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Econo Lodge Cherokee

2.0 of 5
20 River Road, US Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Econo Lodge Cherokee
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Charleston, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I recently stayed here with some hesitation being that I've always stayed to four to five star hotels, and I was not disappointed at all! The room was top notch clean even the bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable and the staff was so friendly it was like they appreciated you spending your money and nights at their hotel. The... More

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Somerset, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

This is a great property, if, like me, you like old school, park at the door, motels. Clean as can be and very conveniently located right between the "cultural district" and "casino district" (as the road signs say) of Cherokee. We stayed one night in a room with two double beds which also included a fridge. Yes, the TVs are... More

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Morristown, TN
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Paid 79 dollars, which I thought was steep over the phone but I found the place well worth it. Very clean room, very nice people. For just a brief visit to the area, this place is a terrific choice for a reliably clean, cheap room.

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Macon, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

I have stayed at places at lot more expensive and not nearly as clean. Room was modern , clean, safe and smelled so good. I have never seen a bath tub sparkle like that, I would like to take the cleaning staff home with me. Front desk people were so friendly and knowledgeable. Felt so welcome!!!!!!! An the price was... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Econo Lodge Cherokee was clean and well maintained. It is an excellent value. The staff was friendly and kind. We had a pleasant hotel experience, enjoyed Cherokee and will be back. We hope to plan a family reunion in Cherokee in the near future.

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Piedmont, South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

You will not find a cleaner hotel room anywhere. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. The hotel is right in the heart of the reservation, close to all of the shops and attractions. It is our favorite place to stay when we visit Cherokee.

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North Carolina
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

This is an older motel, but it has been well-maintained. Front desk personnel were friendly and very nice. All rooms have outside entrances, which we liked. Our room, on the first floor, was very clean. We used the in-room refrigerator and coffeemaker. The TV was an older one (like a couple we have at home), but it had all the... More

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Georgetown, South Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

My wife and I had originally booked at the Rivers Edge, but switched here once we arrived in Cherokee. The room was great and everything was in working order. The front office staff was very nice and very helpful in recommending places to go to. We had planned on staying 3 nights but had to change it to 2 nights,... More

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WOODSTOCK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We found econo lodge cherokee was a nice visit. Rooms were clean, well kept up. Front desk people were very nice and friendly. Breakfast was normal for motels. Coffee was 24/7. Located close to the casino. Located next to the river, made for a very nice stay.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Ibooked this room month and a half ahead of time. I requested a smoking room and a gound floor room( my brother is disabled) When we arrived they had no smoking rooms and only a second flooe room . It did have a ramp but it was very steep. The office personnel was very nice and the breakfast was what... More

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Beth C, General Manager at Econo Lodge Cherokee, responded to this review
3 January 2013

We are sincerly sorry we could not accomodate you as the Casino Hotel had promised. Unfortunately all of our downstairs rooms were already booked and we were not told of your request. It saddens me deeply that we were unable to accomodate your request when it was brought to our attention when you checked in. We hope to be able... More

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Additional Information about Econo Lodge Cherokee

Also Known As:
Cherokee Econo Lodge
Address: 20 River Road, US Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC 28719
Region: United States > North Carolina > Cherokee
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Family Hotels in Cherokee
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Econo Lodge nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains is a conveniently located hotel in the downtown area on the Cherokee Indian Reservation adjacent to the Oconaluftee River and is minutes from most of the areas popular attractions like Harrahs Casino, Paula Deen's resturant, The Cherokee Indian Museum, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Unto These Hills a powerful outdoor drama that brings to life the tragic history of the Cherokee people, Oconaluftee Island Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Other points of interest include: Santa's Land. Cherokee Bear Zoo. Cherokee Fun Park Tubing on the River. Fontana Dam, Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon), Cataloochee Ski Area, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountain Railway. Come stay with us and enjoy being in walking distance to restaurants and many shops with a theater complex just across the street from the Econo Lodge. Activities include tubing, world class trout fishing, bonfires and picnicking on the river. The Econo Lodge is also just 30 minutes away from Western Carolina University. Guests of this Cherokee, NC hotel are invited to enjoy many great amenities like free fresh coffee, free wifi, free local calls and a free deluxe continental breakfast. Business travelers will appreciate the access to copy/fax services and free wifi. Traveling families will enjoy our larger family suites. All of our spacious guest rooms come equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, cable television with free Showtime and refrigerators. Handicapped accessible, smoking and non smoking rooms are available. Whether traveling for business or pleasure the Econo Lodge hotel offers a convenient location, relaxing accommodations and affordable rates to everyone visiting the Cherokee area. Our friendly staff looks forward to seeing you soon. ... more   less 
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