With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown in Escondido (Central Escondido), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and California Center For The Arts. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grape Day Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Regal Escondido.
What's nearby
California Center For The Arts - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Regal Escondido - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Grape Day Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Patio Playhouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Palomar Medical Center Downtown - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 21 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Jimmy John's - 8 min walk
Alberto's Mexican Food - 5 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown
Hotel in Escondido with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 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
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Econo Lodge Inn Escondido Downtown
Howard Johnson Hotel Escondido CA
Howard Johnson Escondido
Econo Lodge Inn Escondido
Econo Lodge Escondido
Econo & Suites Escondido
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown Hotel
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
172
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
82
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Christopher
Traveled with family
Sep 10, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not kid friendly not disability friendly
Booked as a family friendly hotel, but they were rude and told us we “better be careful” when my son non verbal autistic child was making noise upon arrival even after explaining the situation to the man at the desk. Would NOT recommend for small children or families as the noise is a problem apparently but the people’s dogs next door were all okay. 👍
Stairwells and sidewalks were absolutely filthy Sketchy people hanging out in the parking lot. No smoking is permitted in the rooms so people are smoking right outside your room.
ROKSAN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Violeta
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was helpful, the room was clean. The only thing that was lacking was that they don’t have a dining area or complimentary breakfast.
Stayed for 2 days while A/C didn’t work properly. Guy at front desk with blonde hair comes to check it out. Tells me it’s working fine while it’s 78 degrees in the room. Asked him to lower it he attempted too and could not but was too ignorant to accept he didn’t know what he was talking about. So for 2 days I was in a hotel room trying to sleep while indoor temp got up to 80 degrees and he would not switch me rooms. One of those people that only hear themselves talking and no one else.
Steer clear from this hotel and just go somewhere else.
If you want double or triple charge in about a week after you checked out, welcome to the hotel! They charged me 3 times for one stay. Will see what's gonna happen tomorrow, it looks like they started to charge me every day. What a nice people!