text: There are three types of hotels for me swanky hotels that somebody else pays for moderateswank star hotels when I want to spend time relaxing in my room and swankfree cheapasIdare rooms The Phoenix Airport Econolodge falls into the rd category I had a hour layover between flights and I just wanted an affordable place to crash With a Priceline deal this place fits the bill nnThe exterior basks in it is s yesteryear motorlodge glory The rooms are dated but clean The mattresses are stiff but linens soft and stainfree You get what you pay for and it is just enough nnPlus airport shuttle picks you up on demand green and white Sky Harbor parking bus and returns you back on the hour Wifi is free Breakfast begins at am but do not expect much Walk a block away and you have got a Circle K for snacks