Econo Lodge

2.0 star property
Taste local flavors at the on-site restaurant then connect to what matters most with reliable WiFi. Make your stay seamless with our 24-hour business center.

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 2 min drive
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 3 min drive
  • Albert Lea Beach - 3 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive
  • Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail's Travel Center - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skol Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min walk

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
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • A reception hall, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
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

Languages

English

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–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Main Street Family Restau

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

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 fire extinguisher, 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.

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. Albert Lea Beach 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Convenient to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

6/10 Okay

Oleksandr

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

4/10 Poor

Yoko

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

Molly

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

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quality fit the price. Worked in a emergency situation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

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

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

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

2/10 Terrible

Cole

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

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

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

Madonna

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