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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

3.41 stars rating. Good.

980 reviews

3.41 stars rating. Good. 980 reviews
Amenities
3
Cleanliness
3.7
Property Condition
3.1
Safety & Security
3.4
Staff Service
3.9
Value
3.2
Sold Out
Sun, Jul 27, 2025 to Mon, Jul 28, 2025
Sold Out
Sun, Jul 27, 2025 to Mon, Jul 28, 2025

Rest easy at our affordable hotel near the fairgrounds

Enjoy a simplified stay with a prime Des Moines location at our Econo Lodge Inn & Suites® Fairgrounds. You’ll find our easy to book guest rooms located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, home to the famous state fair every August, and auto shows, livestock exhibitions, antique shows and concerts year-round.

Highlights

  • Indoor Heated Pool
  • Elevator(s)
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly*
  • Vending Machines*
  • Check in / out3:00 PM / 11:00 AM

*May require an additional cost

Guest Rooms

Available Guest Rooms

  • Earn Choice Privileges Points*

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Amenities

Featured Amenities(15)

  • Indoor Heated Pool
  • Elevator(s)
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly*
  • Vending Machines*
  • Surveillance Security
  • Government Travelers: FEMA Approved
  • Copy Machine
  • Fax Machine

*May require an additional cost

Reviews

Guest Reviews

(980 reviews)
3.4/5

67% guests recommend this hotel

Amenities
3
Cleanliness
3.7
Property Condition
3.1
Safety & Security
3.4
Staff Service
3.9
Value
3.2
1 star rating. Fair. 1 review
1/5

Bugs in room. I did not have the room as per the reservation. Old bathroom fixtures. Poor window covers that do not block out the light. No light source at or near the bed.

Verified Guest
July 2025

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1 star rating. Fair. 1 review
1/5

Worse hotel stay of my life

It was the worse hotel I have ever stayed in. The lamps in the room didn't work. They wanted to give me the wrong room. The pool was not heated like they sait was. The pool was dirty ended up with someone else's hair in my swimsuit. The hot tub was boarded up. The pool room had trash everywhere and no towels. The shower shot water everywhere and ended up using multiple towels to wipe up water. The air conditioner was dripping everywhere and had to use more towels to sop up that water. We had to shut off the air. Couldn't open the windows the screen was broken. Breakfast was nasty. Muffins old and dry. Eggs over boiled and dry. The keys was deactivated. Asked for more towels and the front desk didn't really want to give. Complained multiple times about water everywhere and even requested a different room but nothing was done. Was told maintenence was going to fix the air and someone will clean the room. Had to go out to eat came back 2 hrs later nothing was done. Went to complain again and said we just wanted to leave. No complication for everything that was wrong. Even charged an extra night and a surcharge for leaving early. Was told the Couldn't refund me for nothing. Had to go pay for another hotel.

Verified Guest
July 2025

Verified

4 stars rating. Very Good. 1 review
4/5

July stop-over

Loud fireworks right outside the hotel after 10pm.

Verified Guest
July 2025

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