Econo Lodge Waynesville

The bed was comfortable, the clean bedding looked updated, and the floors had been redone. We also had the advertised mountain view, plus a sizeable fridge and microwave. The breakfast was basic, with waffles, cereal, bagels, and honey buns, so we grabbed a few things and stopped at a fast food place on the way out. We needed a low price, pet friendly place for one night around Lake Junaluska and Waynesville, and this one was rated a bit better than others, so it mostly met our needs, though it felt worn. We booked through a third party with points and got a room at the far end. Its door was scuffed, lacked the peephole the others had, and the sliding balcony door didn't lock. For safety, we put a wooden board from outside in the track. The TV took effort to figure out, and there was water damage on the bathroom walls. The pet fee is tiered, $25 for dogs under 40 lbs and $40 for larger ones. On our way out, we saw new doors on the first floor and old ones on the second, so it looked like the hotel was in transition. The road up is steep, and I wouldn't book if it were snowy or icy because it could be treacherous. Even with the wear, it was decent for the price, and we'd stay again if we needed a pet friendly room for one night. Keep expectations low so you're not too surprised or disappointed.