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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Des Moines Area Community College.
What's nearby
Des Moines Area Community College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Ankeny Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
Otter Creek Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.6 miles
Woodland Hills Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
Outlets of Des Moines - 7 min drive - 8.4 miles
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 15 min walk
Casey's - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Casey's - 15 min walk
Panera Bread - 16 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Hotel in Ankeny with an indoor pool and free breakfast
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.
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
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
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Ankeny Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Moines Hotel
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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I stayed here because Iowa State had a football game and I didnt want to pay inflated hotel prices while I visited my son. The room was clean, the bed was comfy, the hotel was convenient and quiet, the staff is nice. The hotel is in dire need of renovation but it is more cosmetic, but it is a lot to see.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Patrick
Oct 26, 2025
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Oct 25, 2025
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
Oct 24, 2025
Patrick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
Traveled with partner
Oct 23, 2025
Liked: Amenities
This facility needs a few updates; bedside table had cracked veneer, some carpet stains in the hallway. Also, the powdered eggs,( scrambled egg mixture) was a bit grainy. Overall the room was clean, staff person was nice and welcoming. I would stay again.
Parking was safe..The hotel smelled musty, room and walls were dirty behind main door was splattered stuff on walls..mold in bathroom and for 3 adults for 2 nights we got 2 towels and 2 hand towels and 2 wash cloths. I know i dont want to share a dirty wash cloth. 2nd day i asked for 3 towels go 2 so had to get anotherone. The room also had a musty smell also and window curtain was hanging down on 1 side. And no i will never stay again it was a last minute thing. People at desk were pleasant. Breakfast both days were same and no hot eggs.im not a McDonald's fan but the hotels was worse. I feel they should of paid me to stay there
kathy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Wendy
Oct 12, 2025
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deanna
Oct 11, 2025
Deanna
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay! Staff was so kind and the entire hotel was very clean! The breakfast was also amazing!
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.
Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Myo
Sep 26, 2025
Myo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rickey
Sep 26, 2025
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.