Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 15-minute drive of Virginia Tech University and Kiwanis Park, approximately 2.7 miles from Circle Park and 2.8 miles from East Main Street Historic District.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a swimming pool available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Econo Lodge Christiansburg-Blacksburg I-81

Average nightly price at Econo Lodge Christiansburg-Blacksburg I-81 by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$52
February	$56
March	$54
April	$59
May	$85
June	$54
July	$52
August	$71
September	$72
October	$89
November	$76
December	$52

What guests think

Across reviews of Econo Lodge Christiansburg-Blacksburg I-81, guests consistently praise the friendly front-desk service and convenient location off I-81 for Virginia Tech visits, while noting dated rooms and variable cleanliness that ranges from acceptably tidy to noticeably dirty or musty.

Breakfast is typically a simple grab-and-go selection, and pricing can feel high during peak events. Parking is easy, but several guests reported the outdoor pool being closed or not functioning. Overall, expect a no-frills, budget stay focused on convenience and friendly staff.

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Facilities

Parking is straightforward, and several reviews say the outdoor pool was closed or not functioning. The property allows pets, with at least one mention of a fee.

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Elizabeth

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable great parking. Couple next door let their children play outside the rooms till 1 am, so my dog barked at them till 1 am. Not hotel fault. Bad parenting fault. But would stay again for overnight with a pet. Great price.

10

Khanh

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff & clean room & easy parking.

10

STEVE

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older hotel refurbished, so a good sized room with microwave, refrigerator, TV, numerous charging points. Quiet considering it is near I-81. Trees on the lot and an outside pool, closed for this visit. No breakfast but McDonalds across the road. Good value and a pleasant stay.

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Alison

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel for the price point. Rooms tastefully renovated. I appreciated always being able to find parking right outside my room. The breakfast is basic but will do in a pinch. Staff really friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The only downside - I visited for a couple of days in July and one of the big reasons I selected this hotel over an other, was the advertised amenity of an outdoor swimming pool. Upon arrival, I was informed that the pool was closed. Not for the day - it was still tarped from the winter - indicating to me no intention in opening any time soon.

6

Bruce

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was quick and cordial. Dangerously icy footing just outside the room door. Room television would not tune stations

8

Miriam

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

front desk was very kind and informative. The parking was easy. breakfast was decent. shower was strong and bed was comfortable. no frills but perfect for our needs.

8

Rosemary

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were not at all comfortable and had continuous waking up in pain. Staff was curtious and wonderful. Area was great for food options. The elevator was out and had to walk up stairs to room.

4

Michel

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They said swimming pool and it's non fonctional. The break fast was not abreak fast No toast, no egg no muffen, Just sugar cereal for kid The coffe is wather colored. Incredible

6

Randolph R

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is showing some wear and tear. Also, the property claims to be pet friendly, but we were charged $15/night for each of our Yorkshire terriers. They were crated for sleep and with us when we gone, if we had not said anything about them nobody would have known they were there.

8

merrilee

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location to VT and right off 81 was good. 15 min from campus. Hotel is older, but it was clean and convenient. Our car was parked outside the room which was actually nice. Take and go breakfast was fine. We will stay here again without a doubt. Staff was really nice. Sheetz and Dunkin was in walking distance.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several guests found rooms clean, but many reported dirty floors and linens, stains, and smoke or mildew odors.

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Brenda

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the staff was helpful room clean

8

David J or Joy M

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, bed was comfortable.

2

Marcus

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was super run down. Dirty padded bench, covered in stains. Stains on the comforter. Broken table. Just horrible condition for a $250 night. Barely worth $50

6

Mattie

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for. The stay was average. Not good, not bad. Of note, the floor was FILTHY. I showered, walked around the room barefoot doing hair and makeup and when I went to put shoes on the bottom of my feet were BLACK.

10

Arkadiy

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room,nice front desk attendant, very quiet night. Would definitely stay again.

8

Robin

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. It was basic and could have used some updates. Loved the check in/desk staff.

2

AMY

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel lobby and the room we stayed in smelled of mold and mildew. If you have allergies or dislike mold/mildew find another place to stay.

4

Valerie

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The tub, toilet, and sink had visible dirt and mirror had spit residue. Towels were missing and the ones my husband brought back stunk like smoke as did the room. The floors were dirty. Dusty lamps, stained chairs, scraped paint. Just rundown. Also online said started at $90. We had to pay $250! On the other hand, Bed linens looked and smelled clean. Food was stated to be continental breakfast and it was. Included hard boiled eggs and yogurt. Honestly would not ever stay here again.

4

Daniel

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We tried to cancel our reservation 24 hrs ahead, but was told we would lose our money because we prepaid thru Expedia. I contacted Expedia and they didn’t have our reservation. Floors in Econolodge are sticky and very dirty. If you wipe water off the floor the cloth is dirty. Would NOT recommend.

4

Susan

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I realize this was a lower end hotel, but for $175 per night, it was very dirty. Used soap and hair in bathroom--disgusting! Beds hard and uncomfortable; covers on bed the thinnest ive ever experienced. Everything looked like ownership didnt care about winning repeat customers, including lose tiles in bathroom. I stayed a total of 9 hours between check in and out, and could not wait to leave.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with worn furnishings and bathrooms needing updates. Bed comfort varies (some hard or uncomfortable), noise from traffic or neighboring rooms is noted, and Wi-Fi reliability was weak for a few guests.

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Roland

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not bad but not good either. Very dated and beds were very uncomfortable.

6

Curtis

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good rate for one night stay. Helpful staff. Renovated with vinyl wood flooring. Dated furniture.

8

Diane

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at reception desk. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was just premade stuff, toast, cereal, yogurt, milk and juice. I would stay here again. It is very close to I81 so you do hear traffic noise from the highway.

8

Phyllis

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff. Clean room. Road noise was evident. Breakfast adequate.

4

Peter

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Noisy rooms, Weak WIFI, Poor Breakfast.

4

Timothy

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very outdated, the beds were hard as a rock and the covers were like sheets of paper. The breakfast was a joke, only good thing was the shower. Way too overpriced as well. I get it it's a Va Tech game, but absolutely ridiculous price for one night.

8

Tracey

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was hard as a brick. Bathroom needs updating.

6

Michael

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old and run down

6

Francisco

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old motel, mattress has a dip in the middle. Desk chair very dirty. Furniture and facilities are in dire need for an upgrade. Will not stay here again and don’t recommend it.

6

Brian

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Minimal amenities. Basically a hotel room, not much more. No WIFI (at least none to noted to me).

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Service

Front-desk staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in. A few issues were mentioned, such as a room not being made up and needing room changes due to smoke.

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Brenda

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the staff was helpful room clean

8

Jeff

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front staff

8

David J or Joy M

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, bed was comfortable.

8

Miriam

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

front desk was very kind and informative. The parking was easy. breakfast was decent. shower was strong and bed was comfortable. no frills but perfect for our needs.

4

James

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mildew smell Never made up room

10

Hanna

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love how quick check in and check out was! Great costumer service

10

Celie

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk folks were great! That’s all we needed!

6

Forrest

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I made a reservation in advance. It was a football weekend so rates were jacked up. The "non-smoking" room I was given was obviously smoked in. It was awful. The desk clerk made me come back to the desk to give me another room, which meant re-packing everything back into the car. The second room smelled better, but it was upstairs - and that was ok - and it was quiet and nicer.

8

James

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, great service!

8

Robin

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. It was basic and could have used some updates. Loved the check in/desk staff.

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Location

Very convenient off I-81 for Virginia Tech visits, with dining and services nearby. Some traffic noise is audible due to the highway proximity.

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Chad a

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place that is very convenient to Blacksburg. Convenient area, easy on and off 460 and 81. It’s an Econo Lodge, meets and exceeds our expectations of a motel. Thanks again.

8

Nancy

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location to VT!

8

Rao

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, convenient to the interstate and the University campus.

8

Diane

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at reception desk. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was just premade stuff, toast, cereal, yogurt, milk and juice. I would stay here again. It is very close to I81 so you do hear traffic noise from the highway.

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Jean

May 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location next to the I-81

10

Chad

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean place, staff is very friendly, location is perfect for everything Christiansburg or Blacksburg. Yeah, it’s an Econo Lodge, but it’s perfect for our needs. We’ll be back again and again.

8

eric

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to 81 and 460, so very convenient location.

10

Jean

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near the I81, convenient no detours to get there and back on the road.

8

Mohammadreza

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was located just off the highway. Many dining options were accessible nearby.

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merrilee

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location to VT and right off 81 was good. 15 min from campus. Hotel is older, but it was clean and convenient. Our car was parked outside the room which was actually nice. Take and go breakfast was fine. We will stay here again without a doubt. Staff was really nice. Sheetz and Dunkin was in walking distance.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic grab-and-go (cereal, muffins, coffee, yogurt), adequate for some but too limited or poor for others. Several guests wished for hot items or stronger coffee.

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Heather

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is amazing, the rooms are always clean & comfortable, overall it's quiet and we feel safe leaving tools on the back of the truck with it parked in eye sight. The breakfast selection is slim, but that's at most places these days.

8

Heather

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing that would make staying here better would be better breakfast options.

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Lisa

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I felt safe being here by myself. It was clean and the bed was comfy. I slept well because it was quiet while I was there. I would have liked a hot breakfast, but all in all, I'd recommend.

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Scott

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A dump. Cigarette burns in the comforter and carpet, stains on furniture and carpet, smokey smell, just a well worn room without any maintenance nor upkeep. Free breakfast offering was thin/weak, but the room was worse.

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Diane

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at reception desk. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was just premade stuff, toast, cereal, yogurt, milk and juice. I would stay here again. It is very close to I81 so you do hear traffic noise from the highway.

8

Phyllis

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff. Clean room. Road noise was evident. Breakfast adequate.

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Mercedes

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Better than average for EconoLodge; nice big rooms that were clean and quiet; breakfast selection much better than usual-pancakes and waffles pre-made in ziplock bags; instant oatmeal;muffins; coffee and juice.

8

Miriam

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

front desk was very kind and informative. The parking was easy. breakfast was decent. shower was strong and bed was comfortable. no frills but perfect for our needs.

4

Michel

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They said swimming pool and it's non fonctional. The break fast was not abreak fast No toast, no egg no muffen, Just sugar cereal for kid The coffe is wather colored. Incredible

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Michelle

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent clean inexpensive hotel for a short stay. Staff was nice, breakfast was cereal, muffins and coffee but all I needed. Would stay again.

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Econo Lodge Christiansburg-Blacksburg I-81

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