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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Breakfast area
Indoor pool
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds in Des Moines (Fairground), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 7 minutes from Casey's Center. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Drake University and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Principal Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bud Tent - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers 69 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 69 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dewayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cramped Rooms. Small Towels. People hanging out and Around Property. Items of Property are chained down outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim, Troutdale

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tired hotel inside, pretty sure someones given up on landscaping outside. Rates jacked WAY up because of high demand for a NASCAR race. Mold on bathroom ceiling, tv remote didnt work, weird smell in hallway. Assigned room torn up w a contractor working in it so was put in a different room. Smoking station is 3' from the front door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

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

Eco scammed

Stay was way overpriced. Hotel was dirty. Hallways were stained. Furniture was stained towels were stained. Blankets were stained. Furniture was old and used. Hot tub was broken and boarded up with a plywood pool was dirty. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When checking in the staff was not friendly.. got to the room it was dirty found a vape bye the bed side.. ants coming in around the air unit.. holes in walls bath tub disgusting.. went to check out the pool it closed at 8:30.. son was very disappointed! Wont be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawnee

Liked: Cleanliness
I have mixed emotions about this location, but overall the new staff is pretty professional and well trained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking into the room it smelled very bad, mixture of cigarette smell and other smells. And clean the filters in the air conditioning unit and smell eventually went away. AC unit must not have been draining properly room got extremely humid during the night. Made for an uncomfortable sleep. Other than those two things nice place to stay would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger said

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room where too small! Elevator went out and have a son in a wheelchair
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept friendly workers felt safe nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV not operating. Staff replaced missing cable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid extra for a suite with Two beds and a couch and they out me in just a regular room . The door bell they have for after hours doesn’t work and when you call the hotel no one answers . This hotel used to be a great value and a decent pace to stay but I think it has changed hands and they just don’t care anymore .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Perfect

Exceeded my expectations. Location to State fair excellent. Enjoyed having a safe. The pool pleasant. Overall, the hotel could have a refresh updated look, but I found it perfect, as was the staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

DANNY

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed in better hotels for less than I paid; definitely not worth the what we paid. Room smelled/ felt musty. Creepy guy always in the lobby watching our every move at night- made us uncomfortable; not sure if staff, guest, or what.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Urine in the stairwell. Dust in the corner of every room
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was literally green rooms smelled shower barely worked the breakfast 2 cereal dispensers and some orange juice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DIXIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just not used to street traffic noise. Nice staff and clean!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint would be the mold on ceiling above the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025