Title: Econo Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Econo Lodge Hotel in Albert Lea with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293400/33293304/6c7fb6a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293400/33293304/3e821b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Vending machine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293400/33293304/acb15738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293400/33293304/a42d7b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33293400/33293304/8125b909.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Centrally located in town, Econo Lodge welcomes guests with continental breakfast each morning. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOwatonna-Hotels-Econo-Lodge.h33293304.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FOwatonna-Hotels-Econo-Lodge.h33293304.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65536%2C-93.33527&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XgS6nAhx6b--Ztk-AoUP1fbtcm0=) 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 - Diamond Jo Casino - 21 min drive - 33.2 km - Spam Museum - 26 min drive - 37.8 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 Woodfire Grill & Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive ## 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, meeting rooms, and free newspapers - A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine 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 ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7300/7291/d9ac7848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea Albert Lea - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.4 Good 1,002 reviews CA $84 CA $93 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=7291&PinnedHotelID=7291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1229100/1229028/7d5afa27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn & Suites Albert Lea Albert Lea - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.6 274 reviews CA $102 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Dec 21 - Dec 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=1229028&PinnedHotelID=1229028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily full breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120400/120366/54bc8710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Plus Albert Lea I-90/I-35 Hotel Albert Lea - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews CA $119 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=120366&PinnedHotelID=120366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Econo Lodge Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 76 6 - Okay 55 4 - Poor 40 2 - Terrible 43 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the stay ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Always a good place to stay on our trip north ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Enjoyed our overnight stay here. ##### Linda Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities It was a really nice hotel. ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen Aug 18, 2024 Convenient to highway. ##### Karen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David Sep 27, 2024 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 ##### David Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elaine Aug 24, 2023 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. ##### Elaine Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elaine Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Good restaurant - dekcious food. Room was clean and updated, quiet and comfortable beds. ##### Elaine Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NORMA Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to US 40, drive up to door ##### NORMA Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joe Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Typical econo lodge nothing fancy but bed was comfortable quite area ##### Joe Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy May 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was perfect for our needs. ##### Judy Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities price was right and room was clean ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret Apr 4, 2024 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. ##### Margaret Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Amenities Great ##### Patrick Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda Aug 19, 2024 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. ##### Brenda Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dimitry Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff ##### Dimitry Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Timothy Sep 26, 2024 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. ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Front desk person was very helpful. ##### Marion Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### bobby Aug 31, 2023 water was good in the rooms ##### bobby Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy Jan 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Quiet place, an older place but it was clean. ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Feb 25, 2024 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! ##### Michael ### 10/10 Excellent #### miao Jul 31, 2024 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. ##### miao Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wish the beds where better ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Terry Aug 14, 2023 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. ##### Terry Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Oct 6, 2024 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. 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