Econo Lodge Lansing – Leavenworth

Can’t be beat for the price. The staff is warm and professional, the rooms are clean and comfortable (and unlike many hotels the water pressure in the shower is strong and renewing). There a lots of places to eat within walking distance. Breakfast was healthy selection of fruits, yogurt, cereal, bagels, etc. The vending machines in the lobby have just what you need. I got the impression that this was a spot well known to the local contractors who know a good bargain and a guaranteed good night’s rest. Everyone was friendly and I felt safe. I noticed several people had pets. (also very well behaved/​quiet).

Stayed over two days while trying to get house. We had an Rv trailer, which they allowed us to park in their parking lot. Staff was real nice. Only recommended improvement — better continental breakfast. Luckily IHOP was right next store.

As noted in many of my previous reviews, I’m very sensitive to cigarette smoke. I should have known better by the strong odor of cigarettes in the lobby when I checked in that the smoking policy of this hotel wasn’t adequate. I discovered that the first floor hallway was worse. Leaving the exit door open at the opposite end only sent the smoke down the hall to the non-​smoking rooms, one of which was mine.
This had the potential for a great stay because it sounded as if it were a decent hotel with a great rate. The front desk staff was excellent and helpful when I checked in. I was pleased with the variety of cable channels on the TV. The microwave worked great but the refrigerator didn’t work very well for some reason, so things didn’t stay cold.
The very strong odor of cigarettes spoiled my stay and made me feel ill. I developed a bad headache and felt sick to my stomach. Finally I had to open the window to my room which helped some but it was problematic since it wasn’t very warm outside. By checkout I had a very bad headache, cough and my eyes were bloodshot. I should have complained but I’m not sure what that would accomplish. Management should look into limiting smoking in the hotel or I’d think twice before I’d stay here again.

This is a great, cute, inexpensive place to stay. It is clean, cozy, and quiet. The front desk folks are incredibly nice, helpful, courteous, and conscientious. I’m puzzled by some of the other reviews about the quality… if you are looking for Ritz Carlton (and want to pay that price! then this is not for you :) It is a simple, safe, quaint place to stay right on the highway with a simple breakfast… and more than I would expect for $ 50 a night! I would definitely stay there again. It is right across from an all night IHOP, near the highway and major restaurants. If you are on a tight budget as I was, it is just perfect.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive place to crash this is it. Pretty much a no frills motel. You get what you pay for.
I can say the people working the desk are friendly and helpful. And they have a free continental breakfast in the morning which let me load up on bananas and hard boiled eggs. If that’s not enough for you we were also given 15% off meals across the parking lot at IHOP.

Nice little hotel. Small rooms but clean. from what I read this is the best hotel in the area, and I wouldn’t argue. Don’t let the outside scary you, they are redoing it. It is a nice hotel.

I’m giving 4 stars because the owners try so hard to make you comfortable. Apparently in August they are getting all new beds and bedding, which is a good thing. I’m bug phobic and checked high and low for bedbugs and found NONE!
The hotel was full for my last night, but they’d held back a room and put me in it, which they did not have to do at all. The lobby is nice and neat. The rooms are clean, although older. Having a clean small fridge and microwave is an added bonus, as is the AAA discount. They’ve won awards from Choice Hotels, which shows they’re trying hard.
Honestly, I’d still prefer a Comfort Suites for my business travel, but there is not one around this location, so I settled. I have to say this is the best Econo Lodge I’ve stayed at and would return as I feel safe here.