Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

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Econo Lodge
6.2 (475 reviews)
410 East 30th Street , Des Moines , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Limited amenities
Poor sound insulation

Categories

Cleanliness
5.01
Numerous complaints about unclean rooms and dirty facilities.
Service
6.98
Staff was friendly and helpful, but not very proactive.
Location
8.02
Conveniently located near attractions, received positive feedback.
Room Quality
5.97
Mixed reviews; some enjoyed their stay while others found issues.
Amenities
5.5
Limited amenities with disappointment in breakfast options and facilities.
Value for Money
6.96
Generally seen as a fair value, though not exceptional.
Food and Beverage
5.01
Breakfast offerings were minimal and disappointing.
Overall Experience
6.18
Mixed feelings; some aspects were enjoyable while others were not.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:26

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines, the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds offers easy access to popular attractions and entertainment venues.

Amenities for Relaxation:
Guests can unwind and relax with a free continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, and hot tub, perfect for a rejuvenating stay after a day of exploring or business meetings.

Business-Friendly Services:
For business travelers, the hotel provides free high-speed Internet access, copy, and fax services, ensuring a productive and efficient stay.

To experience comfort, convenience, and a memorable stay in Des Moines, book your room at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds now.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 475 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.01
Service: 6.98
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 5.97
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 6.96
Food and Beverage: 5.01
Overall Experience: 6.18
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connie • couple • us
5
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Shymeika • family_with_children • us
1
I did not have a stay
Pros:

Location great

Cons:

Nothing at all I paid for the room online and when I got there they wanted a deposit that I did not know about so the trim was paid but I couldn’t stay because the deposit

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeffery • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

n/a

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Alexandrea • family_with_children • us
1
I will never be back, and no one else should stay at this hotel either. It’s very neglected to be honest. I would have l
Pros:

Honestly nothing other than the location..

Cons:

Room was extremely dirty upon entering. I had to bring in my own Clorox wipes and wipe down all the surfaces, also toilet was gross. Some of the surfaces had some sort of residue on them. There were also ants in the sink upon arrival, in bathroom and we caught one crawling on us in bed too. The toilet was also dirty, and the tv was not working properly. The deadbolt on the door is none existent, looks like someone tried to put a new one up but didn’t succeed so left it without. The doors in the room were disgustingly dirty, like they have never been cleaned. The tiles in the bathroom are broken and cracked so we had to put down a hotel so we didn’t cut our feet as they were sharp. Hall ways smelled of marijuana on arrival along with cat pee the last night we came back to the hotel to stay. Overall not a good experience. And for $235 dollar for two night is crazy with the experience we have had.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Latorya • couple • us
4
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rick • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Fairly clean.

Cons:

Called me at 11pm demanding more money, they took money at least 5 times adding up to about 700. Stay away!

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Keri • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice staff clean rooms

Cons:

Loved everything about it nothing to not like

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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LLoyd • couple • us
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Danyiele • solo_traveller • us
1
Disappointed
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Start with location. We almost got jumped in the parking lot at check in. Breakfast didn't have much of anything. Place was dirty. Bathtub fixtures falling out. Bathroom towel rack falling off wall. Hole behind toilet. Homeless person was trying to get in while we were trying to leave in the early morning.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Ronda • couple • us
1
It was horrible. I recommend no one book this place as it’s a dump.
Pros:

The only thing I liked about this facility as it was cheap; however, I truly learned the lesson that you get what you pay for.

Cons:

This facility was horrible. Worse than the first time I stayed a few years ago. I picked this location as it was close to my aunt for my uncle’s funeral. When I arrived I’m standing there waiting to be helped and thank goodness the other girl mentioned it as finally the other staff member assisted me. The bed was so bad I couldn’t sleep and my body is still hurting from the 1 night. The breakfast was a joke. They had waffle mix and cold cereal. I reported the horrible breakfast and they said they don’t provide protein or other options but on the weekends. The staff were limited accessible so I just dealt with it. I will never stay at this location again.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Osborn • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Did it was very comfortable and it was a great place for us just to put our head down while we're in Des Moines

Cons:

Didn't like that they said that there was a hot tub in there wasn't a hot tub I think that's faulse advertisment

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Cheri • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Osborn • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I like that they were very nice and considerate but I left early like 2 days early I think wouldn't give me my rest of my money back but they did give me my deposit

Cons:

I didn't like that I checked out on Wednesday instead of Friday or Tuesday instead of Friday and then get my money back because they said that I had a prmo so I lost my money but my aunt was really sick and she been dying and I had to get back home

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Christie • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location to fairgrounds where our event was. Our original room went into renovations, but they moved us to a comparable room.

Cons:

They are in process of repainting, so halls smelled of paint and carpets were messy. Could have had more breakfast options

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Sopanie • couple • us
7
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Bett • family_with_children • us
6
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
10
Our stay was enjoyable.
Pros:

We didn't eat breakfast.
I liked that there was a place outside for smokers.

Cons:

The price of pop and water in the vending machines, but i realize that everything has gone up in cost.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Hill • couple • us
3
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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hogan • family_with_children • us
6
If you're going to attend the State Fair Grounds, this is the place to stay.
Pros:

Location was great for the fairgrounds, right across the street.
Beds and pillows were very comfy.
Room temperature was perfect.

Cons:

In room 207, I wanted a nice hot bath but there was no plug. I used a plastic cup to stop up the drain.
The walls are very thin, you can hear details of people's conversation as they walked past.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

I stayed when the building was first up and now it's run down and there were bugs everywhere.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee