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Econo Lodge Franklin

2.0 star property

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Interior
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, a sink, and towels.
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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176 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, IN, 46131
  • Place, Franklin College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cypress Run Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dame Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a television, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Franklin

At Econo Lodge Franklin you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Dame Mall and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Franklin College. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Franklin hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Johnson Center for The Arts and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Franklin College - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cypress Run Golf Course - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Dame Mall - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hamilton Library - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Province Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marathon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Franklin

As a guest of Econo Lodge Franklin, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Franklin hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Econo Lodge Franklin offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Franklin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 150 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 150

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin
Econo Lodge Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Franklin?

Econo Lodge Franklin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Franklin?

Yep, Econo Lodge Franklin has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Franklin?

No, Econo Lodge Franklin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Franklin?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Econo Lodge Franklin Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 278 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and great accommodations. Just wish had breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were absolutely friendly and while the room was nothing special it was clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deseria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and courteous, comfortable bed and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yakob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I walked in, the customer service was exceptional—everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself is clean, well-maintained, and very affordable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great stay. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet peaceful property clean well maintained very nice and friendly guests and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always amazing. She needs some sleep though. She is always working
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are so amazing!!! I travel here regularly and love to make this my “home away from home”. Everyone I’ve encountered here make my stay pleasant and treat us like family. Thank you guys! We really appreciate how you always go above and beyond!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was more ran a a low income apartment not a hotel. Police presents each day there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price you're paying it's an excellent choice. Clean room. Hallways a bit dated. But who cares. NOTE: this hotel shares a parking lot with a different hotel that's a lower quality. So make sure you check into the right hotel when you get there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks guys see ya in a few

They are friendly and willing to help if you need the first floor or a kid friendly room. Stop through here monthly always same good service. Relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A serviceable stay

The hotel was well located, facilites were provided relatively clean. Good stay for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking lot needs repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Was quite and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had 2 rooms- The king bed was so comfortable! Could have used that 4th missing pillow though. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, first room tv broken worker said been that way for over a year, second room air conditioner doesn’t work and fridge doesn’t work and something stuck on floor of tub that also leaked, wouldn’t use and hallways had same debris on floors for three days I was there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seem kind of rundown on the outside room was okay when I was checked in staff was very friendly I didn't think it was up to normal Standers of the econo Lodge's I have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Worst place ive ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Works well for me!

All I need in a hotel/motel stay is quiet, clean, friendly and a comfortable bed. This establishment checked all the boxes and I will happily stay there again. Excellent value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023