The Econolodge in Carrollton, VA, is super convenient to my friend’s house. I stayed there back in ’08 and remembered that I’d had a good night so with their rates being as inexpensive as they are ($52 during the week), I was glad that they had vacancies this week.

Located just minutes from Smithfield and being close to Newport News, Hampton, and Suffolk, this hotel’s location can’t be beat. The rooms are clean and the staff is just awesome. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

The hotel serves up a light continental breakfast of bagels, pastries, OJ, and truly vile coffee. That coffee is my only complaint about this otherwise superb budget accommodation. Thankfully, there’s a Starbucks a couple of minutes away in Smithfield. 🙂

I’ve had six good nights there in the last week and hope that I won’t have to return next week. But if I do, it’ll be like going to a home away from home.