Iowa State Capitol Building - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Wells Fargo Arena - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Des Moines Civic Center - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Dairy Zone - 3 min drive
Long John Silver's - 18 min walk
Jersey Mike's Subs - 11 min walk
Kelly's Little Nipper - 4 min drive
About this property
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
When you stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Drake University. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Adventureland. Fellow travelers say good things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
69 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekday mornings 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Television in common areas
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Visual alarms in hallways
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
Indoor pool
Spa tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Indoor pool
Spa tub
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Also known as
Econo Lodge Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Fairgrounds Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Inn Fairgrounds Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn Suites Fairgrounds
Econo & Suites Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Hotel Des Moines
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds and nearby?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds has an indoor pool.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds like?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds is a short 9-minute walk from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8 minutes' walk from Sky Glider East.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
November 21, 2024
Cory
Cory, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 20, 2024
Jully
Jully, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 17, 2024
Visa
Visa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
November 15, 2024
The room was lacking facial tissues, just an empty holder, the bath needed cleaning and the multiple plug for charging did not work.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 15, 2024
It was a nice night with an ok breakfast. The second stay was much better than the first.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 11, 2024
Loved the color changing light in the pool!!! We stayed for 2 days & it was a nice stay!!
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 10, 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
November 4, 2024
The place was filthy and outdated!
The wall trim was peeling off in my room, the bathroom was terribly old and gross, the water shot out the bottom and the top at the same time. The air conditioner unit fell off the wall in one of the rooms and the heat did not work in my room. I slept with my window open because the room smelled of mold/mildew. The mattresses were awful and lumpy. The bed spreads were filthy. The mattress "protector" was ripped old and dingy. The entrance smelled like feces as well as the elevator. There was a homeless man walking the halls and the front desk person could not make him leave. We had a cheer team of young High school girls staying at the hotel and we did not feel safe. There was trash in the parking lot and cats trying to get inside.
Breakfast!! Hard boiled eggs in a community bowl for people to reach in and take, gross! a Pot of "hot water" as the tore up paper said that was stuck to the pot with tape. No milk.
Overall it was a terribly gross stay and I would NEVER stay there again. If I could give this Hotel a 0 I would.
Brandi
Brandi, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 31, 2024
Nate
Nate, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
October 26, 2024
Clean but need another mirror and breakfast on tim
Everything was great. The breakfast was good, BUT we didnt get to enjoy it on outlr second day (Saturday) because she was 30min late setting up. Only other complaint is please get a second mirror in rooms. When mire than one person need to get ready for the day only having ONE mirror INSIDE the bathroom is nit conducive.
Kristy
Kristy, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
October 20, 2024
A decent hotel.
It was hard to find parking late at night. Breakfast was basic and showed the wear of an older building. It was across the street from the fairgrounds.
Gabe
Gabe, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
October 20, 2024
Beds were not comfy hard, need to have more of a selection on breakfast we were staying 4 nights and got tired of biscuits and gray and waffles if ur gonna have coffee have some creamer with it,it was awful they have a vending machine with a sign that says sometimes it works and some times it doesn’t they didn’t put that there before I lost my money and then after and said they aren’t responsible for it so I would definitely take ur own water and sodas the pool was amazing ,the service was polite got us in early
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 17, 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 14, 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 12, 2024
It was an old hotel and definitely needed some repairs. However, the staff was truly amazing and very friendly. Therefore, it was a good experience.
Will
Will, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 8, 2024
Family owned hotel
It was good for the money, very tentative staff
eldad
eldad, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 7, 2024
Debra
Debra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
October 2, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 30, 2024
We had a roach in our room
Annette
Annette, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 30, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
September 23, 2024
This place went downhill
Our room smelled like mold. The carpets were damp. They had a bag in the room that was supposed to be changed when it was full of water from being so damp. We asked repeatedly they never changed it. I asked that the room be cleaned they said they did not have enough help. I was there 4 nights. Breakfast was awful. This hotel has went so far down hill in the past year I will not stay here again. The only advantage is it’s close to the fairgrounds but the staff does not care about customer service
Pattie
Pattie, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
September 21, 2024
Donald
Donald, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 18, 2024
JOSEPH
JOSEPH, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
September 15, 2024
This is my third weekend. I will stay here again. Really great desk clerk.
Randelle
Randelle, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good
September 14, 2024
Desk staff had a bad attitude no towels in the pool area and pool was very cold. Room was clean beds were comfortable breakfast however was very disappointing the gravy was cold the biscuits were cold the waffle iron the waffle cooked on the outside but was still gooey on the inside needs to be replaced the first day they didn't even turn it on I turned it on myself and had to wait for it to warm up the muffins however were terrific nice and moist the hotel itself was clean and quiet easy to sleep TV had plenty of choices of things to watch overall it would have been a very nice place if the pool wouldn't have been freezing there'd been some towels in the pool area and the front desk staff would have been polite instead of rude and acted like it was an inconvenience that I asked for a receipt upon check out one of my keys didn't work the hotel itself was very nice and comfy though and I felt safe I even slept with my window cracked open overall it's a good place just the staff and the food need to have some adjustments