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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast area
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
$70
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Hotel in Fairground
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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • 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

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Econo Lodge Fairgrounds Des Moines
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Econo Lodge Inn Suites Fairgrounds
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Reine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I do not recommend this hotel, poor services, there where no iron, nor the table where to iron cloth. I had to ask at the front door before the get me an iron, with no table, so I ironed my clothes on the bed. There were bugs in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Place has gone downhill year after year.

Staff barely speaks English and had to call some One to figure out my reservation. Breakfast area and food was sub par. Other freinds staying this weekend had leaky toilet and a bed sunken in the middle and stained towels. I’ve stayed here for 5 years and it only gets worse every stay. I’m booked for next weekend and it’s my last time here……
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

janae

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location wasn’t bad. But they wanted to charge a room rate for a cot which was ridiculous, and we had ants in our bathroom. The beds were small. The room was small
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Nice Hotel

Son and I came to town for an event downtown. Room was nice and staff was ver friendly! I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting or staying Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
They had bed bugs and I was bitten twice beforei realizedwhat was happeningto my arm. They moved me to another room but i did not sleep at all after that. Literally stayed up until the sun rose for 2 nights straight. I was soo paranoid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool was nnot open until late Saturday due to mantience being done and was not posted on the webaite also requested a sjarp container on room amd there wasnt one. A friend came to visit amd they wouldnt let him come to my room without me going to the lobby Im elderly with breathing issues amd that hallway was a long walk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

dean

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
in-ternet showed a hot tub but it was permanently closed and had very little at breakfast they said bigger breakfast was only on weekends very very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I called before booking to make sure pool was working. When I went to check in there was a sign stating pool was closed I told them to give me a minute to see if I could find another place to stay so I walked to my car and checked my bank account and they had already put a hold on my card for the 4 day stay so I went back in and told the guy.i was like um I never checked in and you already put a hold on my card now I can’t look for another place to stay cuz I can’t access that money I was told o sorry. So I’m pissed and said it looks like I have to stay now and was told don’t worry we will credit you back half your money,,well there were tons of other issues with bugs,ants, mold and the pot smoke that filled the whole hotel. Again when checking out I was told give them till Monday afternoon to refund me half my money back and to call if I didn’t see the refund,,,well guess what no refund made several call over the week and finally got word that the big boss said he would be nice and give me $50 back, which I still have not got and it’s been a month, I only book this hotel cuz of the pool and location cuz we’re celebrating my daughter birthday and attending the Iowa horse fair, so I had 3 very disappointed teenagers that couldn’t swim.. I could go on and on about this place I’ve stayed here for 3 years in a row but I guess it’s under new owners and I guess they don’t care, even served cold,rotten food at breakfast so sad
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shawna

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stay very good. Would recommend. Stay is very good for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Walter

Disliked: Staff & service

Don't bother staying here

Television didn't work, called front desk and guy came to room and couldn't get it to work either said he'd send maintenance huy up, 2 hours later still no maintenance so called front desk again. Finally after almost 4 hours went to a different hotel, it'd be nicevto get a refund or a free night sometime but doubt that happens
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool was out of order and the elevator was out of order.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

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

Terrible

Hotel smelled of drugs, rooms are disgusting, bathtub has burn marks, towels were stained red
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, NORTHFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold in various places in our room. Our room smelled of feces when we walked in. The lock on our door was broken, the breakfast was limited options and what they did have, while it was supposed to be warm, was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Limited breakfast - Pool was down Needs updated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

KENYON

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Were do i start. Reviews must be fake run down Hot water in lobby cold. Room coffee machine broke. Little bugs in shower. Yuck never again Never again at econo lodge. Cleanliness is effort stuff working is a choice. And breakfast didnt look good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Center Point

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025