Located in Ankeny, Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines is within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland. .This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
What's nearby
Des Moines Area Community College - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Outlets of Des Moines - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
Adventureland - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Casey's - 1 min walk
Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
Wendy's - 15 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Hotel in Ankeny with free breakfast and a fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
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
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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
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
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
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 671 reviews
10 - Excellent
304
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 671 reviews
8 - Good
222
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 671 reviews
6 - Okay
82
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 671 reviews
4 - Poor
40
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 671 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Tyler
Business traveller
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Building was clean and relatively well kept. Only thing I noticed was a couple spots in the hallways that appeared to need to be repaired/painted. Easy fix though. Overall met my expectations.
The beds were old and completely sunken in. The bathroom was not cleaned well. The fridge did not work. In both rooms, the smoke detectors had lights that were blinking all night long.
Absolutely loved our stay here! The front desk staff was friendly, and check-in was quick and easy. Our room was spotless, with clean surfaces and everything well-dusted. The location is super convenient—just minutes away from Walmart, Target, fast food options, and the highway. The kids had a blast in the pool, which was well-maintained and clean. I would definitely stay here again!
Hotel room was dirty and in poor condition. Urine on the toilet, blood stain on a pillow, the room smelled like a wet dog. The whole hall smelled of cigarette smoke. The shower head barely worked and had no temperature control.
Pool open till 9, room had hair all over the bathroom floor, and room slept 4 people which should have 4 bath towels but only had 2 called to asked to get towels brought up to our room but lady was kind of rude when called down to get towels brought to our room had to call the lady at the front desk to get her to the front desk room keys wouldnt work so would always have to run down and call the front desk lady to come to the front desk to get towels or keys programed breakfast was horribly stocked so much compared to when i stayed here back on November 2024
Musty smell in the hallways and elevator. Dirty towel left hanging behind the bathroom door from previous customers. Area outside near doors was littered with trash that had obviously been there for some time. Staff was friendly.
Gina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Stephanie
Travelled with family
24 Feb 2025
Had people walking the parking lot looking in peoples cars.
I failed to buy travel insurance since we were only going 3 hours away. A winter storm and fender bender prevented us from getting to our destination. I asked the hotel if they could make an exception, they said maybe.