In Albert Lea .You'll find Freeborn County Historical Society and Fountain Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Albert Lea City Arena and Albert Lea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Albert Lea hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center 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
Meeting rooms
Continental breakfast (free)
Business center (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 complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave (on request)
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
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 (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Premium channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Food and drink
Microwave (on request)
Refrigerator
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Guidebooks/recommendations
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 available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs 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.
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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 without 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 each 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).
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
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Econo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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Older buildings with lots of wear and tear. The internet wasn’t working the night I stayed. The price though was significantly lower than other places in the area
They did not receive our reservation before they gave it away. The room was very poor quality: old bed, furniture, smelled poorly. The staff person was not trained and was doing her best given the situation.
The wifi did not work the entire time. Dated and in poor condition. No badge entry on exterior doors so anyone can walk in. Entryway had a pervasive odor. Stayed two nights and did not have hot water one morning. No visible bed bugs and the sheets seemed clean.
Avoid this place like the plague. It is awful and could benefit from the services of a wrecking ball. Despite the ads on Expedia there was no wifi (they were “working on it”) and no hot water (they were trying to find a part but the stores were closed!). I call BA on both of those. No offers of reduced rates or refund, nor an attempt to offer a room at another property. The breakfast was some old looking bread and English muffins with peanut butter or jam. That was it.
The toilet hasn’t seen a cleaning brush in years. There were curly hairs in the bathtub. Kinda glad that there wasn’t any hot water…
Save your money. But a blanket and sleep in your car.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 Oct 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated but sufficient.
Exterior of hotel was in very poor condition. No security on exterior doors with locks removed or taped over. Interior appeared very clean but dated. Staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Daniel
Business traveller
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Yoko
Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
1 Oct 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly when we checked in. The toilet tank flush buttons were not working properly. The bath tub drain was clogged and water was sitting in the tub after a shower for long time. I pointed out the issue at our checkout to the front desk staff.
Property is a bit dated but suited my purpose just fine . For an overnight stay this worked perfectly
David
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Timothy
26 Sep 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fine for a quick overnight for the budget minded traveler. Overall the property seemed quite run-down particularly the outside. The room seemed clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was very minimal with very few items. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Our check in was fine. The accommodations were not. Our room was at the end of the hall. There were cigarette butts and a plastic knife in the hall outside. The room next to us had the lockset pried off. We had one, but the door had been attempted prior with the pry marks to show. Our non smoking room had ash and cob webs on the furniture and floor. The ice Machine was not working and propped against the wall at the entry. Christine moved us to a different room that smelled better, but pry marks and a neighbor door that had its lock set pried off were the same as the one we left. We did not feel safe. The carpet was worn and needed cleaning. We went out to eat and backed the car up against the bushes on return to help protect what was still in the vehicle. While our car had not been tampered with in the morning, the car parked across from us had two tires slashed and a window smashed. The accommodations resembled a flop house. With the deficits of this location and the ick factor, I would remove it from your offerings. The back building is the Econlodge and I connects to a nicely appointed Quality inn.
Tony
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jodi
15 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Jodi
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Carrie
Business traveller
10 Sep 2024
Tv wouldn’t work, someone tried my door at two am. It was dirty and dingy
They did not receive our reservation before they gave it away. The room was very poor quality: old bed, furniture, smelled poorly. The staff person was not trained and was doing her best given the situation.
I booked this lodge for a 2 night stay. I didn’t even stay on site for more than 3 minutes. This place is FILTHY. From the check in area, to the foyer of the area of the lodge you’re staying in, to the room itself. The bathroom had hair all over it. Several again on both sets of bed sheets. Gritty carpet. I felt EXTREMELY unsafe. I looked in the hotel room and cancelled my reservation and booked down the street.