How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?
GetHuman researchers routinely call this Econolodge phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 1
Below are some clips we've found from Econolodge's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
The first phone menu
"Thank you for calling the Choice customer relations department.
For reservations, please press one.
For choice privileges information regarding points, promotions, or password resets, press two."
Excerpt from a call with Econolodge
Saturday, March 2, 2024 2:44 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Econolodge operates the call center for this 800-300-8800 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Wednesday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 46 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Econolodge phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Econolodge staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Econolodge is Wednesday.The most busy day to call is Friday.Again, this is based on a sample of 46 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Monday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Thursday.
The best time to call
In summation, the best day to call Econolodge is Wednesday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Econolodge staffs the call center well on Wednesday.
Why call this Econolodge number?
Below is a sample of recent calls to Econolodge, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Inquiring about room rate: "When do they start charging seventy dollars for the room?"
- From a call lasting 26m 1s , Mar 2, 2024 2:44 PM
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Econolodge's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Econolodge agent. This phone number is Econolodge's best phone number because 276 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-300-8800 include Make a booking, Change booking, Cancel booking, Overcharge/Strange charge, Loyalty program and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Econolodge first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Econolodge has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Econolodge representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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