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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2602 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodland Hills Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

King Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green throw blanket, white bedding, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk.
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines offers 56 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Ankeny hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines. During your stay, you'll be close to Des Moines Area Community College. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 11 minutes by car from Iowa Events Center and 12 minutes from Casey's Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines also features coffee/tea in common area and a lift. Free self parking is available.

This Ankeny hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Ankeny
Comfort Inn Hotel Ankeny
Comfort Inn Ankeny Hotel
Ankeny Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines
Comfort Inn Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
Econo Ankeny Des Moines Ankeny
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Hotel
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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 813 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good condition, friendly, helpful staff. Nicest Econo Lodge we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is nice. I enjoy everyone of my stays at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth. Breakfast was basic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was much nicer than I was expecting, and the breakfast was above and beyond expectations Very under rated hotel option
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Zarin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful stay! Staff was so kind and the entire hotel was very clean! The breakfast was also amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, lots of things around, easy to find, easy to check in, decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast area was really clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple checkin clean room pet friendly plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff! Clean! Nice breakfast bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet, clean, inexpensive, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Amenities
Room was satisfactorily, the service was excellent. Breakfast quantities was small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a quick, one-night stay, it was fine. Room walls could have been a little cleaner. Some items, such as curtains and such were dated and/or broken. Bed was very comfortable. Shower was hot and had great pressure. Overall, I'd stay again for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top motel for the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is quite comfortable Well maintained and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, and good services.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024