Econo Lodge Kent - Akron West

2.0 star property
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Indoor pool
Hallway
Jetted tub
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4386 State Route 43, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    3 min drive
  • Dix Stadium
    7 min drive
  • Kent State University Museum
    7 min drive
  • Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    24 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Kent

With a stay at Econo Lodge Kent - Akron West in Kent, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Kent State University and 6 minutes from Cuyahoga River. .This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • The Kent Stage - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • AAA I-76 Antique Mall - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • University of Akron - 12 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Akron Civic Theater - 14 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Alliance Station - 34 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Kent - Akron West

Edwardian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Econo Lodge Kent - Akron West offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • 4 steps to reach property

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 20.00 and a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 1.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 20.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Pool access available from noon to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Econo Lodge Kent - Akron West Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 582 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 582 reviews" "
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5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frank

This place is so bad I thought I was on candid camera or something. The place is in shambles, it’s smells like an ashtray, rooms were not clean (used toilet paper behind bathroom door, hair in tub, sticky floors). The elevator only went up so you had to take the stairs down. No parking and noisy all night long. I tried to get a room elsewhere but everything in the area was sold out. So I pushed three and stayed one night. I tried to get a refund but the arrogant Indian fellow basically laughed in my face in an Indian polite way. I really don’t know how this place hasn’t been shut down by the health department. Lesson learned, pictures on the internet may not represent the reality of the situation. I hope this review saves someone from the horrible experience that I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Reid

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately I chose this place because it was closest to my girlfriend’s house. However the stay was probably the worst hotel stay I’ve experienced yet. Front counter manager was yelling at all the guests in a very rude manner, went down to request housekeeping services and was told housekeeping had come already. Was showed a log but obviously housekeeping hadn’t come to our room. Trash was still in the bins and towels were still on the floor. When asking for new bedding the front desk manager said “we change the bedding only upon arrival” which upon request should be doable but he insisted he couldn’t because housekeeping had already left. Whole hotel smelled like cigarettes and I just couldn’t catch a break there. I wish I could give the place at least one nice thing to say but I just can’t seem to find a kind word. I’d love to be reimbursed for my stay if I could but I don’t think this is how it works. Anyways my struggle is another persons reason to stay away and that’s why I’m writing this review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay. No refund. who would sleep there?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Selected specific room that did not match photos support didn’t help either will never book thru Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility is in poor condition. The manager did not feel comfortable with giving us rooms on the second/third floor due to the elevator in poor working condition. The facility was probably new in the 1970's. He gave us a first floor room with an outside entrance. Which turned out to be a blessing because the fire alarms went off at 2:30 a.m. due to someone smoking in their room under the smoke detectors. We had to exit the room and wait for the firefighters to clear the area before we could return to our rooms. Guests were all patient but it was quite the challenge being jolted awake with the extremely loud fire alarm. Breakfast was VERY limited. Cereal and a prepackaged danish. ONLY if this is the last resort would I recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Brent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Rockne

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures did not accurately show property. Could not get clean towels and beds were not made up. Room type was not what I booked. Bath room real small. Air didn't work properly. Room either to hot or too cold. Problems with elevator. Management claim service was to be done but didn't help with our stay. Pictures showed pool and hot tub but hot tub has been removed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like that my original booking was somehow declined at the desk when it was already paid weeks prior and I had to pay twice for the same room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Keirsten

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff. Good pricing. Quiet location. Pool was open and clean. Parking is minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krista

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fontillist

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are deceiving. This place is filthy and in need of some major renovation. They do not properly clean there room and the lien is old. The walls are as thin as paper and you can hear all of your neighbors even across the hall. Not safe at all, anybody can walk in thru the side doors and the parking lot is disgusting. Please stay away from this place, especially if you have kids. The staff were very nice bu this place needs a complete gut renovation.. RUN!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
As you come off exit ramp of Rt 76, EconoLodge 20 ft away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was okay.. not enough breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burnett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we paid for on lines pictures were not what we received. Upon arriving, had to pay extra fifty dollars deposit. Out of all the hotels that we have been to, this was the only hotel to ask for a deposit that took us out of our budget. The plus side was that the room was clean. Breakfast was ok. Would not stay here again nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vincent

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we first pulled into the hotel parking lot, there was a fire truck with lights on in front of the hotel. Right then and there we should’ve know this would not go well. Upon checking in, the process went well other than the gentleman checking us in kept pestering us to change rooms for $5. We refused and proceeded to check in to our room. When we got to our room, we immediately seen stains on the bed, garbage on the floor and just a god awful stench emanating from the room. We were there for maybe 3-5 minutes and knew we had to leave. I will never stay at an Econo Lodge ever again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024