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
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Reviews
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds Reviews
7.2
Good
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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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Shawnee
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I have mixed emotions about this location, but overall the new staff is pretty professional and well trained.
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.
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Eddie
26 Jul 2025
Eddie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roger said
23 Jul 2025
Roger said
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Steve
21 Jul 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Michelle
20 Jul 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room where too small! Elevator went out and have a son in a wheelchair
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 .
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.
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.