2 Star Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
About
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, a sports, entertainment, convention and expo complex featuring Wells Fargo Arena, Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Hy-Vee Hall. Visitors will enjoy a wide range of recreational activities in the area. The assortment of restaurants and cocktail lounges in the surrounding vicinity will fulfill all dining needs. Hotel features and amenities include a free continental breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub. Business travelers staying at this hotel will welcome the free high-speed Internet access and available copy and fax services. All guest rooms are tastefully furnished and have spacious work desks, hair dryers and coffee makers. Handicap accessible rooms can be reserved if desired.
Room Options
1 King Bed, Nonsmoking
323 sqft • 1 King
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2 Double Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible
205 sqft • 2 Double
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King Suite - Non-Smoking
345 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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2 Queen Beds, Efficiency, Suite, Nonsmoking
sqft • 2 Queen
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Guest Rating
Pleasant
Pros +
- Great room size (117)VERY comfortable bed
- Close to fairgrounds where I had to work.
- It was quite and the staff was helpful and it was a comfortable room could of been cheaper
Cons -
- The door was sprung, The hair dryer didn't work and the shampoo was used and no conditioner
- The carpet is old and looks very dirty. the bad towels are old and very small.and bathing sheets have yellow stains…
- Smelt like body odor and rates could of definitely been cheaper by 20 dollars
Hoffman
•Posted on: 2-14-2026
Great room size (117)VERY comfortable bed
The door was sprung, The hair dryer didn't work and the shampoo was used and no conditioner
Eliane
•Posted on: 2-14-2026
Close to fairgrounds where I had to work.
The carpet is old and looks very dirty. the bad towels are old and very small.and bathing sheets have yellow stains…
Gremminger
•Posted on: 2-11-2026
It was quite and the staff was helpful and it was a comfortable room could of been cheaper
Smelt like body odor and rates could of definitely been cheaper by 20 dollars
Gremminger
•Posted on: 1-25-2026
People was great but the room 115 kept blowing the breaker wasn't handicap room .. but other wise it was great
Small room and not handicap
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
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. A damage deposit of USD 150.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
410 East 30th Street, Des Moines, IA
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