Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast area
Indoor pool
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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410 E 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50317
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪6 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Iowa State Fairgrounds
An indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers 69 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Iowa State Fairgrounds. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift, a vending machine and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 7 minutes from Casey's Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers its guests an indoor pool, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds also features a television in common area and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Des Moines hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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

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: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 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)

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
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)
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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Derrick

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When checking in the staff was not friendly.. got to the room it was dirty found a vape bye the bed side.. ants coming in around the air unit.. holes in walls bath tub disgusting.. went to check out the pool it closed at 8:30.. son was very disappointed! Wont be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawnee

Liked: Cleanliness
I have mixed emotions about this location, but overall the new staff is pretty professional and well trained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking into the room it smelled very bad, mixture of cigarette smell and other smells. And clean the filters in the air conditioning unit and smell eventually went away. AC unit must not have been draining properly room got extremely humid during the night. Made for an uncomfortable sleep. Other than those two things nice place to stay would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger said

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room where too small! Elevator went out and have a son in a wheelchair
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept friendly workers felt safe nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV not operating. Staff replaced missing cable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid extra for a suite with Two beds and a couch and they out me in just a regular room . The door bell they have for after hours doesn’t work and when you call the hotel no one answers . This hotel used to be a great value and a decent pace to stay but I think it has changed hands and they just don’t care anymore .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Exceeded my expectations. Location to State fair excellent. Enjoyed having a safe. The pool pleasant. Overall, the hotel could have a refresh updated look, but I found it perfect, as was the staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

DANNY

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed in better hotels for less than I paid; definitely not worth the what we paid. Room smelled/ felt musty. Creepy guy always in the lobby watching our every move at night- made us uncomfortable; not sure if staff, guest, or what.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Urine in the stairwell. Dust in the corner of every room
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pool was literally green rooms smelled shower barely worked the breakfast 2 cereal dispensers and some orange juice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DIXIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just not used to street traffic noise. Nice staff and clean!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint would be the mold on ceiling above the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittly

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025