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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
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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 - 1.8 miles
  • Outlets of Des Moines - 9 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Adventureland - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles

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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, 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 and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ankeny Dog Park. Woodland Hills Golf Course and Margo Frankel Woods State Park 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. 291 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 643 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Close to our destination and could house our group.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean, full facilities, safe parking, convenient for our travel plans.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The place was clean and the people were nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly personnel, clean and well appointed room. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a very nice motel. Well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Pretty clean. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean & easy access
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Falling out of repair, poor food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Close to our destination
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Have stayed here multiple times.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

We had a very nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Building was clean and relatively well kept. Only thing I noticed was a couple spots in the hallways that appeared to need to be repaired/painted. Easy fix though. Overall met my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10

Had to get a different hotel had bed bugs and spiders in the room. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice property with wonderful service and a great breakfast. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

I stayed there when I went to the State Fair. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice accommodations and very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Staff was so nice, everything was nice and quiet. Very Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Never a shortage of towels during our stay! Very accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great stay! Pretty hotel, great breakfast, frindly staff, just a little musty smell when we entered room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

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