Econo Lodge - Page 1

I spent most of my life in St. Joe, so when we need a hotel it's mostly just to have a place to sleep while we do the beach or a festival. So a top-notch place is not a priority. Good thing too, because this hotel is pretty bad. The pool was not open both times we stayed there, in 8/06 and 7/07. The first time, there was pubic hair in the shower, and the air conditioner was held in place with duct tape. The second time, different room, the air conditioner was also held with duct tape. Worse, the cotton terry bath mat that was folded neatly over the edge of the tub with a wrapped bar of soap placed on top, was damp, dirty, and had clearly been used either by a previous guest or by housekeeping to mop the floor with. Very gross either way.

The location is great, with a Dunkin Donuts next door for your morning coffee, plus several fast food and sit-down restaurants, two grocery stores, a liqour store and more. And it's a quick drive to town, the bluff and the beach. During certain parts of the summer it will be about the only hotel available, so be prepared!