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!

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

excellent gym and pool

shuttle was convient and drivers very accomidating

the atrium had an amazing glass dome skylight and an indoor pool

strong chlorine smell from pool

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

fitness room is lacking

very accommodating! good fitness center and great breakfast.

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

spa out of service in the pool/fitness center

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

i enjoyed the fitness room close to the elevator

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

hospitality, fresh cookies and popcorn in the afternoons, clean pool, breakfast area was clean and very well organized

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

the breakfast was amazing with many options to choose from

they were great❤❤ i also loved the shuttle to the airport

everything worked well in the room and the shuttle was very prompt

nice breakfast

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 breakfast was great (biscuits and gravy)

breakfast was more than adequate

shuttle met us right on time, we called ahead because we have a baby and it was in the 20s

quick shuttle service to dsm airport

breakfast was not very good.

clean and comfortable room. nice outdoor pool.

connecting to hotel wifi if not a hilton rewards member

hot breakfast would have been nice. proportioned

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

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

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

our favorite 1/2 way stop to visit our kids

also had a cocktail hour breakfast was included

love the professionalism of the staff, environment, room and breakfast quality

breakfast, and drinks with a bite to eat at night

clean and great breakfast

the swimming pool water was extremely cold.

the breakfast was awesome

clean and friendly staff with great workout gym and awesome breakfast

the swimming pool, the gym,the free breakfest

was pretty hectic since there were young football teams staying at the hotel using the pool etc

amazing breakfast, clean, quiet

breakfast was good and comfortable to eat.

pool and no notice before hand about that

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

pool was extremely cold

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

the pool was ice cold

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

gym was small and dingy, no water facilities

clean modern and updated, adawuet gym and breakfast

ol/hot tub)

indoor pool and outdoor hot tub, both salt water were awesome!

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

cute bar area, friendly and helpful bartender

they allowed us a early check in.

large amount if kids running halls all hours banging on our door screaming. very disruptive.

the kids running around beating on my door

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

there is a stocked bar at the facility for those that would like to enjoy a favorite beverage

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

wish we could have stayed longer! would have used the pool.

wish there was a hot tub in the pool area.

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

the gym is a bit lacking.

the clerk in the morning was so nice, got breakfast out a little early for my early-riser kids

was a great stay; friendly staff, clean facility, and a wonderful breakfast

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

the variety in pools. great for little ones!

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

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

the pool and gym were clean

loved the indoor pool, great friendly staff and the beds were very comfortable

we were flabbergasted to walk into a fully stocked kitchen

kids weren't to impressed with the breakfast

doors were heavy which made it difficult to open, they slammed shut, which makes it easy for kids to get hurt

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.

gym with ice treadmill/elliptical and free weights

there was a shuttle provided to take you downtown. nice walkable location and very polite staff.

clean room, friendly staff, offering room service, excellent breakfast

no pool or breakfast. i understand that that cannot be avoided.

the pool was great, clean and hardly anyone there

super clean, pleasant staff, tons of breakfast choices.

ample parking and quiet

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

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

skimpy breakfast.

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

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.

wish breakfast was until 10:00, we like to sleep in

breakfast was great. and enjoyed the outdoor fire pit.

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

gym did not have cleaning wipes for equipment until i asked

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

staff was very friendly and nice. breakfast was great. chocolate waffles were yummy

friendly staff, comfortable breakfast dining area.

it was easy to access breakfast, gym/pool area

gym was inside the pool area and not 24 hours.

parking not that great. can get lost getting to parking lot

isn t that we didn t like it as the breakfast is good but not the options that it use to have

staff s friendliness, room layout, pool & hot tub, price.

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

pool and hot tub were a bonus for kids

indoor pool facility very nice and comfortable.

pool was fun, the room was comfortable and clean, the grab and go breakfast was wonderful and

awesome pool and family friendly.

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

using the gym (fitness center and pool area)

the gym, my room, and the hot tub!

gym equipment updated

bed - great kitchenette

laundry, breakfast, location

bar was not running like it says on website

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

breakfast could be served longer it lasts until 9:00, 9:30 on the weekends.

only weakness i would comment on is the breakfast

the location and cleanliness. didn't wake up for breakfast so i missed that aspect lol.

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.

there was also a fully equipped gym, as well as a very good breakfast

the bar was excellent and the staff were very friendly.

the breakfast was good

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

breakfast was awesome

fitness center, pool, location

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

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

fitness center was less than ideal

clean fitness room with plenty of equipment

i liked the treadmills in the gym area

we arrived in the 1st room exhaust fan cover was hanging from ceiling, windows in spa bath were wide open with ashes all over window seal/seat, and there was a plastic bag over fire

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

it was however, the best microtel jacuzzi/spa

breakfast was a bit basic.

it’s quite, great gym equipment, clean, welcoming and close to bars

would have liked to have a hot breakfast instead of a grab and go breakfast.

pool was overly chlorinated to the point your eyes start to water and you have trouble breathing

bed very comfortable, nice hot breakfast

swimming pool was a bit small but not a big deal

food and fitness room

location, new, great breakfast, suites,

we did not use the pool or exercise area but they looked good

the pool and hot tub was fantastic

lack of late night adult only pool/hot tub hours.

the pool was a great size

good breakfast options and a very large and comfortable breakfast area

pool downright cold; hot tub terribly hot.

nice breakfast

a protein of meat at the breakfast like bacon or sausage

on-site fitness center was decent

nice pool area for the kids to

also, the kids wanted to swim in the hot

arrival and she charged me again, completely ruin my trip, because that money was to go to my kids for school shopping

the handicap bar seemed broken too, but i didn't have a use for that anyhow

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

the pool area was clean and the water was warm

breakfast was essentially nil.

the parking situation was also well accommodating

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

very nice fitness center

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

kids running the halls at 1 am

i have 2 kids and for them to say we had to leave and come back was rude

i have 2 kids and for them to say we had to leave and come back was rude

the fitness room was terrible, an old treadmill and efx machine and a few free weights

the fitness center was a little bit bigger

rooms, pool, fitness room all clean

hot water at breakfast wasn't very hot, and the fitness room could be more filled up

pool was awesome and accommodations were wonderful

gym room and very friendly desk staff

there was no water dispenser in the entire hotel - even the one in the gym was empty

room shared wall with gym and looked out over enclosed pool. not very private and very loud.

they have a nice pool and exercise room

had a room right next to the pool

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

gym was closed

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

no gym, laundry or pool

they have a really nice large gym

location, cleanliness, room, breakfast all excellent!

the breakfast satisfied a picky crew. the facility was all we could want.

nice breakfast and clean pool and hot tub area

the pull out couch mattress was not comfortable, but we had an air mattress for the kids

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

good breakfast

rooms are great and roomy, breakfast was great

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

the pool and hot tub were nice

location pool fitness center

fitness room was impressive for a 2 star hotel

was very friendly staff was very clean and my kids like it

clean, comfy beds, nice pool, hot breakfast, right across from adventureland resort, casino, walmart, restaurants, and

we had a party of 14, kids and adults in 3 separate rooms and none of us could stomach the smell to enjoy the pool

breakfast could of been better warm water and donuts ud83eudd2e

breakfast was excellent

the pool inside was very small.

small pool, no hot tub

casino across the street was the attraction that we were hoping for - lots of fun - and there was

my sons enjoyed the gym

rooms were clean and comfortable, the gym was nice, and breakfast was good

the gym was really nice

gym was nice but could use more light weights

very clean. perfect hotel gym. spent 2 nights and the staff was very helpful.