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Economy Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in St. James with free parking

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Economy Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (1 Full)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Smoking (1 Full)

Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Smoking (1 Full)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Smoking (2 full)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full)

Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
102 N Outer Rd, St. James, MO, 65559

What's nearby

  • St. James Winery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Meramec Vineyards - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 11 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Maramec Spring Park - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • The Fugitive Beach - 26 min drive - 20.3 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Country Bob's Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Economy Inn

Property highlights
Economy Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Economy Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Economy Inn St. James
Economy St. James
Economy Inn Motel
Economy Inn St. James
Economy Inn Motel St. James

Frequently asked questions

Is Economy Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Economy Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Economy Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Economy Inn located?

Situated in St. James, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. James Winery and Meramec Vineyards. Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area and Great Circle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Economy Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The office manager was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds could have been more comfortable but over all i had a very pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Friendly and helpful. Amazing place for a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprise bed really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

simple, clean, and priced well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
You can’t beat the price and supper friendly staff. I will definitely recommend this motel to my friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. Very quiet there as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very congenial...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute stop and they helped to make sure me and my family was taken care of. The guy at the desk was super friendly. Will definitely recommend to my friends andfamily.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice, clean room. The lady at the front desk was very nice and friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Very Friendly Owners

Great place to stay when visiting St. James, and allows pets. The owner's are very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay there. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management/Owner is AWESOME, staff is very friendly and welcoming. Very helpful as well! Love this place! Quiet and peaceful family atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Clean and Cozy

We have stayed here once before. An older hotel but it is kept very clean. Family who runs it is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, quiet room at a good price. Good service. We stayed 2 nights inDec. 2022 & will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

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

Good service

Stayed overnight and slept for work in the AM. Quiet place, good service. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Wonderful stay and would stay again

I was able to make online reservations the same day. It is an older inn but clean, comfortable, and quiet. I especially liked being able to park outside my door. Made it easy to load and unload my car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Doris

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

Clean and comfortable

Older hotel, no frills, but clean and comfortable. The staff is super friendly and eager to help. We stay for fishing in area so serves our needs. Parking is a bit awkward but we make it work
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Cheap and comfy

Basic room and service for an overnight stay. Accepts both smokers and pets, a rare find. The desk man was courteous and helpful. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J Erik

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

Nice Room.

Spacious room. Comfortable bed. Quiet. No issues with the room. No clothes hangers in closet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people who work with me in the current situation I'm in and not because they have dirty or infested rooms. I have a nice hard wood smoking room that is easy to sweep and keep clean and haven't seen a single bug. Glad I stayed here 10x better that my stay at Motel 6
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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