the breakfast was good

spacious, comfortable rooms and quiet and relaxing hotel with gorgeous views of golf course.

sits on a golf course, beautiful scenery, and nature await

) - beautiful views overlooking the golf course

the golf course view was beautiful and polk city is such a cute little town

the breakfast was outstanding. lots of choices and quite expansive menu.

the pandemic shut down the morning breakfast bar.

hotel and great facilities, including full kitchen, nice gym and pool, very nice staff and pet friendly

as for the amenities, i could tell all the kids thoroughly enjoyed the pool

virus of course stopped the usual breakfast fare, but the staff went well above and provided us with a decent enough breakfast

the hot tub and pool were great

the breakfast was very good and included eggs and sausages, belgian waffles, three different types of

were out of syrup and juice they had one person working the kitchen and they were slammed

breakfast included hot eggs, potatoes cooked differently each day

cold swimming pool area

was not breakfast, maybe a light continental breakfast, only cereal and bread and frozen egg with

better variety for breakfast

not much out for breakfast

breakfast smelled so good

breakfast was fine; i don't eat much. room was very handy for an older guy.

the fitness room was closed

friendly, cleanliness, breakfast

the restaurant and the bar was excellent the staff were great around the clock

fitness center in horrible disrepair with cables on weight machines about to snap

breakfast was excellent. you need to spend a little more than the free one. well worth it.

very nice room, clean, beds were comfortable. great breakfast

pool great location for des moines appointments coffee available upon check in, in the breakfast

if i had one complaint it's that the pool was cold

my husband had to use the one downstairs in the hallway outside the pool since it was higher

the breakfast spread had a little bit for everybody

did not have pool or weight room

breakfast ok not great.

comfortable bed, light blocking drapes. nice breakfast

one query: what happened to waffles for breakfast

breakfast choices were slim

the pool was a little milky in color. the area was nice with chairs and a table.

breakfast = plenty of choices and in good condition

the one thing that could have made our stay better was if there was a hottub in the pool area

great restaurants close by and good breakfast options available

breakfast was great. beds were comfortable. quiet.

the room was wonderful...comfortable, spacious, full kitchen. good breakfast.

very clean and friendly staff. breakfast area was especially clean and staff great

breakfast should have been more of a buffet style due to pricing of stay.

and mother’s day breakfast was horrible

clean, spacious, well furnished, quality furniture, excellent breakfast and evening social, plenty parking on site, conveniently located for my travel purpose

the fitness center was a little bit bigger

i didn't eat breakfast. the bar made a good drink.

nice spa and pool

awesome swimming pool and hot tub...

i love the indoor outdoor pool hot tub bar and breakfast and the staff!!!

meant to ask but forgot to do so - these were either very new or someone works some magic on the laundry

breakfast was great! manager very friendly!

staff is very friendly and accommodating. pool is nice and warm. great breakfast!

i had just stayed a whole week and they charged me no pet fee when i came back she went out to my car and looked at my car and saw my dog came back and

the breakfast was great and the staff was very nice.

loved the breakfast and the in room wifi- bed was pretty darn comfy

lots of kids running around in hallways without adult supervision

clean, quiet and relaxing. kids loved the pool.

almost clean, hair in the tub. bar was closed on a friday night

kids running the halls at 1 am

the rooms are a little older but not terrible. water park makes up for it.

plenty for the kids to do!

pool was nice for the kids

no free breakfast

pet friendly with extremely low pet fee, comfortable and clean room, great parking, updated walk-in

the wifi for my ps5 didnt work. smelled like weed. the beds weren't soft they were very firm.

wifi went out and we were given no discount

but there s free wifi

very comfortable room & price was great - wifi authentication was slow but speed was good- bed was comfortable

breakfast is good

children had fun in the pool

pool & hot tub was relaxing also

no atm. had to go find somewhere to get cash to use laundry.

was great, saturday was very very overcrowded couldn't find a parking spot in hotel parking lot , pool and hot tub also crowded

full kitchen real plates and silverware.

wifi won t work fridge inop. coffee maker inop.

not get the wifi to work on my phone at all the whole weekend

the wifi is reliable.

on-site fitness center was decent

rude staff hundreds of kids running halls at all hours being loud and when we told the desk they didnt

cans when i walk the dog closer to where the dog is and not the front lobby i wouldn't mind if breakfast was a little

we enjoyed the pool during our short stay

and i thought the pool and hot tub had a bit to much chlorine and salt combo

the rooms are nice and spacious and the breakfast selection even in these times was good

online said donuts and pastries but there wasn't any of that so my kids were disappointed

dirty laundry room and very rude staff

no pool

laundry machines out of order. didn't seem as if there was an intent to fix.

to i-80 & i-35 pool/spa access without kids no extra towels 2 bath, 2 hand & 2 washcloths fresh fruit bananas,

there were toenail clippings on the stairs to the laundry room

was very friendly, room was very clean, location very convenient and numerous breakfast options

the pool and hot tub was fantastic

food and fitness room

pool water was a little chilly

the breakfast. the room. friendliness of staff. the pool and hot tub.

nice breakfast

pool area and pool were cold with cold air blowing from the vent

the pool was a great size

were disappointed that there was bacon for only the first hour of the breakfast

good breakfast options and a very large and comfortable breakfast area

breakfast was just ok

floor of pool could have been vacuumed to remove debris from one day to the next.

my granddaughter and niece really enjoyed the pool

did not have breakfast buffet

the kids loved the pool

i like the spa tub in the room

liked the variety at the breakfast. the night person was very friendly when we checked in.

and we where charged more for our pet fee than is stated on bookings we had to pay 30

would have liked some hot options for breakfast

and front desk didnt have the right amount of people for the room and didn’t have us in a pet friendly room

great staff, nice pool

it was advertised as having a bar and it has been closed up for a while

hotel and breakfast, customer service helpful: hotel had a pool, gym and lots of space

very small pool.

the breakfast bar was excellent

i like the cleanliness, pet policy and kitchen

kitchenette and full fridge.

room was clean and comfortable. liked having a full kitchen in the room.

we had two adjoining rooms and the kitchen space was fabulous

loved the bed, the heat/air, the kitchen and bath.

clean and nice suites, perfect for family travel. decent breakfast, pool, and general lounge.

the beds were great and the pool was very popular with the kids

decline the elevator floors and walls were not clean, along with the hallway carpet our granite kitchen counter top was cracked and ready to fall off the breakfast is not what it use to be as far

breakfast was really great lots of variety

they have a very good breakfast in the morning that is included in the cost of your room

the biggest problem that i had was with the wifi being very slow, and the front desk lady was not too personable

location and wifi

wifi wasn t working.

could not find our reservation bed covering had stain that looked like blood wifi did not work at all carpet under desk was filthy bath had cigarette stains towels were very

wifi would not work for some sites

he found the bed perfect. loved the full kitchen and the staff was very friendly.

worst part was this hotel has kitchenettes but no pots, pans, etc

no amenities outside of a kitchen that wasn't needed for a short stay

there are smoking rooms and a kitchen, which is very handy. and they allow pets.

room has a kitchenette.

it's clean, fresh, in a great location, has a nice pool and fitness room, and exceptionally friendly staff

room. pool and spa. i would not allow glass beer bottles in that area.

rooms were exceedingly clean and new, including lobby, breakfast and pool area

great king room set-up with pull out bed and the pool area was nice for the kids.

pool had way too much chlorine to where the kids were coughing non stop

rate...early check in

nomicrowave, room was right next to maid laundry room, was very loud and heard doors slamming

the laundry room that is on site, dryer doesn't work very well

friendly staff, clean guest laundry center

the lady that checked me in was friendly and i was allowed an early check in

breakfast and clean

they offered free breakfast but they were short staffed so breakfast wasn't served

but what do you fo i got in late was exhausted from driving alot of places chargecdeposits and i gey it but be up front about

breakfast was fabulous lots of choices, staff was excellent and the pillows and mattress were

breakfast was fine, location worked for us!

quite place, amazing breakfast, good front desk and neat

roomy rooms, laundry available

right had to go to tv to turn on/off same with volume bathrooms were small they were having a pool party that lasted till 11 something and we could hear it though the window when pool supposed

we went over to the baymont as approved by michael to let the kids swim so we could get everything resolved which really saved the day because we were hot, tired

the laundry machines didnt even work properly

good wifi speed

no wifi-2 bars staff members came to our door about 1 later and asked us how we got in the room and

the wifi was awful

wifi didn t work and the tv cable didn t work and my son was already asleep to ask the

wifi did not work in our room worked everywhere in the hotel except the room

no pool.

there were many options at breakfast--definitely something for everyone!

the bar was excellent and the staff were very friendly.

wasn't sure if there was complimentary breakfast or not, and there was so that was a pleasant surprise

was hoping for a pool & hot tub

excellent breakfast. good protein choices. the ambiance was just right.

we had a room that opened to the pool and loved the fact that we could get back to our room quickly

the rooms are gorgeous and the pool area was fabulous with so much to do.

everything. the room the location the staff the pool. overall wonderful. can't wait to return

i did not eat breakfast but it looked amazing!!

suggestion on where to park uhaul truck with towed auto

less breakfast options

did not eat breakfast location was great

indoor pool on site, free breakfast, wifi, etc

breakfast and ice ? machine. cool air conditioning room.

friendly staff, cleanliness, great breakfast

the kitchen on my room did not have a stove or hot plate so keep that in mind when booking if you

rooms are large and having a kitchenette was a plus

clean roomy. nice gym.

very comfortable, clean rooms. pool was nice. the breakfast was a good and had many options.

pool and hot tub were a bonus for kids

best heated pool and hot spa! everything was clean. large rooms. great location!

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

awesome pool and family friendly.

nice pool and hot tub

loved how the rooms had walk out access to the pool.

she was able to accommodate my request for late check out which was a bonus since i was here with my family running half marathon

quiet, and pet friendly (pet fee was modest)

in the morning he was busy with breakfast and keeping hot food a plenty

i did have issues with the wifi a few times. the breakfast food selections was not very good.

wifi was very poor

wifi struggled at the back of the room

facility was clean, wifi was fast and free, though you have

comfortable beds, good wifi, decent breakfast

was clean and comfortable, breakfast was great

wish the gym had been open but it was closed for remodeling

pool - but hot tub was not working right

breakfast was good

i did use the pool and hot tub wich were wonderful

having protein options for breakfast would have been nice.

did not go to there breakfast not a breakfast eater

room breakfast selection quiet convenient parking friendly front desk close to nearby

outside was overgrown & looked abandoned woman living in her car in the parking lot

behind with less parking

like crackle barrel, a mexican restaurant a wendy’s and a hy-vee express, the jacuzzi in the pool area works

we had alot of fun at the pool and the outdoor space was great for when my family came to visit

also fairly nice breakfast

the breakfast was one of the best i've had at a hotel in a long time.

clean pool and warm hot tub, plenty of sidewalks and areas to walk your dogs

there was even a heated indoor pool

the continental breakfast had a fresh waffle maker

pool,room

there isn't a hot tub in the pool area and they currently aren't serving breakfast due to covid

breakfast could?ve been better.

we used the shuttle service for an event which was very convenient

loved the shuttle service. our driver was wonderful. got to see lots of fun places in desmoines.

location and shuttle service

love the shuttle service

close to downtown, friendly staff, shuttle to events center. bar was great.

and cleanliness of room, i only wished they had coffee served all day and the bar opened

breakfast was kind of low budget no bacon no biscuits and gravy

staff were all incredibly nice our entire stay, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the breakfast was pretty solid for a continental breakfast

bar was not running like it says on website

only weakness i would comment on is the breakfast

pool area and fitness center is horrible and in bad shape

only thing i didn't like was the furniture in the breakfast area was old and dated

fitness center, pool, location

the pool was really cold.

the fitness center is rundown. no drinking water bottles in room.

the pool and hot tub were nice

the room was beautiful and clean and i enjoyed the fitness center and snack bar

rooms are great and roomy, breakfast was great

the swimming pool, rooms, close to adventure land and just across the outlets

hot tub water was a little sketchy and pool was super cold for the outside temp

breakfast, pool and fitness area were real nice and clean

to covid the pool was closed and i had been looking forward to swimming but i knew of the possibility of the

did not have breakfast and the location is good

desk clerk was welcoming and gave info on pool and breakfast times.

even the kids in there didn’t stay long at all

the 24 hour pool and fitness facilities is the best part as you don't feel rushed to use them

sprung for spa tub and it was not what i expected

breakfast and variety, extremely clean, the room was huge and the pool was perfect

staff super friendly, breakfast was outstanding, laundry was free, room was clean and bed was comfortable, good size pool and exercise room

spa wasnt working

adults and children that literally took over all the public spaces, the lobby, food area and pool

free parking, breakfast was fabulous! lovely and clean

nice room, pool was great

breakfast hours could have lasted a bit longer.

breakfast was superior

location, free wifi, cleanliness, pool, jacuzzi

the wifi was down the entire time i was there, and i was there for business

we had to call down and get the wifi information as he gave us no information at check in

included in price breakfast, wifi and parking were nice

free parking, free wifi, & free breakfast for reasonable price.

clean, quiet and ceramic tile floor in rooms. wonderful pool.

the pool was very clean & the beds really comfortable.

location. gym

we loved using the pool

pool too cold to use

outstandding breakfast

wish the pool was outside

staff were very friendly and when we called because the neighboring room had kids yelling and such, a staff person went to the room to ask the kids to be quiet and let them

the complementary continental breakfast was yummy! huge rooms with super comfy beds!

it was great!! pool was warm and kids loved it!! breakfast was excellent!!

beautiful property. huge rooms; we had a fireplace spa tub, and 50 in flat screen.

nicest staff, spa area and room

you don't like clean rooms, top quality beds, unique atmosphere, excellent fitness facility with spa, amazing breakfast with made-to-order omelets, and friendly staff - then

breakfast buffet was canceled without notice due to low occupancy.

the rooms are clean. the gym was good and i loved the restaurant upstairs.

parking was difficult, pretty pricey, no breakfast unless you paid $14 per person.

the breakfast is not great and over priced.

breakfast

renovated, very clean, comfortable bed, indoor pool and great breakfast

market, restaurants, close to the people we were visiting, place was clean, pool was fun for the kids (hot tub could've been warmer)

really enjoyed the leisure centre, pool and spa clean and relaxing with great opening times

clean, friendly, nice breakfast space plus free laundry facility

nice pool and

yways and elevators were out of order at the hotel) and complimentary wifi

d to pay $10/night - shame on you hilton)

parking garage to hotel

lots of other places to work throughout the hotel in that meantime and good wifi range

the wifi was great and the connectivity was strong

rooms, lobby, and bar made us feel like we were in a very high class hotel

love the interior, great gym for a quick workout, yummy breakfast, and super sweet staff.

and genuine, the staff were exceptional, the food and drinks at both the restaurant and espresso bar were top notch and the sense of escape one gets just from staying here is priceless

room service food was deliciously well

the coffee bar was astounding, flavorful and a warm welcoming experience

no pool access the whole time

pool did not work the whole entire building smelled like animal feces and urine and it also reeked

pool was closed and outside was a bit rundown

hotel was super dirty changed rooms 3 times sheets were not clean in any of the rooms pool is permanently closed there was drug deals in parking lot

it had a pool

the swimming pool was the warmest pool we had ever been in that’s not a hot tub which made it even more fun to

breakfast: pretty typical hotel fare except that it was fully stocked and immaculate and one of the

excellent breakfast, enough options to get your day started

breakfast was awesome and the front desk lady was very helpful with directions to eating places

i went to tell about kids in the pool ask if would come say something to them they where bigger kids and they where too

i noticed the breakfast plates were compostable, but no compost was available

the free breakfast is the best at any hotel i have ever stayed at.

excellent coffee and the pool was nice and warm

breakfast wasn't great. strawberries old.

room was clean and comfortable. fitness room had high quality precor equipment.

could have a few amenities that are complementary like a coffee or tea bar in the morning

the pool was a little chilly, but it wasn't busy and my daughter had fun

gym and pool are first class!

we ended up with a king size bed and no room for our kids

it was hot! could be that it was 98. loved the quiet clean pool!

pool heater was broke the whole weekend we stayed

the room and kitchen!

nice size pool. nice size rooms. great location. good breakfast selection. covered parking.

hotel was nice and location was perfect. breakfast was awesome.

pool was freezing cold (kids and i couldn’t swim for longer than 10 minutes because it was so

restaurant at pool closed due to covid-19

had really good views of the river pool area and hot tub were great

wish pool was bigger!

free breakfast, swimming pool

i workout in the morning and the gym is better than most places

the pool was the size of a postage stamp.

great location, lots of good choices within walking distance, indoor heated pool, mini breakfast bar and guest laundry

i wish the pool could be warmer but otherwise a great stay

proximity to casino

could have had a bigger room for breakfast.

laundry facilities - the vending machines ran out of detergent and its been two days now without

the location was perfect for us as we wanted to be near the des moines golf and country club

noisy. out room was next to laundry facilities.

appointment was early and with one call we were checking into our room hours early

the laundry facilities and the vending machines were convenient

place to bed down, watch nighttime television, spend some time poolside and catch a light breakfast

pool was very small and not heated and the highway noise and train noise was kind of loud fron the

spa temp was cooler the second night.

staff was extremely friendly, the breakfast was very good, and the free shuttle service exceeded my expectations

the shuttle is service was great

free laundry a plus. solid room . clean room .

the kitchen, snack area, being able to check out items at the desk

it’s comfortable staff is amazing & it has a kitchen

laundry, free. room excellent. staff excellent, hotel employee is awesome.

free laundry

very large guest rooms with fine staff and good wifi. fair price.

wifi, but also had the option to sign into netflix and hulu from my own account to watch shows if

the pool was cold, was expecting warmer for children. poor wifi connection throughout room.

also offered amenities, like a pool and fitness center

nice rooms, ample parking

didn't have breakfast and had nothing to do with covid got told since the offer full kitchen they don't serve

pet fee is only $10/night which is better than most places

convenience store in the hotel (snacks, toiletries, as well as kitchen utensils and supplies for those staying longer, like the folks who built the amazon and

very nice kitchen facilities in each room

no free breakfast in am, but did have a kitchenette...

granddaughter had a blast in the pool

nice swimming pool.

cold pool very over chlorine

the breakfast and the pool. and the rooms are a good size

the pool room was kept very cold which made swimming in general very cold

very small pool

great location. friendly staff. free breakfast. rooms very comfortable.

breakfast options were very limited but very decent, the lady that cleans up after breakfast was so

had 6 kids with us and the pool was closed

nice breakfast

the bed was very comfortable and complimentary breakfast was outstanding.

) and had breakfast at the cafe the next day and our waitress was awesome

there wasn't a continental breakfast offered for the price that was paid for the room

breakfast was not included in our package so i don,t know how it was.

breakfast at the cafe was quick and tasty

clean fresh white bedding and towels, great staff members, flexibility, vending machines and breakfast is on point

staff, the breakfast, the location and the rate were all superior

we really liked the pool it was clean and the right temperature....

was great, beds were comfy but all the food was gone by 8:30 when i went for breakfast

the pool area is dated but the water is clean and the chairs are comfortable

awesome breakfast.. great variety.

the kids loved the pool

was a great location for shopping adventureland and the casino

there was a pool and a hot tub

price was good, i got good rest, the location was down the road from casino, adventureland, and food

excellent room, comfortable bed, awesome breakfast

wife requires gluten free food and the selection for the breakfast buffet was limited in this regard

heated pool, gym'

gym machines not working drink water needed fixing ran out of hot water for tea 3 days in a row no

the gym and drinking pool were properly attended

cleanliness of the hotel and the staff were really nice. the pool was nice and warm

the variety in pools. great for little ones!

the pool was amazing. super nice and great for my team to come in

pool was crapped in and they used strong chemicals to clean it and it burned my eyes to even sit in

very kid friendly. a nice pool area for our littles and bigger kids

loved the breakfast because i like a breakfast sandwich

i loved the fact that the room had a bed tray. my kids thought it was amazing.

though we did not use the facilities, i was impressed the hotel was offering use of its pool and weight room in a safe manner during covid by requiring reserved timeslots for guests

we were flabbergasted to walk into a fully stocked kitchen

no breakfast now because of covid ( that was usually a

was on a whole new level with dishes and a stove top and the appearance of being in someone's kitchen

kitchenette was nice to have for extra space and mini fridge for left over food and drinks

loved the bar area

i did not try using the pool, but having one at all is nice

towels at the pool were fluffy not

pool and hot tub could have been cleaner.

the rooms were clean, breakfast was good, and the pool was nice to go swimming

breakfast was good

kitchen staff lady could smile more and be more friendly

liked the separate bedroom and full kitchen. staff was very helpful and friendly.

would ve been better if wifi was included

free breakfast and wifi

i also couldn't access wifi so i couldn't work

walk-in shower with rain shower-head, good water-pressure, decent towels, good toiletries, decent wifi, good parking

very quiet and clean, great breakfast, loved the outdoor whirlpool.

was not informed about the pool none work out facility if there is any.

new facility, nice pool and hot tub, comfortable bed and breakfast that was included.

we were placed in a room by the pool and it was surprisingly quiet, despite guests yelling and playing in the pool area

clorine in pool.

the fitness room had great equipment that was up to date and clean

the breakfast was big and had a variety of options along with having very comfortable bedding and

the happy hour that served food and 3 alcoholic drinks. and breakfast

buffet dinner and breakfast were provided at no additional cost

our favorite 1/2 way stop to visit our kids

wonderful breakfast and “5:30 kickback” with wonderful food and complimentary wine, beer, etc