Econo Lodge

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

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Business center
Exterior
Vending machine
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

About the neighborhood

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

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
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

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
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
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

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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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Hotel Albert Lea
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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. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center 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

Loved the stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Always a good place to stay on our trip north
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Close to US 40, drive up to door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our overnight stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

It was a really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Convenient to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

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

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

8/10

price was right and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

6/10

Typical econo lodge nothing fancy but bed was comfortable quite area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

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

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

8/10

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

8/10

Good restaurant - dekcious food. Room was clean and updated, quiet and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Quality fit the price. Worked in a emergency situation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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!

6/10

Building falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10

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

6/10

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

4/10

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

10/10

Front desk person was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023