 2023.

Smart Stay Inn is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 397 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kereth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate. The price was right and the staff were friendly and capable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DON’T FALL FOR PICS OR REVIEWS

The trash had not been emptied, the floors were filthy and the wallpaper and ceiling were falling down in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Quiet night. Decent breakfast. Worth the money. Only suggestion is to hire a professional to do bathroom updates, very sloppy work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely satisfying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Ocala

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

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

6/10 Okay

Anselm, Pine Bluff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tayaporn, Woodside

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom towels were filthy. Large water stain with paint peeling off on the ceiling. Good thing the floor is not carpet. First room given to us smell horrible even-though it was non-smoking room. Staff was helpful and switched the room for us. The star given is solely for service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cleotis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unacceptable

My wife walked in to the bathroom and said, this is disgusting! There was a huge rusted out area on the bathtub. Bad enough that you could scratch yourself and break the skin. Also, the bath mat had hair all on it. My wife didn’t even wash her hair or brushed it. Also, once we laid in bed, her feet got caught in the sheet, only to find out it had a big tear on the sheet. The bed itself was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacie

Disliked: Staff & service
Upon arriving there was a plumbing issue, so I canceled immediately. Manager contacted me at 12:30 AM for us to return, and still charged my account. Kevin and/or Expedia have returned my calls, chats or inquired via account. Poor service from both entities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Renovations underway. Not complete. This is a motel. No elevator to the upper level where king bed room located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Traveled with family
The motel was better than expected. The room was affordable and appeared clean. It wasnt fancy and could use some work. The area doesnt seem to be the best. More ran down than anything. The motel parking lot is very lit up and the guest consisted of families and the elderly no one was loitering and the grounds felt safe. There could be someone in the office and the person running the business did come out and check us in but we needed towels at some point and werent able to get them. Overall a very affordable decent stay and I would stay here again in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling with a trailer and it has a lot of parking and truck parking on the back so it was very convenient. For the price was perfect we just wanted to have a bed to sleep. The guy at the front desk was very service oriented and kind, he answered all my questions and help another customer who had a phone from Canada and couldn’t make a phone called. The hotel as a stop to rest is perfect and quiet and clean. But that’s all, no fancy but remodeled to a more clean look. No breakfast and few options to go and eat but we got late so maybe on the day time you can find more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was cold, plenty of space in the parking lot, and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet was not correctly bolted down , the ceiling had previously leaked and was peeling paint
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy but a great bargain! Very comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025