In 2008, Louisville police found a meth lab (not the one pictured) at the Economy Inn on Bardstown Road.

When it comes to choosing a hotel, my biggest criteria is flexibility. Sometimes I just need a room for a day; other times I might need it for a few months. And sometimes I need a room that can double as a meth lab. That’s why I always stay at the Economy Inn when I need a hotel in Louisville (I’ve never needed a hotel in Louisville).

Other features of this motor inn:

• it’s within a block of two Dunkin Donuts and just 1.6 miles away from A Beautiful Escort (yes, that’s a proper noun, and it’s just what you think it is), cause nothing’s more of a buzz kill than having to wait for caffeine except having to wait for an outcall appointment
• it’s just two blocks away from a highway entrance ramp, so it’s easy to make a quick getaway
• sheets are provided, although based on comments on Trip Advisor, wash them first to kill the bugs

Rates for a single room are $41.37 per day and $193.55 per week. Hourly rates aren’t available, perv.

Economy Inn
3304 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40218-4602
502-456-2861

Disclaimer: The author received nothing free in exchange for this review, but boy does he wish he did.

Photo: Flickr/16 Miles of String