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Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Urbandale motel

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

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
10841 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA, 50322
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
    6 min drive
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital
    6 min drive
  • Merle Hay Mall
    8 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Urbandale

In Urbandale .You'll find Pump It Up and Greenbelt Trail within 3 miles (5 km) of this motel. Clive Aquatic Center and Valley West Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Urbandale motel
Econo Lodge Urbandale-Northwest Des Moines offers its guests a spa 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 center 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 RV/bus/truck 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 center (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 hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Urbandale motel provides 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds available

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 20 2024 to August 31 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are 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 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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • Children 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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do Not Stay here!
The hotel was absolutely terrible. Absolutely nothing but the photos online at hotels.com resembled at all. There were holes in the ceiling from water damage. There were tons of bugs in the room as well. Whether that was all over the bathroom counter or stuck and smeared on the walls. There was Caulking missing from the bathroom sink and I was afraid to use it. And the shower/bath tub looked as though somebody had just done a demolition and tried real quick to do a fixer-upper to put it back together before somebody was able to use it. Overall, this is a terrible and horrible experience. I will never ever be utilizing this hotel again. I have pursued options of getting a refund due to the fact that the hotel room was in such poor conditions. Nana says she’s proud of you guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Markus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023