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Econo Lodge

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

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Lobby
Vending machine
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Business centre

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2306 East Main Street, Building B, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Albert Lea

At Econo Lodge you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Freeborn County Historical Society and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Fountain Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Albert Lea hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Albert Lea City Arena and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Marion Ross Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

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 in Albert Lea with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (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 free newspapers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • 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
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: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 who have not received 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 all 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) guidelines.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Econo Lodge?

Econo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Econo Lodge?

Yep, Econo Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Econo Lodge?

The closest beach to Econo Lodge is City Beach (46.7 km).

Does Econo Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Econo Lodge?

No, Econo Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Econo Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Econo Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Econo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

NORMA

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

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karisa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, CHAMBERLAIN

Business traveller
Older buildings with lots of wear and tear. The internet wasn’t working the night I stayed. The price though was significantly lower than other places in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Altoona

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

4/10 Poor

Molly

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

The wifi did not work the entire time. Dated and in poor condition. No badge entry on exterior doors so anyone can walk in. Entryway had a pervasive odor. Stayed two nights and did not have hot water one morning. No visible bed bugs and the sheets seemed clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avoid this place like the plague. It is awful and could benefit from the services of a wrecking ball. Despite the ads on Expedia there was no wifi (they were “working on it”) and no hot water (they were trying to find a part but the stores were closed!). I call BA on both of those. No offers of reduced rates or refund, nor an attempt to offer a room at another property. The breakfast was some old looking bread and English muffins with peanut butter or jam. That was it. The toilet hasn’t seen a cleaning brush in years. There were curly hairs in the bathtub. Kinda glad that there wasn’t any hot water… Save your money. But a blanket and sleep in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated but sufficient.

Exterior of hotel was in very poor condition. No security on exterior doors with locks removed or taped over. Interior appeared very clean but dated. Staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yoko

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly when we checked in. The toilet tank flush buttons were not working properly. The bath tub drain was clogged and water was sitting in the tub after a shower for long time. I pointed out the issue at our checkout to the front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

gary, Mt Pleasant

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathleen, Grants Pass

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, unsafe doors open from outside in with no security codes or anything. Water issues extreme laundry hot or extremely cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Oleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nothing outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was fine. The accommodations were not. Our room was at the end of the hall. There were cigarette butts and a plastic knife in the hall outside. The room next to us had the lockset pried off. We had one, but the door had been attempted prior with the pry marks to show. Our non smoking room had ash and cob webs on the furniture and floor. The ice Machine was not working and propped against the wall at the entry. Christine moved us to a different room that smelled better, but pry marks and a neighbor door that had its lock set pried off were the same as the one we left. We did not feel safe. The carpet was worn and needed cleaning. We went out to eat and backed the car up against the bushes on return to help protect what was still in the vehicle. While our car had not been tampered with in the morning, the car parked across from us had two tires slashed and a window smashed. The accommodations resembled a flop house. With the deficits of this location and the ick factor, I would remove it from your offerings. The back building is the Econlodge and I connects to a nicely appointed Quality inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Business traveller
Tv wouldn’t work, someone tried my door at two am. It was dirty and dingy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
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

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this lodge for a 2 night stay. I didn’t even stay on site for more than 3 minutes. This place is FILTHY. From the check in area, to the foyer of the area of the lodge you’re staying in, to the room itself. The bathroom had hair all over it. Several again on both sets of bed sheets. Gritty carpet. I felt EXTREMELY unsafe. I looked in the hotel room and cancelled my reservation and booked down the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024