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
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
124
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Mike
Jan 18, 2026
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
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.