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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Albert Lea with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Courtyard
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
2306 East Main Street, Building B, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
  • Fountain Lake
    2 min drive
  • Albert Lea City Arena
    3 min drive
  • Freeborn County Historical Society
    3 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albert Lea

At Econo Lodge you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Freeborn County Historical Society and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Fountain Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Albert Lea hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Albert Lea City Arena and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Albert Lea Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Albert Lea Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 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

Hotel in Albert Lea with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Econo Lodge also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Econo Lodge was completed in December 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Albert Lea hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Econo Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a hydromassage showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Main Street Family Restau

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night.
  • 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 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge?

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

Is parking available at Econo Lodge?

Yep, Econo Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Econo Lodge?

The closest beach to Econo Lodge is Albert Lea Beach (2.6 km).

Does Econo Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge?

No, Econo Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Econo Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Econo Lodge's onsite restaurant.

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

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

Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 275 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 275 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Brenda

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

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Business traveller
Tv wouldn’t work, someone tried my door at two am. It was dirty and dingy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Convenient to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean, it had a fridge but no microwave or phone. Key card didnt work everytime and did not work on the outside door. I had pets with me, so was easy to get to the room.the breakfast was cereal and toast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the building had major damage. The hallway lights were just light bulbs without covers. There wasn't any towels or wash clothes in the bathroom. I asked multiple people multiple times for them and was ignored. There were stains on the carpet. The a/c was cool, but not cold. There was dog hair and sand on the other bed that i didn't notice until the next day. The outside doors didn't have locks on them and the front door was hard to open. Two employees were arguing outside at time off arrival. The location was good. That's the only positive about the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Econolodge is the back half of the property - joined to the Quality Inn in the front. The back half is uncared for and there are residents living in it long-term. We refused the room and were offered a room in the much better Quality Inn for the same price. They need to either improve the Econolodge or close it - it should not be a branded motel! Choice system should drop it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Yay and Nay
So our first stay last weekend was wonderful. The from staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was good for a place to sleep for one night. The second time we stayed was this recent weekend and the room was not in the best condition. The sheets had stains on them, there were no comforters on the beds, the bathroom wasn’t fully stocked and some other issues. Called down to the front desk and they offered a new room which I checked out and one of the beds had ash and hair and stones? on it so went back down and unfortunately they didn’t have anymore rooms available. They offered sincere apologies and sent a refund. It sounded like they were having some issues with the housekeeping staff, which I do feel for the front desk. It can be hard to keep good staff. Overall, Candice was a gem and very welcoming and sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Travelled with family
Felt like a second class citizen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline, Selkirk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan r

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get what you pay for
Econo shares lobby with another hotel, confusing to check in. Stand up fan in the lobby. Bathroom toilet seat was loose and came off, remote was broken, tv wouldn’t come on. Bed and pillows not comfortable. Breakfast was no where near continental. The plus side was that there were no visible bugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were unclean. I don't think they were cleaned for us from the last guest that stayed there. The bathrooms definitely weren't. I have never been to a hotel in that condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Runa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets and towels were clean and the air conditioning worked. The attached restaurant was good. The staff were nice. Otherwise the floor was sticky, limited security-exterior doors did not lock, some outlets did not work, fridge did not cool, window screen torn out and broken glass in the parking lot. We did not stick around for breakfast. When we checked in we seriously considered leaving but were exhausted after a long day of driving. Would not recommend for families!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Melania

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quality fit the price. Worked in a emergency situation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sree Spandan Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price was right and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Madonna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nelson

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A favorite stop
This is a frequent stop for us. We like the Econo Lodge very much. Any issues we have had are quickly resolved. We like the staff and we loved the attached restaurant. it is amazing We don't need a fancy place and this fits the bill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024