Econo Lodge Franklin

2.0 star property
Travelers stay connected with in-room WiFi at this practical retreat, where morning coffee awaits in the lobby before heading out to explore the surroundings

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Econo Lodge offers the essentials for a hassle-free stay. Guests can enjoy WiFi access directly in their rooms and refresh with complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby. The property provides practical conveniences including on-site laundry facilities and free self parking.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Franklin is home to Econo Lodge Franklin. The Legends Golf Club and Cypress Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Greenwood Park Mall and Indiana Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium, or consider a night out at Valle Vista Golf Club, Wedding Venue and Conference Center. Visit our Franklin travel guide
Map
176 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, IN, 46131

What's nearby

  • Franklin Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana
    Franklin College
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Downtown Indianapolis
    Lucas Oil Stadium
    23 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Indiana Convention Center which includes signage and flowers
    Indiana Convention Center
    24 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Hamilton Library
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dame Mall
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • The Burger Poet
    4 min drive
  • Marathon
    2 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Franklin

Property highlights
Econo Lodge Franklin provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Econo Lodge Franklin have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 150 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 150

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin
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Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Franklin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Franklin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Franklin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Franklin located?

Situated in Franklin, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dame Mall, Franklin College, and Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium. Hamilton Library and Province Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Econo Lodge Franklin Reviews

6.4

6.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were absolutely friendly and while the room was nothing special it was clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deseria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and courteous, comfortable bed and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are so amazing!!! I travel here regularly and love to make this my “home away from home”. Everyone I’ve encountered here make my stay pleasant and treat us like family. Thank you guys! We really appreciate how you always go above and beyond!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks guys see ya in a few

They are friendly and willing to help if you need the first floor or a kid friendly room. Stop through here monthly always same good service. Relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet peaceful property clean well maintained very nice and friendly guests and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad, was a bit frustrated with the cash deposit thing cause it was late traveling with a little one but the property manager needs to protect their interests as well so I get it. Everything went smoothly and we were back on the road well rested. I actually slept really well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good place just to crash for a couple nights. But you definitely get what you pay for! I will say that the staff was nice and welcoming but the place itself inside and outside was sketchy and dirty. Hair on the beds, stains on the blankets, holes in the walls (covered by a wash rag) stains on the walls, expired leftover food in the mini fridge, lots of stomping on the above floor, and the smell of mold. The younger locals we met in Columbus questioned why we were staying there and that the neighborhood/other hotels/motels surrounding the Econo Lodge are bad news, full of drugs, crime, and CPS involvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seem kind of rundown on the outside room was okay when I was checked in staff was very friendly I didn't think it was up to normal Standers of the econo Lodge's I have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had 2 rooms- The king bed was so comfortable! Could have used that 4th missing pillow though. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Was quite and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was nice. Easy check-in and check-out. Front desk area was clean and neat. Toilet did not flush, had to fill a bucket to flush it. Bathroom door handle was broken. Shower had hot water and good pressure. Bed sheets had stains on them.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unclean area around this and neighboring hotels. Has a lot of traffic all hours of the night. Room was worn out and bath tub was pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Service

Our stay was very good. The TV in our room did not work and when we asked the desk clerk about it, he came immediately and said that one hasn't worked and they were waiting for repair. We were given another room and it was bigger and better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Weird experience

Very sketchy crowd always in parking lot, hair in shower, entire building smell like smoke, noisy, traffic constantly in hallways….however, the room was decent and bed comfy. It just felt weird like in a movie. The management, staff just very strange characters like American Horror
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice. I had no shower curtain. I had to go ask for one after I took a shower because I didn’t realize it when I got into the shower. There was a water drip in the bathtub and the only way you didn’t hear it is if you kept the fan on in the bathroom. The door knob in the bathroom almost fell off. The side door outside could not be locked so it was open for anyone to come in to the hotel. The towels were very hard and had stains on them. The staff did offer to change rooms because of the water drip, but we had already been there a day so I declined. There was no hairdryer in the room, but I did go down and asked for one and they gave me one. Overall, the staff was very nice, but the hotel needs a lot of updating and it doesn’t look good on the outside and on the inside. Very loud and people hang big outside of hotel and hotel next door didn’t feel very safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk was pleasant and the bed was comfortable, but that’s the only positive we could find. The parking lot was in need of repair and very dimly lit. There was hair in the sink, in the bathtub. Sticky stains on the wall. No instructions for wifi or the TV. No breakfast in the morning. Only had one pot of coffee and there was no creamer. Have stayed in a lot of lower end hotels and this was one of the worst.

6/10 Okay

michele

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel on the first night and the last night of vacation. The two stays couldn’t be any different. First stay - there were a lot of druggie tweakers in the parking lot when we arrived. Screens were out on the first floor and you could see the people in the rooms dealing drugs to the people in the parking lot. We pulled into the lot and we didn’t want to stay here. We were afraid to leave our expensive gear in our rooms to go eat. The room was outdated and dingy. Pillows and towels were awful. But….none of our motorcycles were messed with. We were expecting the worst when we went to the parking lot the following morning but not a single bike in our group was tampered with. Second stay - our entire group was completely dreading staying here again. When we pulled in the parking lot, there were no druggies. All the screens were on the windows. We got a room on the opposite side from where we stayed the first time and had a really nice room. Everything worked and there was a blow dryer. I’d swear it was a different hotel, NOTHING was the same as 6 days prior. I’d stay here again if I knew I’d get the good section of the hotel. Great location with gas and restaurants near by. I’m not even sure how to rate this hotel since I’d swear I was in a Twilight Zone episode because what we experienced on the first stay was the opposite of our second stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always amazing. She needs some sleep though. She is always working
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

howard

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