An indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds features an indoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Des Moines hotel also offers a television in a common area and an elevator. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds has designated areas for smoking.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
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
Things to do
Indoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Pool hoist on site
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
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 at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
Indoor pool
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
Indoor pool
Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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 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)
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Property is also known as
Econo Lodge Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Fairgrounds Des Moines
Econo Lodge Inn Fairgrounds
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Econo Lodge Inn Suites Fairgrounds
Econo & Suites Fairgrounds
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
304
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
319
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
174
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
94
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
110
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Mckrae
Traveled with partner
Jan 2, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed her prior and it was great so booked again. Spa was not working! Loud guests slamming doors all day and night long. Huge gap under door had to use towels to cover so no one could get in. Found things of previous guests still in there. Not a good visit at all
Front desk was very rude didnt want to rent us the room, wasnt able to stay even tho I got charge for the room, they didnt let me check in and they didnt gave me a reason of why, hotel.com cutormer serivice was able to get in touch so I got charge for something I didnt get to use
The bed was the most comfortable bed we’ve slept in on a long time. We did stay during the ice storm and no one had de iced the parking lot yet which was unfortunate and the parking lot is very small with not really any parking around. The door had a large gap down the side and bottom of it to where we just put a blanket across the bottom to hide the light and sound. For the most part it was a decent stay. Close to many food places and shopping and easy to get around.
If you’re in a pinch and need to stay close to the airport on a budget, this place is fine. A little dirty, definitely outdated, uncomfortable beds and no frills.
The staff was inconsiderate to my boyfriend and I. It took the front desk worker a few minutes to come to help me check in after he had already seen me and acknowledged that I needed help. It was 11:30 at night and I had been driving for 7 hours so I was not in the mood to wait nor talk to anyone and he was pushing conversation like no other. The rooms are average, nice big beds, but there was a room blasting music about 3 doors down from mine from the time we got there until about 3 AM. 5/10 stay for me.
The Hotel is very clean and the Staff were very friendly. Our problem was, they put us in a room by the back door. I honestly believe someone was dealing drugs from that backdoor. ALL NIGHT LONG THAT DOOR BANGED OPEN AND CLOSED EVERY 10 TO 15 MINUTES. We had a new kidney transplant patient with us and none of us got any sleep that night. It was absolutely horrible and when I told the gal at the front desk she was clueless. Of course Never offered to help make it right. We have stayed here several times before but never again. Time to find a better place.