Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 82 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 94 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 136 min drive
Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago - 4 min drive
Gary Metro Center - 12 min drive
Michigan City Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
John T McCutcheon Travel Plaza - 6 min drive
Indiana Toll Road | Portage Service Plaza - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Portage
At Econo Lodge Portage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Indiana Dunes State Park.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Econo Lodge Portage Hotel
Econo Lodge Portage PORTAGE
Econo Lodge Portage Hotel PORTAGE
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Portage offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Portage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Portage?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Portage?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Portage?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Portage?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (17-min drive) is nearby.
Econo Lodge Portage Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 21, 2024
Aleazar
Aleazar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 17, 2024
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 28, 2024
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 19, 2024
It was close to why we went to portage.
Derick
Derick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 17, 2024
Basic
Bathroom wasn’t clean and room had a bad odor
Jayson
Jayson, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 16, 2024
Y
Edith
Edith, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Enjoyed my stay Oct 12-13
Sylvia
Sylvia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2024
Owen
Owen, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Andraya
Andraya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Andraya
Andraya, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Stacie
Stacie, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
N/A
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 10, 2024
No hot water, unsanitary, unclean pillows (spots on them), ice machine was not cold to keep ice cold
Trey
Trey, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 8, 2024
The room next to mine had a wooden bar nailing it shut. The shower smelled like mold the minute the water was turned on. There was a party going on in the back parking lot. If the windows were double pained it might have been ok but I could hear everything and thus couldn’t sleep. I was hiking at the doons. I just wanted a quiet clean place to rest before each day. I left a day early and just didn’t hike on Monday. It’s the first time I have ever left a stay early.
Ashlee
Ashlee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Our room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. It looks like they are updating the rest of the property, our room was already updated. It was just noisy with the other guests.
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 1, 2024
The room was disgusting, there was mold and spider webs. There was also left over drug tools left in the room as well as broken glass. Place is unsafe, half the doors are boarded up. I cant believe expedia represents this place and the only reason we stayed is because it was too late and couldnt get a refund
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 30, 2024
Catfished! The photos are very deceiving and the room was not as advertised. Due to a later check-in, all hotels in the area were booked (I called 4 immediately after getting to the room).
Here are the bullet points:
-Room was dingy (especially for being recently “remodeled”
-Of the 2 Queen beds, one had brown stains on the sheets
-The shower was smaller than an RV shower and we didn’t even dare test it for cleanliness since the hinges were rusted over and the floors and walls had a some sort of brown “chunky” pattern so I couldn’t see mold if I wanted to (not the shower on the website photos)
-The window wouldn’t lock (ground level) and the window frame had a large hole cut out of it
-A couple down the hall were yelling at each other for over an hour
-And the halls smelt of weed.
I get that it’s listed as a discount motel…but this is what you see in a movie as a stereotypical rock-bottom room. I’d offer positive suggestions for improvement, but this motel is a lost cause.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2024
Robert
Robert, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 19, 2024
Water pressure
Mad at water pressure
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 13, 2024
Bathrooms coveted in mold and dried dirt. Hallways smelt like smoke and were loud. Terrible experience and I refused to stay there. Would not offer me a tefund
Chad
Chad, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
No frills, clean, comfortable bed and pillow. Hot shower. Small fridge/freezer, microwave. No coffee maker.
sue
sue, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 11, 2024
The floors were sticky and the bathroom seemed liked it needed a deep clean. We did not feel comfortable enough to shower.