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Econo Lodge Charlottetown

Econo Lodge Charlottetown is a 2 star hotel in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada 20 LOWER MALPEQUE ROAD, Charlottetown, PE, Canada
Estimated Price
$73
CAD
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One minute from the Trans-Canada, but concerns with dated decor and plumbing
Pros 
  • Free parking, free breakfast, and free Wi-Fi
  • Several guests found the location convenient for accessing the downtown area and the shopping mall by car
  • A few reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly service
  • A couple of guests mentioned that the outdoor pool was clean and well maintained
Cons 
  • Several guests complained that the dining area for the free breakfast was small and crowded
  • A few reviewers described the in-room decor as dated
  • A few guests were disturbed in their room by noise from neighbouring rooms
  • A few reviewers complained that the in-room air conditioning was not working properly

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This Hotel is Near...
Charlottetown Airport (2.8 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Updated on Nov 7, 2012
Overview
This hotel is located north of the downtown area (7-minute drive) and is situated within a 1-minute drive of the Trans-Canada Highway. This property is ideal for guests who prefer to explore the area by car or for travellers looking to access the Charlottetown Mall (4-minute drive or 15-minute walk away).

This property is 100% smoke-free and all 63 rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. Rooms are furnished with either 2 double beds or 1 queen bed.

Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.

A free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am.

Other on-site amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a picnic area, free newspapers, a business centre, and safe deposit boxes.

The University of Prince Edward Island is a 5-minute drive away. Downtown Charlottetown is about 7 minutes away by car and features the Province House National Historic Site (birthplace of Confederation), Confederation Centre of the Arts (performing arts venue), shops, restaurants, and the waterfront area. 

The Charlottetown Airport (YYG) is 9 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on November 5, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am. Pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
The Good
Negative reviews for this property outnumbered positive reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a few common compliments found.

Several guests found the location convenient for accessing the downtown area and the Charlottetown Mall by car. A couple or reviewers thought that the hotel was easy to find.

A few guests described the staff as friendly, helpful, and quick to provide recommendations and directions. One reviewer said that the staff "could not have been nicer or more helpful".

A couple of guests thought that the on-site pool was clean and well maintained. A couple of reviewers described their rooms as clean and spacious.

The Bad
As mentioned above, negative reviews outnumbered positive reviews for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this analysis.

Several guests complained that the dining area for the free breakfast was small and crowded. A few reviewers complained about the food and the selection at the free breakfast, while a couple of guests said that food items were not adequately replenished.

A few reviewers thought that the in-room decor was dated and a few other guests complained about plumbing problems in their rooms. One guest said that his toilet was leaking, while another reviewer was unable to get hot water. A couple of reviewers said that they noticed unpleasant odours in the halls.

A few guests complained that their in-room air conditioning units were noisy, disruptive, and ineffective. A couple of reviewers complained that their rooms were uncomfortably warm.

A few reviewers were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.9 out of 5.0, with 44% of 9 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #23 out of 26 properties in Charlottetown, from 52 reviews.

Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.2 out of 5.0, based on 19 guest reviews.

Verified by a front desk agent on November 5, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am - 10:00 am. Pets are permitted in select rooms at no additional charge.
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Guest Reviews

6.0
Fair

#15 out of 15
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 6.0 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 43
Guest Recommended: Yes
Guest Ranking Explained

Econo Lodge Charlottetown is #15 out of 15 hotels in Charlottetown ranked by the ratings provided by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Jean from St. John Nb, NB CA rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 8 out of 10 on August 12, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"it was great"


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Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Mont Laurier, QC CA rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 8 out of 10 on August 10, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Verified Guest from Elsipogtog, NB CA rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 2 out of 10 on September 04, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Collingwood, ON CA rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 9 out of 10 on July 20, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Verified Guest from Dieppe, NB CA rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 8 out of 10 on June 12, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Hotel Allowed a party outside well passed midnight, making it difficult to sleep."

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Hotel review by guest is Negative
Verified Guest from Cambridge, MA US rated Econo Lodge Charlottetown 4 out of 10 on June 20, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"The bill had strange charges on it (which turned out to be nonsense that we weren't actually charged for). Also, the breakfast was really lousy. I would rather pay for breakfast than be told "you may have one and only one muffin". The room itself was fine."

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Hotel Address: 20 LOWER MALPEQUE ROAD, Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Econo Lodge Charlottetown

Amenities
  • Business Center
  • High-speed Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Currency Exchange
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Computer
  • Desk
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Outdoor heated pool
  • Picnic Area/Tables
  • Ice Machine
  • Free Parking

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Other Hotels
in Prince Edward Island by Econolodge

Econo Lodge Summerside (84.8 km)

Nearby Cities
Stanhope (19.6 km)
Mayfield (29.5 km)
Summerside (52.4 km)
Pictou (70.3 km)
Stellarton (83.0 km)

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