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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$64
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026

Explore the area

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2602 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ankeny Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Ankeny hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers.
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines offers 56 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Ankeny hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and an elevator. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Ankeny
Comfort Inn Hotel Ankeny
Comfort Inn Ankeny Hotel
Ankeny Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines
Comfort Inn Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
Econo Ankeny Des Moines Ankeny
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Hotel
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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 758 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was okay for the price. Needs some updating of worn carpet. Clearing of main areas was fair. Light in bathroom over the mirror did not work and no ice bucket in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice staff. It could use some updates as the curtain and AC in my room were broken.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, lots of things around, easy to find, easy to check in, decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & resonable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top motel for the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ragnar, SCHAUMBURG

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff makes this a great place to stay

The one downside was there are only two handicap parking places. Definitely the upside was the two lovely ladies that work the front desk. They were fun to talk to, laugh with and they showed concern for my daughter who was recovering from ankle surgery. Yes, the beds were comfortable. Yes the room felt safe and offered relaxation. But it is BECAUSE OF THEM I will consider staying here again. We had my other daughter's small dog staying with us. They loved on her and were excited ( along with a friend's daughter) to see her daily. Maple was also looking for them and was overjoyed to see them everytime we came down for a potty break. They were an excellent representation of how this hotel felt more like coming home, home to neighbors that made you feel welcome and included. Everytime we seen them they were cleaning or refreshing the place. Their dedication to service was marvelous. I know if Maple stays there again, she will be looking for their attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Check-in was simple but the staff was as not friendly. There was a slight musty odor to the room and not enough towels. There were also 3 black pubic hairs in the shower, I quickly removed them before my husband went in the bathroom. I never expect perfection but that is gross. The bed was ok for comfort, I liked the 5 pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my room was not clean, and the other one they have bed bugs. So many things need to be fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean accessible and good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Workers were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Health Hazzard doesn't begin to describe here

Disgusting hotel. The room was 85 degrees when I walked in. Immediately smelled of mildew. The sheets felt sticky. There was mold throughout the shower. The show was dripping wet like someone just finished bathing, there were fingernails on the carpet. The refrigerator was plugged into the lamp because they're was no outlets available. The walls has something brown and sticky caked on them. I went to Walmart and purchased cleaning supplies and air freshener because I was told there was no rooms to be had due to the state fair was going on and I was there for a funeral so proximity was key.
Dirty disgusting entryway
Mold in the shower
Mold in the sbower
Mold in the sbower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

buddhist presence

Christians should know that buddha is represented at the front desk and sounded like eastern prayer music coming from the office. I am not saying ownership/staff don't have a right to express their religious ideals, only that Christians should know that buddhist influence is apparent. Room was a bit musty smelling. Otherwise a decent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel for a short stay before getting up early to head to the Iowa State Fair to show. Accommodated our dog, was definitely a no-frills economy option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Trudy

It was just okay

While I didn’t eat from the breakfast, there was no coffee, the AC ran constantly and didn’t cool the room much, the back door didn’t lock so anyone could come inside at any hour. The room was good, minus the AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good clean place! Slept awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025