2306 East Main Street, Building B, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
What's nearby
Fountain Lake - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Freeborn County Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Albert Lea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Diamond Jo Casino - 18 min drive - 27.1 km
Getting around
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 92 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 94 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Trail's Travel Center - 3 min drive
Skol Tavern - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Albert Lea with a stay at Econo Lodge. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Main Street Family Restau - Onsite family restaurant.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Also known as
Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea
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Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea
Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge 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.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Econo Lodge?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Diamond Jo Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge and nearby?
Econo Lodge has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Econo Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Main Street Family Restau.
Econo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.6
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
November 12, 2024
Dakota
Dakota, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 18, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 18, 2024
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
October 12, 2024
You get what you pay for
The wifi did not work the entire time. Dated and in poor condition. No badge entry on exterior doors so anyone can walk in. Entryway had a pervasive odor. Stayed two nights and did not have hot water one morning. No visible bed bugs and the sheets seemed clean.
Molly
Molly, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
October 6, 2024
Dated but sufficient.
Exterior of hotel was in very poor condition. No security on exterior doors with locks removed or taped over. Interior appeared very clean but dated. Staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 3, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 23, 2024
Luis
Luis, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 17, 2024
Thom
Thom, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
September 16, 2024
Our check in was fine. The accommodations were not. Our room was at the end of the hall. There were cigarette butts and a plastic knife in the hall outside. The room next to us had the lockset pried off. We had one, but the door had been attempted prior with the pry marks to show. Our non smoking room had ash and cob webs on the furniture and floor. The ice Machine was not working and propped against the wall at the entry. Christine moved us to a different room that smelled better, but pry marks and a neighbor door that had its lock set pried off were the same as the one we left. We did not feel safe. The carpet was worn and needed cleaning. We went out to eat and backed the car up against the bushes on return to help protect what was still in the vehicle. While our car had not been tampered with in the morning, the car parked across from us had two tires slashed and a window smashed. The accommodations resembled a flop house. With the deficits of this location and the ick factor, I would remove it from your offerings. The back building is the Econlodge and I connects to a nicely appointed Quality inn.
Tony
Tony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
September 15, 2024
Jodi
Jodi, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
September 10, 2024
Tv wouldn’t work, someone tried my door at two am. It was dirty and dingy
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
September 4, 2024
They did not receive our reservation before they gave it away. The room was very poor quality: old bed, furniture, smelled poorly. The staff person was not trained and was doing her best given the situation.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
September 4, 2024
I booked this lodge for a 2 night stay. I didn’t even stay on site for more than 3 minutes. This place is FILTHY. From the check in area, to the foyer of the area of the lodge you’re staying in, to the room itself. The bathroom had hair all over it. Several again on both sets of bed sheets. Gritty carpet. I felt EXTREMELY unsafe. I looked in the hotel room and cancelled my reservation and booked down the street.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 1, 2024
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
September 1, 2024
Stay elsewhere!
There was a Hole the wall & a large chunk of paint pealing off the. The roof was leaking in the hallway. A Continental breakfast is not dried out bread or english muffins for you to toast or dry cereal in my opinion.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 30, 2024
Evan
Evan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 30, 2024
Didn’t even make it into our room multiple hallways were pitch black with no lights on pulled up the building completely dark front desk lady was very nice hotel shares lobby with other hotel?? multiple doors had their handles ripped off or just didn’t have any at all door key didn’t work just left key cards and went and booked room across the street at another location would not recommend
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 30, 2024
Our check in was fine. The accommodations were not. Our room was at the end of the hall. There were cigarette butts and a plastic knife in the hall outside. The room next to us had the lockset pried off. We had one, but the door had been attempted prior with the pry marks to show. Our non smoking room had ash and cob webs on the furniture and floor. The ice Machine was not working and propped against the wall at the entry. Christine moved us to a different room that smelled better, but pry marks and a neighbor door that had its lock set pried off were the same as the one we left. We did not feel safe. The carpet was worn and needed cleaning. We went out to eat and backed the car up against the bushes on return to help protect what was still in the vehicle. While our car had not been tampered with in the morning, the car parked across from us had two tires slashed and a window smashed. The accommodations resembled a flop house. With the deficits of this location and the ick factor, I would remove it from your offerings. The back building is the Econlodge and I connects to a nicely appointed Quality inn.
Tony
Tony, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 26, 2024
The doors were broken didn’t shut properly, the ceiling was falling in the room . No one at the front desk to check in had to call her twice . Hookers in the hallway!
Laura
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
August 24, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
August 24, 2024
Grossest place I have seen! Bugs, dirty, tv and outlets didn’t work
Cole
Cole, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 19, 2024
Nice hotel
It’s an older building but it was clean. Hallway and outside area was well lit. Desk clerk was efficient and helpful. The free breakfast was good and gave us a good start to the day as we continued with our travels. Breakfast area was well stocked and clean.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
August 18, 2024
Tv wouldn’t work, someone tried my door at two am. It was dirty and dingy
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
August 18, 2024
Not what we expected
This property was very run down and outdated. Nothing like the pictures. It had a 8.2 rating but was definitely a 3.0.