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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Albert Lea with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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Centrally located in town, Econo Lodge welcomes guests with continental breakfast each morning. The property offers practical amenities including laundry facilities, free WiFi for staying connected, complimentary newspapers, and an ATM on the premises.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2306 East Main Street, Building B, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail's Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skol Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge

Hotel remodeled in 2019
At Econo Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Main Street Family Restau, the on-site family restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A reception hall, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, on-request microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Main Street Family Restau

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Hotel
Econo Lodge Albert Lea
Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, Econo Lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge located?

Situated in Albert Lea, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Freeborn County Historical Society, Fountain Lake, and Albert Lea City Arena. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Mayo Clinic Health System are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Econo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 276 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good restaurant - dekcious food. Room was clean and updated, quiet and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price this room was very good. Very comfortable beds and room was clean and in good condition. We will stay here again on our next visit to MN.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is a bit dated but suited my purpose just fine . For an overnight stay this worked perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dimitry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is fine for a quick overnight for the budget minded traveler. Overall the property seemed quite run-down particularly the outside. The room seemed clean and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was very minimal with very few items. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

miao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience. The stuff are very warm-hearted. The beds are comfortable. The space is big. There is a Walmart nearby. The breakfast is very delicious. My family are all satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place didn't look wonderful but we were pleasantly surprised. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The shower was great also. I appreciate the refrigerator in the room. Breakfast was cereal, toast, English muffins and 2 apples. That was great for us, breakfast is always a bonus. I would atay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Madonna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Building falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling cross country and this was a one night stay. Staff was excellent. Room was clean. Limited amemities but cheap price. All I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cole

Grossest place I have seen! Bugs, dirty, tv and outlets didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet but a very old and tired property. Bath towels really need help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Harlan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was a nice restaurant there but the continental breakfast was poor. Plumbing needs work and the room heater was noisy and couldn’t be adjusted.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Econolodge should have had a lighted sign so property could be seen at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good stay

Room was smelly and floors were sticky. Towels were practically non-existent because they were so small and thin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay elsewhere!

There was a Hole the wall & a large chunk of paint pealing off the. The roof was leaking in the hallway. A Continental breakfast is not dried out bread or english muffins for you to toast or dry cereal in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for the price.

It was good for the price. Very old motel room had been updated a bit ago. Clean but terrible lighting in evening. Nice and quiet. Pretty comfortable bed. Great service as I was cold and staff immediately brought me a nice comfy warm quilt. Very sparse breakfast but we didn’t care.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Runa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sheets and towels were clean and the air conditioning worked. The attached restaurant was good. The staff were nice. Otherwise the floor was sticky, limited security-exterior doors did not lock, some outlets did not work, fridge did not cool, window screen torn out and broken glass in the parking lot. We did not stick around for breakfast. When we checked in we seriously considered leaving but were exhausted after a long day of driving. Would not recommend for families!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean, it had a fridge but no microwave or phone. Key card didnt work everytime and did not work on the outside door. I had pets with me, so was easy to get to the room.the breakfast was cereal and toast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did not receive our reservation before they gave it away. The room was very poor quality: old bed, furniture, smelled poorly. The staff person was not trained and was doing her best given the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Econolodge is the back half of the property - joined to the Quality Inn in the front. The back half is uncared for and there are residents living in it long-term. We refused the room and were offered a room in the much better Quality Inn for the same price. They need to either improve the Econolodge or close it - it should not be a branded motel! Choice system should drop it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did not receive our reservation before they gave it away. The room was very poor quality: old bed, furniture, smelled poorly. The staff person was not trained and was doing her best given the situation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, smelly, dark and disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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