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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$66
$57 nightly
$66 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30

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1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Place, Moore Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Anthony Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Northgate Mall Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lafayette

Located in Lafayette, Smart Stay Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Dorsey Park and Donlon Park. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Moore Park Raceway and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Northgate Mall Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Dorsey Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Moore Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Saint Anthony Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Northgate Mall Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • J W James Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 5 min drive
  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel in Lafayette with free parking
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lafayette hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a vending machine. 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
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 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 473 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty Coach roach leg on our towel Hole on the top of the comforter Hole in the ceiling Only 1 set of towels No shower curtain n couldn't get ine til the following morning The hand rail in the shower was only hung on by one side My sons door didnt close completely unless locked
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was filthy. Toothbrush under the bedside table, holes and stains on sheets, pool had black water, trash in parking lot, no cups or trash can in the room. Floor was disgusting. So awful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lots of parking for a trailer and staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I never have any problems or issues when I stay at the Smart Stay Inn. It is my hotel of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Very affordable but also a bit sketchy with some other people outside smoking and trucks coming and going
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duwayne

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

Business trip

Professional staff with clean rooms that are nice and modern. A plesant surprise and a good value for the price. Truck parking is available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Staff & service
We didnt even stay there. I got lost and no one would answer the phone to help me get to the hotel.😪
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed, Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty room , holes and hair on the sheets , it was very bright on the window i couldn't sleep
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyetta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very friendly and polite. Don't judge a book by its cover. The outside might look like it's ran down but the room was very clean. The covers were clean just stained. Other than that I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

My 1st choice hotel

I stay at Smart Stay frequently. I never have any problems and I’m never disturbed by anyone or anything in or around the property. It is my 1st choice hotel whenever I come to Lafayette.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

English

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Price was reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alene

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

Shirt trip

Quick stop while visiting the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025