This hotel is within a 15-minute drive of downtown and the University of Akron. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a daily continental breakfast and free on-site parking. Guest rooms at the Econo Lodge-Akron are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. They also feature cable TV and a DVD player. The pet-friendly Akron Econo Lodge features free weekdays newspapers and local calls. Laundry facilities are available. The historic Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is 6.2 miles from the Econo Lodge. The Akron Zoo is 12 minutes away by car.