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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Lafayette with free parking

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Check out the area

Map
1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Popular LocationMoore Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette7 min drive
  • AirportLafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCajundome7 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lafayette

Smart Stay Inn is located in Lafayette. The Acadiana Center for the Arts and Alexandre Mouton House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Acadiana and Kart Ranch Family Fun Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cajundome or Moore Park.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of St John - 6 min drive
  • Moore Park - 6 min drive
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 7 min drive
  • Cajundome - 7 min drive
  • Cajun Field - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 5 min drive
  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Whataburger - 12 min walk
  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Hot Food Express - 7 min drive
  • Kevin's Seafood - 5 min drive

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Transformed hotel, renovated in 2023
Close to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Smart Stay Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine
Room features
All 122 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and satellite channels

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Renovated entire property - August 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smart Stay Inn Hotel
1620 N University Ave
Smart Stay Inn Lafayette
Smart Stay Inn Hotel Lafayette

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Smart Stay Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 69 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, everything worked, felt safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price it is expected. Desk staff very friendly, undergoing renovations. Our room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check, newly renovated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Older property in less than desirable area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very clean! Was very nice and had a great price. Well lit parking lot and very friendly staff. The night clerk was very nice and so was the manager who was there on duty the next day. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber

Liked: Amenities
Cool
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner. Went out of his way to make our stay good. The rooms are freshly remodeled and very nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024