Econo Lodge offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast, a gym, and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy lunch or dinner at 100 Bar and Grill or unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers.
Christiana Care Health System - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Christiana Mall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
The Patriot Ice Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
University of Delaware - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 36 min drive
Newark Station - 11 min drive
Wilmington Station - 12 min drive
Wilmington, DE (ZWI-Wilmington Train Station) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Biden Welcome Center - 3 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 2 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge
At Econo Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Christiana Mall and University of Delaware. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at 100 Bar and Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a fitness centre and a bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
100 Bar and Grill – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Also known as
Econo Lodge Motel Gretna
Econo Lodge Gretna
Econo Gretna
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Newark
Econo Lodge Hotel Newark
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Econo Lodge?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge and nearby?
Econo Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Econo Lodge?
Yes, 100 Bar and Grill offers American cuisine.
What's the area around Econo Lodge like?
Econo Lodge is located a short 2-minute walk from Christiana Skating Center.
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Econo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
5.2
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2014
New Orleans on a budget
This hotel cost as much as the scary ones, but was clean and felt safe. I was a woman alone in New Orleans for school, and I never felt concerned. The staff were warm and welcoming and helped me navigate the bus system. If you are going to New Orleans on a budget, this is a great way to do it.
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
8 Mar 2016
Séjour agréable
Nous avons été mal reçu par la réceptionniste en poste. L'hôtel venait d'être vendu et elle ne retrouvait pas notre facture qui était déjà payée et ne voulait pas faire les recherches. Heureusement le gérant a fait les démarches nécessaires et tout est rentré dans l'ordre. Bon séjour par la suite. P.S. ne payé pas votre séjour d'avance les hôtels changent trop de bannière.
Verified traveller
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2016
decent and comfortable stay; falsely rated
Went with my significant other to Mardi Gras and it was a great price. There is a bus stop right in front of the hotel so no need for a cab only when returning home at night. Even though it was about 15 mins away from New Orleans, it was worth the price and they are under going renovation. The 2 star rating is unfair cause we had an overall great experience. I was expecting an aweful room and terrible area but it was none of that. Ty you for making our trip memorable.
Santiago
4/10 Fair
21 Feb 2016
Easy on and off the interstate. quick to NOLA
Decent stay but not fancy. Staff was nice and polite. Easy access to highway and doesn't take but 5 minutes to be in Downtown New Orleans, if not during rush hour. Lots of parking lot.
ra
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2016
lovely
I was nice but the refregiter was broken
karra
8/10 Very good
15 Feb 2016
Leon
2/10 Poor
13 Feb 2016
We didn't have hot water they didn't do enough.
It was the worst I ever had. The room was dirty we didn't have any hot water the first night. The beds were uncomfortable.
Tee
2/10 Poor
13 Feb 2016
Ghetto hotel
No hot water, no shower towels, wouldn't clean our room, room phone didn't work to call lobby, fridge didn't work and everything is ghetto about it. Just avoid staying in this hotel it also changed names and it is now called days in.
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
12 Feb 2016
Cathy
4/10 Fair
9 Feb 2016
This hotel needs help
Reserved 2 rooms at this hotel for 1 night during Mardi Gras weekend because it was the most affordable and closest to the French Quarter. Check in was unorganized and they could not find my Expedia reservation for 1 of the rooms even though they were booked at the same time and paid for. They gave us rooms on completely opposite sides of the hotel from each other. There was only 1 elevator which seemed to be missing a roof. The first room we got smelled of cigarettes and was freezing cold because the air conditioner was on full blast. Strange because temperatures were in the 40's. We finally managed to stop the air conditioner but the heater would not work. The tv also did not work. When I called the front desk I was put on hold then hung up on. After a few call backs they said to come down and get a new room. 3 flights of stairs with heavy luggage later we get new keys. Check in was now a madhouse with many upset people being told they could not find their reservation. 2nd room was better, smelled of bleach instead of cigarettes and everything worked. The pool was covered with a dirty tarp and everything on the property just seemed to be in a state of disrepair. Also this is no longer called the Econo Lodge...the sign on the building says Days Inn. Very confusing and uncomfortable stay.
Vern
4/10 Fair
8 Feb 2016
The place can definitely use a make-over. The staff was not at all courteous. The bathroom door wouldn't close. Cleanliness is sub-par at best. Wouldn't recommend this hotel.
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
7 Feb 2016
Good for price
First, this hotel is listed as econolodge, but is now a days inn. This caused confusion when getting to our hotel. It wasn't a bad stay otherwise. Tub didn't drain isn't but it exceeded my expectations.
Verified traveller
8/10 Very good
15 Dec 2015
good
The internet did not work in my room.
Rod
4/10 Fair
15 Dec 2015
It wasn't all at, plus it has three names known as days inn, Econo lodge, inns and suite so I don't know what the real name is. But its good for one night stay.
josue
6/10 Good
15 Dec 2015
Near pier for night before cruise
Close to pier for night before pier. We found out later that parking package was available if we wanted to leave car there during cruise and be shuttled to the ship. Considering parking delay, might have been a good value.
Check in was quite slow because hotel had just changed to new ownership and employees were apparently not familiar with Holiday Inn system. But they were friendly and provided a room before the advertised check in time.
Nice breakfast with many options. Attached restaurant was closed and not many nearby choices, but found a Twin Peaks approximately 2 blocks away in Mini-mall.
Saukvillesu
6/10 Good
4 Dec 2015
Wifi
Pas de wifi dans la chambre.
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2015
Verified traveller
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2015
Affordable hotel
It was affordable and comfy. The tub was clogged but the maintance man came within minutes and fixed it. The staff mentioned that almost all the rooms tub were clogged so I'm guessing the hotel needs some tlc. The staff in the office were kind of off but they got the job done
it was ok
8/10 Very good
2 Nov 2015
Preacher
Hotel is in a great and easy location. It was quiet and clean.
James E
8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2015
I was fine with the cleanliness and service for the stay. The shuttle experience back from the port was not a good experience. I was disappointed by it and lied to by staff at desk.The shuttle to the port was great just the return was bad.
Rachel
4/10 Fair
18 Oct 2015
Ok but lots of problems
When we arrived had to wait one hour to finally get into room. They had not received the reservation from hotel's com. There were four other people in the lobby with the same problems. Room was cheap but they need more help on desk at time of check-in.
thomas
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2015
We stayed 10-8-15/10-9-15. I was worried about the reviews but was very surprised when we arrived. The hotel staff was nice and my room was very clean and comfortable.