With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds in Des Moines (Fairground), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 9 minutes from Drake University. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Adventureland and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sky Glider East.
What's nearby
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
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
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers 69 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available weekdays 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Things to do
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Fridge
More
Desk
Free local calls
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Property is also known as
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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we stayed here after a concert so we checked in late at night. tge check in was good. customer service at that time was good. when we got to our room it looked clean and well kept. however the moldy musty smell was over powering. we tried to just deal with it because it was so late but it was unbearable. went back to the desk to speak with them about it and the gentleman was quite rude about it. asked why we waited so long to say anything. i stated ut had only been 30 min since we checked in. he came to the room walked in and asked what the problem was....apparently he was nose blind. we did get another room but with more hassel than necessary.
We could not find the entrace. We had to walk around the building to find it should have had a entrance sign. It is an old old building needs updates.
Rooms were okay the lampshades were extremely dusty very noticeable. But the bathrooms were clean and the overall cleanliness was okay.
The motel was right across the street from the fairgrounds so that was very convenient for us so we were able to go to the fair and enjoy the day. Easy check in and out.
Deanne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
wiliam
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
I lived thia toom it was veey clean bed was amazing. The guy at the front desk tried to make me pay a deposit when i was told only time they charge a deposit is if u are paying cash if ur paying woth a card no deposit. After 5 minutrs of arfuing we finally got our already paid for room. The breakfast was decent as well
I killed 7 spiders over the course of 2 nights. I killed 6 in my shower and one was in my bed. Carpet in the room feels like a swamp. Rooms are not terrible but are not good. You get what you pay for I guess, but I will never buy a room here again.
When arriving to the room, my son went to the bathroom and we discovered blood on the bathroom wall/light switch and door frame. Then we also found blood on the Kleenex box cover. I immediately told front desk, they said maintenance would be there to clean it. We went out to eat and when we got back there was still blood on the door frame and Kleenex box cover. I saw the maintenance person in the hall and said it’s still not cleaned up and he said do you want me to go back in but I’m pretty busy right now. I said whatever I guess and took my kids to the pool. When I asked about a refund or discount I was told idk I’ll have to check with my manager. I have yet to hear back from anyone. The bathroom vent was broken, there was dried wax or airhead like candy on the floor next to the couch. Paint is chipped and peeling away from the shower as well. Definitely over priced for not that nice of a facility.