Econo Lodge Buffalo South

After reading many of the reviews for the Econo Lodge South, I was truly skeptical when I made my reservation. The cost was important and this was the best found within the Niagara Falls area. Here is my honest assessment: I reserved a non-smoking upgraded room. Total bill with fees and tax approx $150. There were two double beds (OK). The linens were fine. The room itself was clean; we checked for bedbugs and found none. I loved the glass door shower which was roomy and also clean; the bathroom was too. Adequate linens. Yes, the pillows are lacking. No smell in the room. What I honestly think is that some real TLC would make such a difference inside and out. Mary handled my reservation over the phone and R.Hunter checked us in - both courteous. Yes, would stay here again and ask for that same bottom room. Definitely a basic place to sleep, that with a few nice details could be so much better. It was comfortable and affordable considering the location. Pleasantly surprised and pleased.

Unfortunately, this hotel just doesn't hit any marks for goods or value rendered. A word of cautionary advice, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, PAY THE EXTRA MONEY. First area of complaint, we we were unable to enter our room after dinner when the keycard didn't work. Asked the front desk to assist us, and they assured us it should work. 2nd time did not get access to our room, having to drive back to the office and get a room change. Second area of complaint, My partner and I were woken up at 1:00 AM by a screaming female in distress next door to whom which we made a phone call to the local police to look into the matter. Unsure of the entire situation 30-45 minutes later police "resolved" the issue. To say the least, the entire situation was extremely sketchy, and left us feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. Third area of complaint, we were rudely woken up at 8:30 AM by telephone, then again by 9:30AM, after not receiving much sleep or rest from the 1:00 AM scene. To ask us if we were staying here. We then replied yes, what time was checkout, to which we got a response 11:00 AM (which we were well aware of). Absolutely horrible. Fourth area of complaint, there were sticky stains and signs of cleanliness throughout evident in the space. JUST DON'T STAY HERE!

We stayed here for Garth Brooke’s concert. Price was high but it was very convenient - we went to outback Steak house when we arrived (3 min drive) . Hotel was clean, and good enough to sleep the night. We took an Uber to the stadium without issue 90 minutes before the start of concert. After the concert we walked about a 1.25 miles and then called an Uber and it was only a 10 minute wait and ended up at the hotel easily. We just made sure we walked past the parking lots. So definitely was a great place to stay if going to the stadium!

Stayed here for 1 night after a concert at the stadium. Very clean updated room, bed was comfortable, AC kept the room nice and cold it was nice to have a fridge and microwave. Very friendly staff. Also loved all the choices from the coffee machine in the lobby in the morning. Definitely recommend this motel if you're coming to the stadium

This hotel positioned us for a quick start on our next leg west, 700 miles to Davenport. Hotel is pretty spartan, and a noisy band at the Warehouse bar on the other side of the parking lot caused us to switch rooms (easily accommodated) to the other side. Hotel very close to I-90, malls, and BJs (with the cheapest gas we would see for the rest of our trip). No breakfast, but coffeemaker, fridge and microwave, and AC for white noise.