Econo Lodge

OK… This is a modest hotel and maybe not suited for high maintenance people. HOWEVER we are in a very high priced metro area, (Metro Washington DC area) so I wont be overly critical of a place I got for a very good price.
The normal price when I booked was somewhere about $ 47 before tax. I used a discount code and got it to $ 39 plus tax, or $ 43.73 total incl tax. For that I will try not to complain too much
If you stay here get a room on the ODD NUMBER side. That is the side away from Hwy 1, Washington St and there is less noise. Not only that you can park below and probably see your car from the window.
The room had a big bed, a large mini fridge with freezer compartment, a microwave, TV, free internet, and a free basic breakfast. Yes basic –rice crispies, basket of small oranges, brown bread for toast, biscuits and mini muffins. Coffee was bad, but Im going out to eat in a bit at a place I heard was really good shortly.
The internet works very well, and to me that is a BIG PLUS!
The carpet is a bit nasty, but otherwise the room is fairly clean. The door has a deadbolt and chain. The fridge made noise and since I wasnt using it I unplugged it.
Evidently too many people steal towels so they have a price list on how you can buy your coveted Econolodge towels and floor mats at the front desk with prices! Wow. but they dont even have the Econolodge name on them! :(See the photo.
Only thing weird is that the bedding, both box and mattress are still in the original plastic! They put the bedding right over the plastic but you can feel that plastic and hear it. I feel like Im in a small childs room, or in a senior project where everyone has incontinence. On the good side it was clean and no mystery stains all over the mattress as often found in cheap hotels.
So yeah, Im here for a wedding on Sun, and stayed here Christmas night. Everyone else is staying at hotels over twice this price. So… you give up a bit for a low price!