A stay at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin places you in the heart of Albert Lea, within a 5-minute drive of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea City Arena. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Freeborn County Historical Society and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) 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) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Trail's Travel Center - 2 min drive
Love's Travel Stop - 2 min drive
Skol Tavern - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
About this property
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin
Hotel in Albert Lea with free breakfast and a fitness center
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
3 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
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 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Country Inn Albert Lea
Country Inn Suites by Radisson Albert Lea MN
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin Albert Lea
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albert Lea - Austin Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1044 reviews
10 - Excellent
650
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1044 reviews
8 - Good
264
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1044 reviews
6 - Okay
79
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1044 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1044 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verna
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was not open. Booked here because they had a hot tub. Very disappointing
Beds were very good. Quiet. Everything was just fine, yet the view from our room was not terribly desirable. Semi truck parking behind hotel rear lot. Not loud or dirty, just unexpected.
Rude staff front desk. The staff member member in charge of the breakfast area was annoyed when asked for napkins, etc. Food cold and area was messy. Housekeeping staff was courtesy.
This is a property that is well maintained. Rooms are clean, breakfast is hot, pets welcomed and a restaurant that serves everything right across the parking lot. If I had to name a negative it would be that the beds are on the harder side but that is it!
The person who checked us in was not informative at all. After he handed a family member a key, she asked where the room was located and he vaguely pointed behind him and said “back there”.
I had reserved a suite for my large family and got a double bed room. I called the front desk and the gal in charge said, “ I’m so sorry, he was supposed to have you talk to me prior to allowing you to check in.” Long story short, they overbooked the hotel and they gave us a cot which was fine.
The front desk staff member that checked us in brought a cot without bedding so on the way back from dinner, I asked for bedding in which he gave me a single fitted sheet. I then asked for maybe a blanket and a pillow. He gave me a blanket but informed me they were out of pillows.
The front desk staff at the hotel sets a tone for the stay. I will not be staying at this location ever again.
Nice beds, good linen, a/c was great, tv good. Nice surprise that maid service came after our 1st night. This never hapens anymore. Breakfast was good. We'll definitely stay again.
Candace
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
MARY
Travelled with family
11 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better luck next time
The hotel itself was clean but the service was poor. We specifically asked for our room to be cleaned and extra towels and we came back late and it had not been touched. We had to then go down to the front desk to get clean towels. The breakfast crew (the young ones) were laying around on the chairs and tables when we went down for breakfast. All the tables needed to be cleaned and they just sat there. It 's frustrating when you don't get good service.
It was a great place to stay on our way to Wisconsin. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Only disappointment was that I asked for a 1st floor room for elderly parents and they were put on the 3rd floor. I know they have elevators, however, I requested 1st floor to help minimize how far they needed to drag their suitcases in.
This was the first time I went to this motel. The room was nice and clean the bed was comfy and the breakfast was good.
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Nate
Travelled with family
30 June 2025
Clean hotel
Clean rooms. Breakfast was not great.
Nate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah K, Whitehall
Travelled with family
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was disappointed the hot tub was out of order, as that was one of the main reasons we chose this hotel. Would have been nice to be notified ahead of time it wasn't working so we could have cancelled and rescheduled elsewhere.