Econo Lodge Lakes Region

The room was toasty warm, and everything was very clean. It’s only about 20 minutes from King Pine, with Hobbs Tavern just two doors down. The staff were friendly, and breakfast was pretty simple. I’ll definitely be back.

The owners or managers were nice, so I have no complaints about them. The bigger problem was the road noise. The motel is at a very busy intersection, and I had to sleep with earbuds both nights, so be prepared for that. My non-smoking room smelled strongly of smoke, though maybe it was coming in from outside. I’m not sure. The in-room coffee machine wouldn’t turn on, and I’d hoped to get better coffee than the concentrate available at breakfast. The food selection was poor, too.

The family staff were nice, and the place felt more like home than a motel. I enjoyed my two-day stay. The bed was comfortable, the location was great, and there was a large desk for working along with coffee available 24 hours. The walls are thin, though, so bring earplugs if you need quiet to sleep.

The breakfast area was nice, but there wasn’t any meat like sausage or bacon. I only stayed one night, and check-in at the front desk was pleasant. I wanted to leave the bathroom door slightly open as a nightlight, but it swung open wider on its own and let in too much light.