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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property
Hotel with indoor pool, near Iowa State Fairgrounds

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $65
includes taxes & fees
$58 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317

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

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.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

Cory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jully, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Visa, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was lacking facial tissues, just an empty holder, the bath needed cleaning and the multiple plug for charging did not work.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It was a nice night with an ok breakfast. The second stay was much better than the first.
Patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the color changing light in the pool!!! We stayed for 2 days & it was a nice stay!!
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nate, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

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, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
3-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cheryl, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cheryl, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Family owned hotel
It was good for the money, very tentative staff
eldad, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Debra, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

We had a roach in our room
Annette, 4-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Donald, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

JOSEPH, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my third weekend. I will stay here again. Really great desk clerk.
Randelle, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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
2-night trip
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