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Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Albert Lea hotel

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds
Courtyard
Meeting facility
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2306 East Main Street, Building B, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Spam Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Albert Lea

In Albert Lea .You'll find Freeborn County Historical Society and Fountain Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Albert Lea City Arena and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 2 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
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 16 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Spam Museum - 20 min drive - 25.1 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liquor Depot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harold's Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Albert Lea hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Econo Lodge also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Econo Lodge was completed in December 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Albert Lea hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Econo Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Econo Lodge to the airport?

Econo Lodge is 90.5 mi (94-min drive) away from the Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Econo Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Econo Lodge.

Does Econo Lodge offer free breakfast?

Econo Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Econo Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Diamond Jo Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Econo Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Econo Lodge have a pool?

Econo Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Econo Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Econo Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Econo Lodge to downtown Albert Lea?

Econo Lodge is 1.7 mi away from Albert Lea.

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our overnight stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a good place to stay on our trip north
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen

Convenient to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Typical econo lodge nothing fancy but bed was comfortable quite area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dimitry

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was adequate for our needs, especially the parking as we were in a truck with a 16' trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, an older place but it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

bobby

water was good in the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price was right and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

A favorite stop

This is a frequent stop for us. We like the Econo Lodge very much. Any issues we have had are quickly resolved. We like the staff and we loved the attached restaurant. it is amazing We don't need a fancy place and this fits the bill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Econo Lodge Albert Lea

Good Low end basic economy hotel. Good for anyone with a low budget that does not need any frills.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish the beds where better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NORMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to US 40, drive up to door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Nice hotel

It’s an older building but it was clean. Hallway and outside area was well lit. Desk clerk was efficient and helpful. The free breakfast was good and gave us a good start to the day as we continued with our travels. Breakfast area was well stocked and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Spacious,clean, and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay at Econo Lodge! The staff was friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome. The cleaning was top-notch; my room was always tidy. The restaurant served delicious meals, adding to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend it for a comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Minimal breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022