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Economy Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall. - Economy Inn (St. James)
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain. - Economy Inn (St. James)
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand. - Economy Inn (St. James)
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking lot, and a grassy area with a picnic table. - Economy Inn (St. James)
A hotel room with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a chair, and a bed. - Economy Inn (St. James)
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
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (1 Full)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a nightstand.

Standard Room, Smoking (1 Full)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Smoking (2 full)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

St. James is home to Economy Inn. Rosati Winery Museum and Cedar Street Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. James Winery and Meramec Vineyards. Fall Creek Rock Shop and The Fugitive Beach are also worth visiting. Visit our St. James travel guide
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Map
102 N Outer Rd, St. James, MO, 65559

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with multiple windows and a central tree.
    Missouri University of Science and Technology
    8 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • St. James Winery
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Meramec Vineyards
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Maramec Spring Park
    10 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • The Fugitive Beach
    20 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
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • SONIC Drive In
    2 min walk
  • Burger King
    7 min walk

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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 Dry Fork Conservation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Economy Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 518 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Eldar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay, clean, nice staff, good location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice and quite. When we checked in they wanted us to be very comfortable so they upgraded our rooms to fit our needs. We are now back to stay again. Great prices!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here to wait out the impending tornadoes that were around the area Clean quiet comfortable room Host was very friendly Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was personable and very kind. I arrived after 1 a.m., so appreciate the 24 hour reception desk. Price and location were fantastic. From outside looks basic - dated, but clean and neat. Everything in room is updated, very clean, and functioned as it should. I am very happy to have stumbled upon this place. It’s halfway point for my frequent trips to see mom. My dog and I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Willow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with lovely rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the price. Owner/manager was very friendly and informative. Bed was very comfortable and room was spotless. Although the property isn't fancy, everything was operational. No coffee in the room, but there is a fridge and microwave, so if you want coffee in the morning, pick up a cup at the Casey's and warm it up the next am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really clean old style motel right near the interstate and with lots of fast food restaurants and gas stations nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable pet friendly, clean, and comfortable stay. Very friendly check-in attendant, and overall a great value for the quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and value. The room was clean, good bedding and towels. The guy at the front desk was very friendly. Quiet, safe and no issues. Don’t let the appearance of the outside fool you, the rooms are nice and clean inside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners are very friendly,motel is clean and well priced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Amenities
Had an awesome time, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Prue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very accomodating and generous! Clean rooms and comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, room is clean, and easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vaishnavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable and peaceful stay with the required amenities. Great food options near by. Staff was friendly and polite. Overall its budget friendly and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat and ac worked great, staff super friendly, and cheapest pet fee around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk person was very nice, made easy my check in. Pet friendly, I traveled with a cat Bed was comfortable, clean bedding and plenty of towels, I will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and great recommendations on where to go for food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tejas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was friendly. The room was clean. The room was budget-friendly considering amenities such as fridge, microwave and TV. Connecting to Wi-Fi was straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent people frendly staff very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access off highway, fast & courteous service, close to local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. We were able to park right outside our room, which was very convenient. The amenities were very basic (two small bars of soap and small packet of shampoo/conditioner). The king size bed was comfortable. All towels and bed linens were clean. The owner, who was working behind the desk, was very pleasant and accommodating. We would definitely stay at this motel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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