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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property
Des Moines hotel in Fairground with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    9 min walk
  • Iowa State Capitol Building
    6 min drive
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    7 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

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The price is AU$104
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Des Moines

At Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sky Glider East and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Plus you'll find a television in a common area, a lift and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this Fairground hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Grand View Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 9 min walk
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 6 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 7 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 7 min drive

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

Des Moines hotel in Fairground with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out are also featured at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Des Moines hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers 69 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$102.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?

Yep, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds have a pool?

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds has an indoor pool.

Does Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is offered on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?

No, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 972 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 972 reviews" "

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for me. The staff was nice. The pool was clean, had to ask for pool towels, but that's Okay. The hallway carpet was old and dirty looking. Wish they had a little more breakfast foods.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a roach in our room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The entire place just smells like someone’s basement. It’s unbearable. The hallways smell like mold the rooms are especially worse, to the point it took my breath away. My sister woke up all 3 nights with sore throat and stuffy nose from what we are pretty sure was mold in the stale air. The carpet felt moist from all the humidity in the room, everything was damp to the touch. It was BAD!! We also saw a roach crawling around but didn’t see anymore after we killed the one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool seems to be out of order a lot at this location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pattie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Donald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

JOSEPH

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have had the same issue all three weekends we stayed. Our refrigerator did not work in the first 2 rooms, our a/c leaked evwrywhere and soaked our items that were on the floor nearby and even though they were notified the day we checked in, they did nothing to fix it or even move us until the day we checked out, and it says you must request housekeeping services otherwise they do not come in your room, but the one time they came in our room we never asked but all other times we asked for housekeeping they never came. Also there were several homeless people sleeping on a discarded mattress in the parking lot behind the dumpster and upon notifying the front desk, they just said oh ok and nothing was done as they were still there at the end of the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third weekend. I will stay here again. Really great desk clerk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hank

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. The gentleman at the desk is friendly and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Poor check in experience
Check in took 20 minutes. When we finally got checked n, there was no remote for the TV. Went to the desk, girl that just checked me in accused me of stealling the remote the night before Then, after getting a remote, found that the tv didn't work. TV wasn't fixed until the following evening
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm was missing. Hairdryer torn off wall. Exhaust fan hanging non functional. Toilet wasn’t bolted down, towel rack was falling off the wall. I’ve stayed here for 4 years and it’s never been like this…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our A/C leaked all weekend and the maintenance guy coildnt fix it until Sunday night. There were homeless sleeping on their parking lot and the staff said oh well when notified. And the staff seemed bothered and upset every time we apoke to them
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the fair grounds but over priced for what it was
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shuana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved proximity to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024