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Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines

2.0 star property
Motel in Urbandale with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Free continental breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
10841 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Buccaneer Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Urbandale

At Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Pump It Up and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Greenbelt Trail. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour business centre. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Urbandale motel include Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University.
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What's nearby

  • Living History Farms - 5 min drive
  • Merle Hay Mall - 8 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 9 min drive
  • Val Air Ballroom - 10 min drive
  • Drake University - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotels near Iowa Machine Shed Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines

Motel in Urbandale with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is available. The business-friendly Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines also features 24-hour room service, a front desk safe, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Urbandale motel.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Urbandale motel provides 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 20 March 2024 to 31 August 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
    • 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 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 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit 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

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Motel Urbandale
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines Motel
Econo Lodge Urbandale Motel
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines Urbandale
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines Motel Urbandale

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines?

Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines?

Yep, Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines has a free self car park.

Does Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines have a pool?

Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 7 AM to 9 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to August).

Does Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental breakfast is offered at Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines?

No, Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines?

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

Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 304 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Channon

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Floors were very filthy. However, on the last week of our stay we had a fire. Now it has been a week and still have not received our refund because they could not give us a room with 2 queen beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience ever.
No working heater so they used a portable space heater instead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary Ellen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in a convenient area, easily accessible. The condition of the rooms is very poor. The furniture, sheets and towels were all stained. The toilet seat was damaged and the shower handle was very loose, so it took a lot of time to calibrate the temperature of the shower. The room was over all depressing to be in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had trouble with the check in. We got the wrong key and opened the door of a room with people in it. Next room we got, the bath light above the sink was out and the remote was gone. we finally got a room. The floor had sticky spots. We think someone spilled pop. So the floor was dirty! We stayed in this room because we had to be somewhere in 15 min.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice but the room was filthy. Stains and scum all over the grimy tub, old towels from previous guest hanging on the bar, dust all over the tv stand. Not only is the property in need of major renovations, the staff and or owners certainly don’t care about cleanliness. Tv also didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator did not function and had food in it from the last person. One of the drawer fronts on the cabinent was broken and there was a rip in the side of the chair. There was no hot water. There was a large air gap under the door that let in cold air and noise. Bed was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shady
The beds are stiff. The box springs have animal hair all over them. The shower does push out hot water it’s like warm. The housekeeping and front desk don’t communicate because if they did they wouldn’t have banged on our door three times to clean our room after telling them no thank you. Seemed like they really wanted to get us out of our room so they could come in and snoop. This place is shady and there’s always sirens and cops out. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Venessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Venessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best bang for your buck
Clean room and quiet stay. Price was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Brandon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Needed updated. Lobby was rough and seemed dirty. Old property. Big gap in door and old bathroom. Only 1 ice machine in 2nd building. Advertise a hot tub and NO HOT TUB. Only reason we picked this hotel. Wouldn't stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Change the seat That’s it for me!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tanisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roxann

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Montana ranch girl
This was the filthiest most disgusting hotel I’ve ever stayed in. I’m deathly allergic to animals and they said this room had no pets. It stunk It was 1 am and couldn’t get another Uber or find another room that late. Took 4 asthma treatments for the next 5 hours. It needs bulldozing
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Maybe worth it if the final price is $55. After taxes and charges I was near $100. The photo is the gap under my door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Next room was up till 5:40 am partying the first night of our stay. The bed was wore out rounded on the edge so you had to sleep towards the middle. Toilet quept running had to lift lid and pull chain out of flapper
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023