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Smart Stay Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1620 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70506
  • Moore Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cajundome
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lafayette

In Lafayette .You'll find Dorsey Park and Donlon Park within a 15-minute walk of this Lafayette hotel. West End Park and Saint Anthony Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Moore Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cajundome - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Cajun Field - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Girard Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kevin's Seafood - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Smart Stay Inn

Hotel near University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette
As a guest of Smart Stay Inn, you'll find a vending machine and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Smart Stay Inn was completed in August 2023.

This Lafayette hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Smart Stay Inn offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 423-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Lafayette hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 (30 inches 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 423-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 83-3598430

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 close is Smart Stay Inn to the airport?

Smart Stay Inn is 5.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Smart Stay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Smart Stay Inn.

Does Smart Stay Inn offer free breakfast?

Smart Stay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Smart Stay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smart Stay Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 40.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Smart Stay Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Smart Stay Inn have a pool?

Smart Stay Inn does not have a pool.

Does Smart Stay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smart Stay Inn to downtown Lafayette?

Smart Stay Inn is 2 mi away from Lafayette.

Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 402 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no comment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got a room here after I left another hotel because I did not feel safe at the other. The guy came out to my car to give me my room key and he was nice. The area seemed safe. The beds were comfortable The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy,bathroom had wallpaper and ceiling falling down
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been recently updated, room was clean and beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty Room

The only pro, besides the cost, was the AC worked but that’s it. The room wasn’t cleaned properly since the last guest. There was long hair on the sink counter and the bathroom floor. I’m guessing they brought their dog/animal, because there was kibble bits (or some dry food) on the floor. Also the sheets looked/smelled clean but when I got into bed it had a gritty texture like they were dirty. The WiFi was also slow. I normally don’t care since I use my data but I struggled to get a reliable single in my room (on T-Mobile). And worse - the toilet wasn’t clean! There was left over “dirt” on the back of the toilet seat from somewhere sitting on it before. If I didn’t check in late and wasn’t exhausted I would have complained but I just knocked out and took a thorough shower before leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They are well on their way to renovating the facilities. Our room was clean, the beds were firm, the sheets and comforter were quality products, and the AC had to be turned up so we weren’t too cold. This place is a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Employees stole all of my belongings

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jalacei

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found that the best part about the stay was how comfortable the bed was. Everything was just not the best. The blankets on the bed were kinda weird and not super comfy or functional once they get moved out of place. The beds are pretty small too so it felt cramped trying to sleep with two adults in one bed. There are hardwood floors but I honestly would love to know the last time the floors were actually mopped to say that it turned anything that was on it for a while black. There was a smell of cleaning products in the air but I am not sure what was actually cleaned with it. It took a while to figure out how to work the shower and it wasn’t the best. The water kept fluctuating from hot to lukewarm then back hot again. The tub wasn’t very clean and looked strange with the hard water stains. There was hair still left behind from a previous guest. A quick clean from myself made everything at least useable. The placement of the log hut fixtures was a bit confusing and took getting used to. I didn’t like randomly bumping my leg on the bed frame either. We had to also play some background noise in order to help drown out the noise from the interstate that’s right next to the hotel. WiFi was also pretty slow. It was a lot easier to use the phone hotspot to connect devices to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chrislyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bartek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serenity Rachel

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great check in. I wish i had gotten his name. He even said he would send prayers up due to me having surgery. He made sure our check in process simple easy and safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kereth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate. The price was right and the staff were friendly and capable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DON’T FALL FOR PICS OR REVIEWS

The trash had not been emptied, the floors were filthy and the wallpaper and ceiling were falling down in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely satisfying
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Ocala

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for one night stay, newly renovated and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anselm, Pine Bluff

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025