Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 35 per pet, which may vary based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 07:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Ankeny, within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland, and is approximately 9.6 miles from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11.8 miles from Drake University.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested. Specific information about extra beds or cribs is not provided.

Econo Lodge Ankeny

Average nightly price at Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$58
February	$60
March	$60
April	$76
May	$78
June	$78
July	$88
August	$112
September	$81
October	$72
November	$62
December	$59

What guests think

At Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines many travelers highlight friendly staff, a quiet atmosphere, and a convenient location near highways and shops, while others point to dated spaces and periodic maintenance problems that can affect comfort.

Breakfast draws many positive comments, though several reviews mention sparse choices or slow restocking. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with repeated notes about musty odors, mold, and occasional bed bugs alongside numerous reports of very clean rooms. Overall, expect a basic, budget stay with convenient access and variable upkeep.

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Facilities

The pool is available and generally described as clean and enjoyable; a few guests mention ventilation issues or early closing. Multiple reviews note the hotel is pet friendly.

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Marianne

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Allowed our 2 40 lb. Dogs to stay! We were moving and they were very courteous about it!

10

John

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Nice fitness center (cardio machines, dumbbells and cable machine). Would stay here again

10

Karissa

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast are and pool.

10

Chris

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The one downside was there are only two handicap parking places. Definitely the upside was the two lovely ladies that work the front desk. They were fun to talk to, laugh with and they showed concern for my daughter who was recovering from ankle surgery. Yes, the beds were comfortable. Yes the room felt safe and offered relaxation. But it is BECAUSE OF THEM I will consider staying here again. We had my other daughter's small dog staying with us. They loved on her and were excited ( along with a friend's daughter) to see her daily. Maple was also looking for them and was overjoyed to see them everytime we came down for a potty break. They were an excellent representation of how this hotel felt more like coming home, home to neighbors that made you feel welcome and included. Everytime we seen them they were cleaning or refreshing the place. Their dedication to service was marvelous. I know if Maple stays there again, she will be looking for their attention.

4

Jill

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool open till 9, room had hair all over the bathroom floor, and room slept 4 people which should have 4 bath towels but only had 2 called to asked to get towels brought up to our room but lady was kind of rude when called down to get towels brought to our room had to call the lady at the front desk to get her to the front desk room keys wouldnt work so would always have to run down and call the front desk lady to come to the front desk to get towels or keys programed breakfast was horribly stocked so much compared to when i stayed here back on November 2024

10

Travis

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast and the pool were both good. The room was clean and beds slept well.

10

Colleen

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfy, big room, great breakfast & dog friendly!

8

Laura

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a family wedding on the same weekend as graduations were happening, so the hotel was booked. We needed 3 rooms for 2 nights each. One of the rooms did not have a working shower and had a musty smell, so we were moved to a different room for the second night. The beds were a little on the hard side, but had a pillow top so they were mostly comfortable. The breakfast buffet was good and the pool was in decent shape, so the grandkids enjoyed a swim.

10

Pazong

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved our stay here! The front desk staff was friendly, and check-in was quick and easy. Our room was spotless, with clean surfaces and everything well-dusted. The location is super convenient—just minutes away from Walmart, Target, fast food options, and the highway. The kids had a blast in the pool, which was well-maintained and clean. I would definitely stay here again!

8

Rachel

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a good hotel for a short stay before getting up early to head to the Iowa State Fair to show. Accommodated our dog, was definitely a no-frills economy option.

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Cleanliness

Inconsistent reports: many guests praise cleanliness, but multiple reviews cite musty odors, mold, dirty bathrooms, and several bed bug sightings.

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Stevan

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

overall, clean facility, but our room had a bad mold smell.

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Angie

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was simple but the staff was as not friendly. There was a slight musty odor to the room and not enough towels. There were also 3 black pubic hairs in the shower, I quickly removed them before my husband went in the bathroom. I never expect perfection but that is gross. The bed was ok for comfort, I liked the 5 pillows.

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Steve

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Disgusting hotel. The room was 85 degrees when I walked in. Immediately smelled of mildew. The sheets felt sticky. There was mold throughout the shower. The show was dripping wet like someone just finished bathing, there were fingernails on the carpet. The refrigerator was plugged into the lamp because they're was no outlets available. The walls has something brown and sticky caked on them. I went to Walmart and purchased cleaning supplies and air freshener because I was told there was no rooms to be had due to the state fair was going on and I was there for a funeral so proximity was key.

6

Sarah

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were pretty dirty. Stains on the walls, we found a bug in our bed, hair in the tub etc. overpriced for the state the hotel is in. I wouldn’t eat the breakfast food because everything was so dirty. Nice staff but that was about the only positive thing I have to say sadly.

2

Carlos

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mold in the refrigerator, the security lock was broken off the door and we found a bed bug in the bed where my son was sleeping. Absolutely disgusting, I would never stay here again!

2

Jose

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to get a different hotel had bed bugs and spiders in the room. Do not recommend

2

Andy

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a funeral to attend and this was the last available room in town because of the annual fun fest, the room had 2 queens, one with a blanket and mine only had two sheets and I was cold and woke up at 1A and I looked down and there were bed bugs in the bed and we soon found many all over the bed, room service came in to inspect and gave us a new room to stay, at no time did the staff apologize or reduce the room rate, I don’t even know if they exterminated the room. Worst hotel stay in 40 years! I’ve got a video…

2

Andy

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a funeral to attend and this was the last available room in town because of the annual fun fest, the room had 2 queens, one with a blanket and mine only had two sheets and I was cold and woke up at 1A and my wife said to double up the sheets and I looked down and there were bed bugs in the bed and we soon found many all over the bed, room service came in to inspect and gave us a new room to stay, at no time did the staff apologize or reduce the room rate, I don’t even know if they exterminated the room. Worst hotel stay in 40 years! I’ve got a video…

6

Richard

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was definitely room for improvement. The room was extremely humid making the bedding damp. The bedding itself was ripped and what appeared to be melted around the edges of the mattress cover? The mattress was worn down and uncomfortable and the pillows needed to be replaced. It didn't appear the carpet had been vacuumed in some time. It was also difficult to find anyone when we needed to ask for a towel and the TV remote didn't work. On the upside, it was a relatively quiet stay and no one bothered us during our brief stay.

4

Jennifer

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was dirty and in poor condition. Urine on the toilet, blood stain on a pillow, the room smelled like a wet dog. The whole hall smelled of cigarette smoke. The shower head barely worked and had no temperature control.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and somewhat dated, with recurring issues such as AC not cooling or running loudly, humidity, worn or firm mattresses, and occasional appliance or hot water problems; some guests found them quiet and comfortable.

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Cynthia

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff we encountered were excellent. Our refrigerator was not working and they were very attentive about sending a maintenance worker, who had gone home for the day, who returned to help us, solved the problem and all was well. We had a large cooler filled with food and were on a long road trip, so a refrigerator was very important to us. The not so good part was finding a take out food container with food in it in the closet, and finding socks in one of the beds under the sheets at the foot of the bed, indicative that the linens may not have been changed prior to our visit.

10

Phyllis

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and very comfortable. Unfortunately our air conditioner temperature control was inoperable. Otherwise a very pleasant experience.

8

Jeff

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice and comfortable but there was no hot water on my second night of three nights. Did not try the shower on the third night.

8

WENDY

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were creaking and the AC was noisy.

6

Amy

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loud, walls thin, can hear other occupants. Air conditioner unit very loud, had to turn off to sleep.

4

April

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had holes in box spring, bathroom vent falling off, scared for my toddler seeing as head board almost fell on him and they blamed a 21 month old child, mirror fell off wall and almost landed on my son, had to ask for more towels and when so was told to take down my own dirty towels for fresh, they did not gather trash, I was not impressed at all very rude staff unclean environment

10

Jim

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great for our weekend activities in Newton. Room was better than expected... comfortable beds, clean and functional bathroom fixtures, AC and refrigerator were ice cold. Free breakfast was a bonus. Will stay here again.

4

Trudy

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

While I didn’t eat from the breakfast, there was no coffee, the AC ran constantly and didn’t cool the room much, the back door didn’t lock so anyone could come inside at any hour. The room was good, minus the AC.

6

Joseph

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you have a bad back like I do, then getting comfortable in these beds will be a challenge. Very stiff mattress, and the blankets are extremely thin.

6

Elizabeth

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were old and completely sunken in. The bathroom was not cleaned well. The fridge did not work. In both rooms, the smoke detectors had lights that were blinking all night long.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful with easy check-in, though several reviews report an unattended front desk, slow responses, and limited housekeeping during stays.

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Jessa

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service, quick check in. Dated property, slightly run down room. Breakfast had no food and the front desk was unmanned. Waited 10 minutes for someone to show up and replenish food and coffee. TV didn’t work and refrigerate was broken in room

10

Melissa M

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff

10

Daniel

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I travel a couple times a month and this is one of my favorite spots. They have a great breakfast and the staff is the nicest, friendliest people I have ever seen.

10

Shirley

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly! Helpful in ginding a nice place to eat after a long day of driving! Comfortable bed! Very clean room.

10

Holly

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful and friendly staff. Everyone was very helpful with any questions or help that I needed!

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Michael

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was terrible and unavailable. Desk was unattended and the number given to call was also unanswered. Was locked out of my room for several hours. Please stay somewhere else.

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Chris

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The one downside was there are only two handicap parking places. Definitely the upside was the two lovely ladies that work the front desk. They were fun to talk to, laugh with and they showed concern for my daughter who was recovering from ankle surgery. Yes, the beds were comfortable. Yes the room felt safe and offered relaxation. But it is BECAUSE OF THEM I will consider staying here again. We had my other daughter's small dog staying with us. They loved on her and were excited ( along with a friend's daughter) to see her daily. Maple was also looking for them and was overjoyed to see them everytime we came down for a potty break. They were an excellent representation of how this hotel felt more like coming home, home to neighbors that made you feel welcome and included. Everytime we seen them they were cleaning or refreshing the place. Their dedication to service was marvelous. I know if Maple stays there again, she will be looking for their attention.

4

Dan

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hallways and lobby not air conditioned. No cleaning of room at all during 5 day stay. We had to go down stairs to get replacement towels. Had to set garbage out in hall ourselves. Very low rent hotel.

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Todd

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It took her like three times to check me in she kept messing it up and then put me in a cheaper room than i paid for and had to be moved again once I was done with the front desk staff the stay was nice, a bit musty and feels like an older hotel

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Susan

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Room was very nice. Breakfast was good and was kept stocked. I would stay there again.

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Location

Convenient for highway access and close to shops, restaurants, and local events; easy to find for stopovers.

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Kassandra

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, lots of things around, easy to find, easy to check in, decent rooms

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Jean

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed frequently over the past 15 years. Convenient location, quiet & clean. Easy access from Interstate, nearby shopping & restaurants. Across the street from a convenience store. In summer of 2023 there is some road construction outside the hotel so access is a bit of a challenge but not a big deal.

10

Chris

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great Bed! Easy on easy off for traveling!

10

Drew

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable bed and good location.

10

Pazong

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff at check in. Clean room. Safe, convenient location to stores/restaurants.

10

Heidi

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to our destination

10

Jim

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great for our weekend activities in Newton. Room was better than expected... comfortable beds, clean and functional bathroom fixtures, AC and refrigerator were ice cold. Free breakfast was a bonus. Will stay here again.

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Ronald

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Although there were many motels in that area, the Econo Lodge was quite easy to get too even with road construction going on in that area!!

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Julie

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and clean. In a great location.

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Heidi

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to our destination and could house our group.

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Dining

Breakfast often earns praise for being good or satisfying, but multiple reviews mention limited variety, poor restocking, or cold items.

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Jessa

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service, quick check in. Dated property, slightly run down room. Breakfast had no food and the front desk was unmanned. Waited 10 minutes for someone to show up and replenish food and coffee. TV didn’t work and refrigerate was broken in room

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Ivan

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Breakfast was good, may be add cheese and ham for more variety, as it was repetitive. I stayed for 8 nights and the room was cleaned only 1 time and it was as per mu request. Free coffee 24 hrs is a plus 😀☕️

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Alvy

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning could use some upgrades. Very minimal options for breakfast.

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Jill

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool open till 9, room had hair all over the bathroom floor, and room slept 4 people which should have 4 bath towels but only had 2 called to asked to get towels brought up to our room but lady was kind of rude when called down to get towels brought to our room had to call the lady at the front desk to get her to the front desk room keys wouldnt work so would always have to run down and call the front desk lady to come to the front desk to get towels or keys programed breakfast was horribly stocked so much compared to when i stayed here back on November 2024

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donald

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect for what we needed as a place to stay for get a way with family. Good breakfast

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Jim

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great for our weekend activities in Newton. Room was better than expected... comfortable beds, clean and functional bathroom fixtures, AC and refrigerator were ice cold. Free breakfast was a bonus. Will stay here again.

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CHARLES

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

TV DIDNT WORK BREAKFAST WAS COOL

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Shilpa

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast area was really clean and organized.

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Steve

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was much nicer than I was expecting, and the breakfast was above and beyond expectations Very under rated hotel option

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Craig

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, friendly front desk, good food for breakfast. Beds were more firm than we preferred, but will stay again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $72	2 $75	3 $75	4 $75	5 $75	6 $74	7 $74
8 $76	9 $81	10 $77	11 $72	12 $71	13 $71	14 $71
15 $71	16 $73	17 $73	18 $77	19 $80	20 $83	21 $82
22 $71	23 $69	24 $71	25 $71	26 $77	27 $77	28 $77
29 $76	30 $77

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

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