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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ankeny with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 234
AED 262 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2602 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny, IA, 50021

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Adventureland - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Property highlights
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 15 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Ankeny
Comfort Inn Hotel Ankeny
Comfort Inn Ankeny Hotel
Ankeny Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Moines Hotel
Comfort Inn Ankeny Moines
Comfort Inn Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
Comfort Inn Ankeny Des Moines
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Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines located?

Situated in Ankeny, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Des Moines Area Community College and within 6 mi (10 km) of Woodland Hills Golf Course and Margo Frankel Woods State Park. Ankeny Stadium and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 612 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to our destination
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and wonderful staff
Nice property with wonderful service and a great breakfast. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Had people walking the parking lot looking in peoples cars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed was very uncomfortable. Could hear people and tv in rooms next to us. Bugs in the bathroom. Mild on the grout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Musty smell in the hallways and elevator. Dirty towel left hanging behind the bathroom door from previous customers. Area outside near doors was littered with trash that had obviously been there for some time. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there when I went to the State Fair. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times when I go to Iowa and see family and it’s always wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place id stay again ! Beds were comfortable one but was just squeaky but yet comfort toliet ran the whole time we were there! But overall very clean and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never a shortage of towels during our stay! Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Bed! Easy on easy off for traveling!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again
Staff was so nice, everything was nice and quiet. Very Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

I failed to buy travel insurance since we were only going 3 hours away. A winter storm and fender bender prevented us from getting to our destination. I asked the hotel if they could make an exception, they said maybe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Pretty hotel, great breakfast, frindly staff, just a little musty smell when we entered room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly! Helpful in ginding a nice place to eat after a long day of driving! Comfortable bed! Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value! Will be my go to hotel when I’m in the DesMoines area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was clean and bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations and very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice area, breakfast could have more options and pool area needs ventilation/fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, rooms clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, great service, breakfast and easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023