breakfast was good and hot

clean friendly staff breakfast good location

smelled incredible, breakfast was the best ever

breakfast was awesome

complaints were the hallways smelled weird, a sewer type smell at times and the breakfast hours felt limited

i didn't use the gym but it was well stocked with some weight machines, a massage table, ellipticals and treadmills

fitness facility is as good as a gym

at how nice the hotel was and all the extras ( breakfast, pool, hot tub, sauna, tv/ lounge room, gym) i can’t believe how nice it was for such an amazing price

very spacious and roomy with entertainment rooms and very well equipped gym and pool

loved the gym and sauna!

we enjoyed using the fitness room, which was clean and well-organized

very accommodating! good fitness center and great breakfast.

spa out of service in the pool/fitness center

fitness room is lacking

fitness center is very nice, with excellent equipment, but i personally would have preferred it if

good location, the room was spacious and clean. the pool was nice, but small.

breakfast, and drinks with a bite to eat at night

nice pool and hot tub

the night we used it, we were the only ones in the whole pool area

breakfast was very fresh even during the last 30 min when we arrived

i enjoyed the fitness room close to the elevator

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

we were able to make use of the fitness center which was very nice clean and convenient

clorine in pool.

i did not use the pool or the exercise room personally but was extremely grateful for the laundry facilities

clean and friendly staff with great workout gym and awesome breakfast

the swimming pool, the gym,the free breakfest

breakfast was great. staff that we encountered were very friendly and helpful.

breakfast was good and comfortable to eat.

no pool.: (

parking lot at capacity, toilet didn't flush, water ran out in gym,

nice staff, comfortable beds, soft pillows, good food, usable lobby, large gym, pool ,hot tub

the pool and hot tub were fantastic

the happy hour food and drinks included was great as well as the breakfast

the pools were smaller than i expected, and filled with kids, but it wasn't a big deal to us.

pool and no notice before hand about that

pool was extremely cold

pool wasn't cleaned up from the night before, an overflow of old towels, no clean ones available,

robes in the room and the pool area was functional and bright

the pool was ice cold

gym was small and dingy, no water facilities

we did not visit the pool hot tub or gym but i m sure they were just as amazing

clean modern and updated, adawuet gym and breakfast

ol/hot tub)

kids and family monopolizing lobby couches and tv

hotel is big and has diffefent services including swimming pool, gym, restaurants

excellent gym and pool

they had a shuttle that was

accommodated my early check in time so i could not be late to my event

close to the airport and has it's own shuttle

it was great. there's a small gym and a pool

the kids running around beating on my door

even a granola bar for breakfast would have been nice

woman at the bar didn't seem to want to work

they allowed us a early check in.

the gym is a bit lacking.

the location, the gym, the pool, and the patio

noise, dirty common areas, lack of water in gym, bed was hard & uncomfortable, refrigerator was loud, room wasn't very sealed off from hallway

up nice for a family with young kids

good breakfast variety

the gym was nice and i observed several people working out there

beds were comfortable, staff was friendly, breakfast was great & had lots of options

breakfast was nice considering restrictions, there were hot and cold offerings

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

only complaint was the workout room was next to the pool area and the humidity was very high while trying to

breakfast was great. exceptional pool area.

, design of the bar area means that social distancing cannot be done

3 pillows on the bed instead of 4 and a group of children being loud and rude in the pool and had no adult supervision

the pool area is clean and has a smaller pool for smaller children

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

the pool and gym were clean

my king studio suite was spacious, clean, the bed was very comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked for all i needed, and it was quiet and calm there on the fourth floor

nice fire indoor and breakfast hotel employee made the complimentary breakfast buffet even better

remodeled, very clean, excellent use of space with kitchenette, and quiet despite mere full capacity

beautiful facility and staff was great - especially during breakfast!

the gym machines are older then the hotel and broken and rusted

the shuttle from the airport was a mere 5 minute wait and i arrived after 12:30 pm

do like protein at breakfast

comfortable, has a shuttle, and is close to airport.

the breakfast was amazing with many options to choose from

size is good, cleaness on avg level, front desk nice and helpful, free breakfast is ok, gym and pool available but no time to go

the gym equipment was nice.

the hotel from the airport information desk, they gave me easy instructions on how i can spot the shuttle

no pool shutdown sounds like no pool ever again.

near des moines airport with 24 hr/day shuttle service and parking

our flight was early so we couldn't have breakfast there

wish there was an indoor pool or the outdoor pool was open.

when i called the hotel for the shuttle

connecting to hotel wifi if not a hilton rewards member

able to leave our vehicle while away and have the shuttle to and from the airport was a bonus

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

heated pool, gym'

didn’t view the pool

extremely clean, great breakfast, very nice area of des moines, felt very safe. great hotel!

breakfast was amazing and the bedding was very comfortable

well laid out, easy in and out from the highway, quiet, comfortable beds, nice breakfast too

nice little kitchen and great work area

wi-fi (400 mbps up and down), very comfortable bed, nice desk with ample plugs, and a self-serve breakfast better than most comparable hotels

very modern, clean, space was wonderful. breakfast was great . we will.be back

the fitness room had everything i needed for a good workout

rooms were clean, lobby clean and tidy, pool and fitness center clean and tidy

excellent fitness center. good breakfast. clean and comfortable.

nice variety for breakfast

breakfast food was good but a little too simple but with the affordable price of the hotel, don t

also offered amenities, like a pool and fitness center

parking lot is a little small

great big room, my kids and i really enjoyed it. thank you!

parking was easy

parking was okay not a big problem.

nice fitness area

for early check in just wanting an hour earlier if possible and manager told me to come on in, our room

was surprised that a spacious, clean and very comfortable room with a full kitchen and huge desk cost less than a regular room at a medium star room in the des moines area

the room was fantastic and we loved the kitchenette

kitchenette had cooking aupplies and dinnerware. no cost for laundry. it was quiet.

gym and pool are first class!

lights at night in the bar area - - - seems odd and not where i'd choose to have a late night drink

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

the bar staff were very nice

we didn’t have to have to go out to eat and drink. their bar and chef did it all!!

the fitness center had what i needed.

nice fitness center

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

great quiet, clean hotel with good breakfast and fitness center/pool.

need larger fitness center

clean, spacious, comfy good gym

great quiet room, great beds. gym equipment , breakfast buffet. fun time w/family too! thanks.

broken equipment in the gym, run down hotel

though we didn't use the pool or the gym, the areas were gorgeous and looked so inviting

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

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

was super comfortable for great sleep, kitchen

breakfast was great, and the hotel is in a nice, quiet area, and is only ten minutes away from the

layout was very nice - kitchen amenities appreciated

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

pretty nice hotel. nice gym.

great gym facility

i was working out at the gym and there was already some folks at the swimming pool, when i saw around 15-20 more people

pool was cold.

high fee for having a pet. kids make more of a mess than my pet.

friendly staff, clean room and a great breakfast in the morning

skimpy breakfast.

the hallways could have been cleaner and there needs to be a couple more handicap parking w

parking lot was full constantly, alternate entrance keycard locks rarely worked

easy to find, plenty of parking

the gym is smaller than most hotels and smelled really awful

gym was old and hot. window didn't open in room. parking was limited.

room was clean, staff was friendly, and breakfast had a good selection of gym.

waterfall on hot tub needed repaired, but hot tub and pool worked fine.

the breakfast was outstanding as well

gym did not have cleaning wipes for equipment until i asked

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

i didn’t use the gym but all equipment appeared to be in working order and you could see outside while working out

the pool wasn’t open at all

the breakfast was one of the best i

it was easy to access breakfast, gym/pool area

gym was inside the pool area and not 24 hours.

pool towels are small. i forgot mine. pillows are down pillows.

wifi was awful, it was difficult to get work done

parking can be difficult. breakfast ok but nothing special.

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

there were no guests in the pool.

awesome pool and family friendly.

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

pool and hot tub were nice

gym with ice treadmill/elliptical and free weights

spa temp was cooler the second night.

the shuttle is very convenient, and the breakfast was very good

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

the pool was great, clean and hardly anyone there

very clean, comfortable bed, very good gym, friendly very helpful staff

for purified water requires going to the basement gym - but i guess you could drink from the tap or buy bottled

the hotel does not offer a pool or gym and they charge $7 for a bottle of water in your room

we wish there was a gym and that breakfast was included!

super comfortable beds. very clean. excellent gym

come back next time i'm in des moines for work, beautiful room, great restaurant and good gym

no gym.

amazing amenities, ie espresso bar, gym, elegant restaurant/bar

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

lovely restaurant and bar area

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

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

nicest staff, spa area and room

location. gym

and bar area was great

pool could have been a bit warmer but was nice

pool was a little too cold, plus i thought there was a hot tub, but that was a little disappointing

pool too cold to use

great bed. excellent kitchen. very close to principal park. you can easily walk with kids.

breakfast closed early, but it’s only temporary

the room and kitchen!

was nice and clean, easy walks to everywhere we wanted to go and solutions for the pool

smelled marijuana inside and outside very strongly and that was as a problem since we had our kids with us

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

always appreciate a 24 hour gym and that there were a couple more pieces of equipment beyond treadmills and free weights

the business center, laundry room and fitness area were all conveniently located on 1st floor

got our bill at check out and they charged us $75 for a pet fee for a small dog, for one night

the kids enjoyed the pool area

as well, many facilities of the hotel were closed: pool, dining services, gym, and none of these were listed on the website prior

nice location, friendly staff parking next door, gym and pool.

parking was awkward. construction still in progress. pool closed. gym equipment semi functional.

the treadmills in the gym were broke the gym was filthy the water machine was broken in the room the phone did not work

had to leave before breakfast, the staff was great

fitness center was a bit lacking

the fitness center did not have an operational treadmill.

modern, clean rooms and a nice fitness room.

breakfast too expensive

it was beautiful we had shuttle service

clean roomy. nice gym.

convenient location, ability to cancel last minute without incurring a fee, gym

the room was big and comfortable. breakfast was good. cool gym.

breakfast was good. location was excellent for drake university. full kitchen.

full kitchen and plenty of dishes with silverware

the pool area is great for the kids, and the fitness area looks wonderful as well

pool was nice , fitness center was nice, staff was friendly

fitness room was great. perfect location for our purpose.

hotel is clean, very nice fitness room, access to downtown and skywalk.

room cleanliness. pool and fitness center

the fitness center was large and had ample space and a decent array of equipment

expensive bar, no outside alcohol rule to make you buy over priced drinks, fitness center wasn t very

took advantage of the complimentary evening happy hour, shuttle service, and morning breakfast buffet

there must of been a convention in town, lot of young kids. a bit loud

chlorine in the pool is to much. you u can t even sit pool side without eyes burning

only weakness i would comment on is the breakfast

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

was great, bar and the staff at the bar was great, front desk staff was wonderful, location is amazing and

bar was not running like it says on website

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

using the gym (fitness center and pool area)

gym equipment updated

the gym, my room, and the hot tub!

it’s the pool. could use tents on the windows to protect guests while they’re enjoying.

modern, clean, nicely decorated and the breakfast was amazing

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

breakfast was excellent

the breakfast was high in price for basic items

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

the breakfast is not great and over priced.

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

fitness center was less than ideal

a swimming pool (somewhat small but still a plus) and a fitness room are nice add-ons

such as fitness center and pool were below average compared to other hotels in downtown des moines

fitness center, pool, location

on-site fitness center was decent

this hotel was easy, the rooms were clean, pool was open late, and room service was merely a call or click away

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

also, this hotel does not have a hot tub, kids do not eat free

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

it wasn t anything special, but it was clean, staff was nice, beds were comfy, the gym was better than most motels i ve seen

room was clean, nice breakfast options, and front desk was attentive.

great location! large room and comfortable bed! standard breakfast.

breakfast options could of been better but at least it was offered

breakfast biscuits and gravy was cold and not good

hotel advertised an open gym

moldy,slimy at the bottom with no sign of chemicals ever added and no one kept up the pool area , gym had a note on the door that it had been shut down since 2020,why

eded for our stay) and the gym has been closed since 2020, so this is false advertisement

gym was closed

no gym, laundry or pool

the only resort amenity that was open was the gym

nice pool, gym and casino

stayed in the lower level room which had a nice walk out patio pool was clean and the gym had everything i needed for my work out

the pool being closed

quite a distance from the room to the casino action