Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2.0 star property

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Indoor pool
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$81
$72 nightly
$81 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Glider East
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 340 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area 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 - 0.5 miles
  • Sky Glider East - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Adventureland - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room not clean! Smelled like smoke. Hair on bathroom floor and in shower. Only one small lamp worked so room was dark. Only plus was the front desk people were friendly. I got there late and weather was bad or I would of asked for my money back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
AC and heat works well parking lot was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Edmond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Room not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerrius

I did not receive my deposit back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First impression was not great. It had been a week since a big snowstorm, and the parking lot was a disaster. Where were the plows?! I almost slid into 3 cars because no one had plowed in nearly a week! Then, it took me forever to get checked in, which gave me plenty of time to look around the dingy lobby and start getting a bad vibe. Once I finally got to my room, I was immediately greeted by the unmistakable pungent odor of wet dog. So, I immediately took out my phone and found another hotel and left without staying another minute.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri, Leon

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The staff was friendly. I'd stay here again,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesly

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fine, just not anything special. Room was clean. Staff was okay, didn't feel like the kind of reception I have gotten elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unclean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joaquin Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Britt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joaquin Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joaquin Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Qiet, safe and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Something rancid was left on the sheets before I arrived and was never cleaned or replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025