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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property
Hotel near Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines

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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

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
  • Wooly's
    6 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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior

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About the area

Des Moines

Fairground stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fairground hotel, you'll find Iowa State Fairgrounds and Sky Glider East. Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Grand View Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 near Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 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

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 950 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 950 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 950 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 950 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 950 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

6/10 Okay

Deanne

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

10/10 Excellent

wiliam

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarenia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the econo lodge been my des moines hotel for almost 10 years now
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taji

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
we wouldn't even walk in. there was a guy hiding in the weeds watching and it was dirty and scary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Drake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to stores and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paityn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is cheap due to condition of building. Very old and dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Colby

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

wiliam

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024