Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Medicine Hat Highway 1 vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are clean but some are described as starting to look run down.

The room was dated with old carpet.

Many mentions of dated rooms, poor lighting (dark main-floor suites with high windows), low shower heads, missing living-room amenities (no sofa, single remote), key-card failures, occasional lack of hot water and an electrical outlet installation that posed a safety concern.

Rooms had some clean and comfortable aspects, although some were not as advertised.

Overall clean with some issues mentioned in room quality.

The hotel is clean, but the room was dated.

Rooms were reported as clean in several reviews, though there were recurring housekeeping lapses (not replenishing toiletries) and at least one dispute over charged linens.

Numerous complaints about disgusting conditions including puke, brown sludge, and general uncleanliness.

Convenient location close to town and easy access from the highway.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Consistently noted as convenient and easy to access, right off/just off the highway — good for travelers despite intersection congestion complaints on exit.

Concerns about homeless individuals near the property affected the perception of location.

Staff are described as friendly and accommodating, providing great hospitality.

Good staff and lobby.

Mixed service reports: some staff described as friendly and helpful, but multiple complaints about cold/unwelcoming staff, disrespectful housekeeping, charging for alleged damage, and long check-in lines due to limited front desk coverage.

Service was friendly but lacking in communication about amenities and issues.

Continental breakfast provided, but quality of food has room for improvement.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Breakfast had a wide variety (waffles, muffins, bagels, yogurt) and some liked the waffle/muffins, but several guests reported poor quality/preparation (eggs, sausage, potatoes) and limited healthy/fresh options.

Breakfast was rated poorly, contributing to an overall negative experience.

Breakfast is available but has mixed reviews; other amenities like the pool are mentioned positively.

The pool is lovely.

Helpful amenities cited include pet-friendliness, pool, parking and included breakfast; however breakfast offerings and bathroom replenishment were inconsistent and there were limited gluten-free/fresh-fruit options.

Many amenities advertised were out of order or misrepresented.

Good value for the size and cleanliness of rooms.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Multiple reviewers called it good or very good value for the price and recommended it for budget-conscious stays.

Guests felt the experience did not justify the cost.