Review of Econo Lodge Marion 2*

I’ve only been here 20 minutes and I’m ready to write a review. RUDE STAFF — SMELLY BUILDING I arrived to find 2 other guests dealing with a gentleman “John” at the front desk because their rooms were double booked. I waited patiently as they dealt with the rooms. As I waited a woman who was the manager on duty showed up and very shortly and with out making eye contact asked “what do you want” I started the process of checking into my room. John asked what room size I wanted and how many people were in the room. Then asked the manager if there was a room available for me. Because of the other guests dealing with their rooms being double booked and since they were making sure I still had a room, I asked if my room would still have the AAA discount applied. I couldn’t understand what the manager said as she mumbled without looking at me — something about parking and that we were not to take towels from the room to the pool. I asked to see the receipt and was verifying the price on my original booking on my phone. I was told I needed to hurry up and leave nearly ten seconds after I had received my receipt. I said just a moment — I needed to check my bill. The man behind the desk, John, decided to explain how a 17% tax works and that I needed to move because the people behind me had been waiting a long time (the people dealing with a double booking). I said, “go right ahead and help them — I’m just checking my bill. ” I was again told I needed to leave. Then I went to my room. On the way I saw the unique way this hotel does their laundry… they lay it out all over the hallway to fold and dry it. All of the outside doors are propped open — very unsafe. The entire property reeks of mold and cigarette smoke. The rooms were disgusting. Not even okay for $60. See the photos for details. I’ll just be using the space to change and get ready for the event I drove 14 hours to attend tonight. I won’t be staying — I’d rather drive through the night and sleep in my car after this experience.