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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Property class: 2

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A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A building with a red exterior, a covered entrance, and a tree in front.
A hotel room with a hot tub, a dining area, and a window with a view.
Three vending machines with various snacks and drinks, a payment terminal, and a small window with a view of the outside.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a lifeguard chair, and a lifebuoy on the wall.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $62
$55 nightly
$62 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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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, Casey's Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

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
  • Iowa Events Center - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Casey's Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bud Tent - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Now Or Later Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

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 on-site 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Econo Lodge Inn Fairgrounds Des Moines
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. 316 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1004 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, the staff was helpful. Breakfast had a variety options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to my work and nice staff, comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
POS HOTEL
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was old and falling apart. Hot tub was broken. Rooms were clean. Rest of hotel was not
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were kinda dirty looking and there were ants everywhere. Otherwise the space wasn’t too bad. A/C was great were able to stay cold all night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff very courteous. Great price and safe location. Parking lot was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was nice and much more up to date than the common areas. The staff was nice and check in was fast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's nothing fancy for sure, but the rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Yummy breakfast. Bummed the hot tub was closed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Respectful & kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the staff was somewhat helpful, the amenities did not function, the sheets were dirty, and the room smelled like cigarettes and body odor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waited quite a bit to get checked in. Obviously the hotel is going through renovations. Hot advertised breakfast was kind of non existent. Seemed like little effort from staff was made. Sheets and blankets were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their breakfast is soooo good! I was really impressed. I thought there might be fruit and bagels, but they had sausage gravy and biscuits, a waffle maker, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, juices, milk, coffee! It was fantastic! Plus the price was great. Total BARGAIN and easy to get everywhere in DesMoines.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very squeaky Ants in the room on floor and bathroom counter Hot tub was not working pool was not kept up. Very loud from traffic outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO HOT TUB. DIRTY. Pictures are from many years ago. Pool room looks abandoned. Very sketchy parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The pool was not heated as was expected for an indoor pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was absolutely terrible, people digging thru the dumpsters all hours of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026