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Economy Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this St. James motel

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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102 N Outer Rd, St. James, MO, 65559
  • Place, St. James Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Meramec Vineyards
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, The Fugitive Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (1 Full)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Smoking (1 Full)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Smoking (2 full)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (2 Full)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

St. James

In St. James .You'll find St. James Winery and Meramec Vineyards within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Woodson K. Woods Memorial Conservation Area and Great Circle are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. James Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Meramec Vineyards - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology - 8 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Maramec Spring Park - 10 min drive - 15.2 km
  • The Fugitive Beach - 20 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Economy Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this St. James motel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St. James motel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Economy Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Economy Inn to the airport?

Economy Inn is 83 mi (90-min drive) away from the Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Economy Inn?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Economy Inn on May 18, 2026 start from CA $69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Economy Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Economy Inn.

Does Economy Inn offer free breakfast?

Economy Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Economy Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Economy Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Economy Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Economy Inn have a pool?

Economy Inn does not have a pool.

Does Economy Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Economy Inn to downtown St. James?

Economy Inn is 0.7 mi away from St. James.

Economy Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 488 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tejas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was friendly. The room was clean. The room was budget-friendly considering amenities such as fridge, microwave and TV. Connecting to Wi-Fi was straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Levina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat and ac worked great, staff super friendly, and cheapest pet fee around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable, TV/fridge/microwave. Only real complaint is the road noise but it is next to the highway can’t really do anything about that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Nothing fancy. The staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Clean room. OK staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The office manager was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was polite and attentive. Room was very clean with a comfortable bed. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a really clean old style motel right near the interstate and with lots of fast food restaurants and gas stations nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, the guy was friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and clean for our night we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk person was very nice, made easy my check in. Pet friendly, I traveled with a cat Bed was comfortable, clean bedding and plenty of towels, I will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

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

Not safe

This place is not safe. Only the door knob would lock, no deadbolt. No safety latch. Easily broken into.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smiles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaishnavi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable and peaceful stay with the required amenities. Great food options near by. Staff was friendly and polite. Overall its budget friendly and a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and incredible staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Absolute deal. Clean, quiet, easy in, easy out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick. Owner friendly. Was offered a non smoking room, but chose a smoking room. Bed was so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
What you would expect for economical hotel. Room was clean and quiet,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025