Econo Lodge Gretna - New Orleans offers a 4.1-star stay with LGBTQ+ friendly amenities, close to The National WWII Museum and Louis Armstrong Airport.
Visitors appreciate the clean rooms and helpful staff, while noting some practical limitations associated with budget accommodations.
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Located just off the highway at 50 Westbank Expy in Gretna, Louisiana, Econo Lodge Gretna - New Orleans offers convenient access to nearby attractions and the greater New Orleans area. Its proximity to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, approximately a 21-minute drive away, makes it a practical choice for travelers. The hotel is positioned well for visitors who are looking to explore popular sites like The National WWII Museum, Jackson Square, and St. Louis Cathedral, all highly rated and within a reasonable distance.
This hotel presents a straightforward, no-frills environment focused on practicality and service. Guests have noted the clean rooms and comfortable beds, as well as attentive and helpful staff, with special mention of the front desk support during reservation issues. Some feedback points to areas for improvement such as the appearance of the ceiling tiles, occasional noise levels, and minor maintenance concerns like gaps around doors and non-functioning remotes. Still, it remains a budget-friendly option with a 4.1 rating from 188 reviews.
The property welcomes a diverse crowd and is noted to be LGBTQ+ friendly, supporting an inclusive atmosphere for all guests. Check-in is available from 3 PM with check-out by 11 AM, standard timing for ease of travel. While the setting is more functional than luxurious, it offers an adequate base for sightseeing, recreation, and transportation around New Orleans, suiting travelers who prioritize accessibility and value.
Nearby accommodations range from similarly priced inns to boutique bed and breakfasts, indicating a varied lodging scene in the area. Whether visiting for leisure or transit, Econo Lodge Gretna - New Orleans provides a practical stopover that balances location with straightforward amenities and service.
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The Econo lodge is great The room is honestly more than I’d expect out of a motel. Large bathroom. But I really have to say AMAZING service. Especially from jimmy who helped me at the front desk. I had originally booked through booking.com and they had messed up and never sent my reservation to Econolodge. But jimmy helped us through the situation, while booking.com was ZERO help. Booking.com ended up canceling my reservation entirely which would’ve left us stranded if the front desk guy jimmy hadn’t held a room for us through all the commotion! Even turning away walk ins saying they were full so we’d have a room. He handled the situation amazing and accommodated us perfectly.
The room was clean, customer service great and location was ideal.
We enjoyed staying at EconoLodge, the attention to the guests was exceptional and the room was very clean. Highly recommended!
Nice place off highway close to bus station. Manager was very helpful and recommended the bus instead of driving and parking to enjoy Fat Tuesday. Enjoyed talking with him while having coffee.
Pleasantly surprised. Staff was great and friendly! I was a bit skeptical about these rooms due to the fact that there was panel tile ceilings like what you would see in business buildings. But after checking past the ceiling tiles, the walls went all the way up and privacy is assured. However an eyesore. The ice machines were questionable as far as cleanliness. My room had too many gaps around the door. The remote for TV didn't work. Many areas in the room and all around the facilities need to be cleaned more thoroughly and more often. Some updating is needed. Please ditch the ceiling tiles.
It’s quite and the bed are vary comfortably I slept so peacefully
Kids were super loud outside my door at night but you get what you pay for. Super affordable option.
Front Desk service is 10/10 PERFECT !!! Rooms are amazing , clean fresh ! No hanging out , no lottering, !
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