Econo Lodge Cedar Rapids

This hotel is run down big time. It smelled really bad threw the whole place. Windows on the 2nd floor were all open in the hallway some without screens. We had a man come up to us in the hallway asking for money. We of course said no then went down to the front desk and he was down there too and told the front desk he was asking for money upstairs and asked if he was staying there and they said no he isn’t. So they are allowing homeless people wonder the hallways bugging paying guests? Outside several sketchy people hanging around the parking lot. Will never stay here again. And only reason I did last night was because all other hotels around were booked and we were 2 hours from home. As far as the room it was ok. Bathroom you can barely turn around in so small. Highly disappointment. Website shows a completely different location I believe. Definitely not this run down sketchy place.

i booked two rooms for a night. the rooms were horrible, and when i found a crack pipe between the towels in the bath room i asked for a refund and i would find another place to stay. they refused to give me a refund and after 10days they finally told me i had to contact hotels.com, now hotels.com is refusing a refund also. Rooms stunk of smoke, a dozen burn holes on bed spreads, witnessed drug usage in the parking lot, as i said, crack pipe in bathroom, they lied as they told hotels.com i refused another room, i was NEVER offered another room and would not have taken it anyway. This place is a crap hole.

The desk people were very friendly and helpful. I was able to check in early. However, it appears that there are many long term residents and they gather near the side entrances. If your room is on the first floor by the side entrance, expect a LOT of noise from people coming & going. Also, there was a group (6-8) hanging out in the parking lot, drinking, etc...in the evening. Doesn't make guests feel safe/comfortable.