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

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

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

the pandemic shut down the morning breakfast bar.

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

liked the central location, the fitness center was more than just a treadmill and a few weights, the pool was a good size for

great breakfast, 12p check out so kids could swim

cleanliness fun decor excellent breakfast

the breakfast was ok and the snack prices were outrageous.

nice property and location of the hotel. breakfast and amenities were great.

breakfast- eggs were watery

all the staff were amazing, from the front desk to the ladies doing breakfast in the morning

first night, the pool was down

breakfast was ok but there was a man who was helping out at breakfast who went above and beyond

when we went down to get breakfast at 9am,(breakfast is supposed to go from 6am-10am) there was nothing left to eat

the pool, spa and sauna were lovely additions to the affordable accomodations

the pool, spa and sauna were lovely additions to the affordable accomodations

breakfast was fine. quite adequate for my needs. h

menu in bar could have been larger but the chicken wings were great.

breakfast was great & staff above what was required!!

the fitness room was closed

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

very clean, lots of odors, fitness area was closed

112 will be forever selected by us , fitness center on one side , hallway on the other & a door straight to the pool access gate; it’s

a restaurant and bar didn't have to leave in the cold location location was right off freeway perfect for

there was a dishwasher, oven and small 2 burner; a small sofa,and a place to sit by kitchen and eat

the room and bathroom were very clean. the breakfast had a lot of food options.

huge breakfast room and a very good selection of hot, cold and grab and go breakfast foods

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

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

full kitchen, living area bedroom and bathroom

great free 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.

very nice common areas, clean, friendly staff, good breakfast.

facilities were very nice-pool, fitness, kitchen area

did not have breakfast. the hotel was awesome!

breakfast wasn't the best

no complaints. hotel was clean. free breakfast better than anticipated. staff friendly.

breakfast was exceptional for a hotel

rooms, pool, fitness room all clean

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

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

the fitness center was a little bit bigger

we loved the pool/hot tub

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

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

gym room and very friendly desk staff

decent laundry facility

and quiet stay, front desk staff are amazing, breakfast is great, the place is really lowkey and very good priced always

very nice fitness center

clean, quiet and relaxing. kids loved the pool.

having a small group of adults it was disappointing that the pool & bar areas both closed at 10pm

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

it s near where my kids live and it s pretty nice but the mattresses are so awful i m not sure it s worth the

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

we also appreciated the ample parking available

but there s free wifi

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

wifi went out and we were given no discount

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

friendly and helpful staff. nice pool area. great breakfast buffet.

have stayed in room 123 with my wife and three kids

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

only complaint is the pool needs to be a lil warmer

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

very clean,great staff at front desk,super breakfast! would definitely stay again!

clean & good breakfast

pool area was clean and warm for the kids and best part was the hot tub was open and in service

the gym was well-equipped for a small crowd, with free weights, cardio machines, towels, and water

great breakfast. polite and helpful staff.

breakfast might be better than a restaurant

good breakfast with some options

really clean and pleasant. i loved the breakfast area.

food and fitness room

pool water was way too cold but the kids didn't mind

very clean. everything up to date. beds and pillow comfy. kids loves the pool and hot tub

brought the kids to the pool; pool was really cold, as if it wasn't even heated

pool was extremely cold and hot tub jets were not working.

the breakfast is the usual fare but kept very nice and clean and everything is hot that's supposed to

great breakfast. room clean and comfortable.

a protein of meat at the breakfast like bacon or sausage

cleanliness, service, beatiful rooms and good breakfast.

breakfast was terrible - hardly any options

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

breakfast was fabulous with a wonderful selection to choose from and welcoming dining area to enjoy

breakfast was really good, it i like waffles so that’s a big add

the pool water needed to be allot warmer... definitely.

bed very comfortable, nice hot breakfast

i liked the treadmills in the gym area

elevator made it easy to take our dog outside for a quick night time visit grassy area for pets

the front desk guy is doing laundry and seems annoyed that you have a question that could have been avoided with good

comfy bed. large room. good breakfast.

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

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

the modern style, colors, all sorts of textures. gym pool. nice windows for community seating.

fitness room and pool- very nice and might i say 'clean'

very clean, modern, quiet. nice pool!

easy to find. scenic property. quiet, cool rooms, roll in shower. comfortable bed. indoor pool.

the amenities were great. the gym, pool and breakfast were lovely

was fine except your website states you have a gym

did not eat the breakfast

and the second morning, they did not serve eggs for breakfast

staff was great breakfast was good parking was good

size of the room and kitchen was great, especially for a family of 4

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

the little kitchen was stocked with enough *kitchen utensils* to make meal prep easy

breakfast was exceptional

very good choice for breakfast.

the pool was closed one day. always had to ask for towels and breakfast you pay for.

the pool was filthy needs a good scrub down . walls in our room were very uncleanly

breakfast is available but not continental. pool/hot tub are both quite small.

i did not try the food. i loved everything. from the fire pit to the pool

pool was cold

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

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

just a muffin and a breakfast bar in a paper bag

pool, snacks

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

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

hotel advertised an open gym

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

no gym, laundry or pool

gym was closed

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

no pool. there was one listed.

clean - great value. very nice bar and restaurant. excellent fitness room.

breakfast was awesome

not much to complain about. breakfast would be a nice addition.

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

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

clean roomy. nice gym.

friendly staff, cleanliness, great breakfast

breakfast was great to start everyday. staff was very friendly and attentive. clean facility

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

staff was helpful. pool is open with specific times for adults. clean, spacious rooms.

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

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

pool and hot tub were a bonus for kids

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

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

the gym is smaller than most hotels and smelled really awful

great breakfast. eggs made fresh with ham and cheese.

the breakfast 1st day my grandkids loved

gym was inside the pool area and not 24 hours.

it was easy to access breakfast, gym/pool area

breakfast

clean. staff. breakfast. pool.

plenty of parking for handicap

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

gym did not have cleaning wipes for equipment until i asked

the pool wasn’t open at all

the pool and hot was great for our family

parking was not provided accurately

skimpy breakfast.

super clean, pleasant staff, tons of breakfast choices.

rooms were clean and room service was there to offer cleaning services if needed

parking lot was decent

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

pretty nice hotel. nice gym.

great gym facility

nice pool and outdoor seating area

noisey, had to call to get the too made up at 4:00pm. kids running, adults shouting.

breakfast was good, until a kid was running amok and coughing and sneezing all over the buffet

we also were told we would be given 50% off our first bar drink at the hotel bar when we arrived, then when we went to cash in this voucher, we were told

bar was not running like it says on website

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

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

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

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

clean fitness room with plenty of equipment

fitness center, pool, location

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

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

tv size including easy remote, bed, shower, sectional couch, hard floors (no carpet), hot breakfast buffet and finally, the impressive super modern room design, wow

breakfast was amazing, fresh, presented nicely and was a hit with our picky eaters

customer service, clean and the kids loved the pool

they have a really nice large gym

pool size

the pool was on the small side

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

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

fitness room was great. perfect location for our purpose.

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

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

room cleanliness. pool and fitness center

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

the kitchen employee blaring her 80s hair band at 0700 at breakfast. put ear buds in.

the kitchen employee blaring her 80s hair band at 0700 at breakfast. put ear buds in.

great pantry offerings (instead of buffet breakfast/social due to covid-19 restrictions)

quality of breakfast, location,

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

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

broken equipment in the gym, run down hotel

clean, spacious, comfy good gym

comfortable, indoor pool a, hot tub,and included breakfast

location. gym

the staff is great and nice, the bar is great and the bartender, is the best

nice room, modern and clean. bed was very comfortable. pool was nice and water was warm.

and bar area was great

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

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

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 tiny pool.

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

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

no decent breakfast option. should offer breakfast buffet at least on weekends.

breakfast buffet was canceled without notice due to low occupancy.

complimentary breakfast.

the buffet breakfast for the price was a little high for the scope of items, but the breakfast at the republic

the fitness center did not have an operational treadmill.

modern, clean rooms and a nice fitness room.

fitness center was a bit lacking

the parking facilities is right next to the property, the shuttle service was so convenient, and staff were nice

it was beautiful we had shuttle service

using the gym (fitness center and pool area)

gym equipment updated

the gym, my room, and the hot tub!

bed thing to the staff at the front desk and he offered to take my parking cost off, and gave my kids free snacks

breakfast buffet was great

super comfortable beds. very clean. excellent gym

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!

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

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

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

and there were kids running the halls all day/night that seemed to lack parental supervision

plus lots of room for my kids to run

usually when i go to hotels there is a lot of kids and not really enough for adults to do

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

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

no gym.

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

lovely restaurant and bar area

fitness room was impressive for a 2 star hotel

location pool fitness center

the lady who served in the breakfast room was very friendly and she went out of her way to be helpful by carrying our tray

in conclusion, my kids/grandkids moved to iowa a few years back and i've finally found my go to hotel

clean room. the pool was blessedly warm!

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

need larger fitness center

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

the fitness center had what i needed.

nice fitness center

gym and pool are first class!

male bartender/server in the lobby bar on the evening of 7/27/19 was extremely friendly and helpful

gym and pool are first class!

the pool is very clean and quiet.

should have a lifeguard in the pool!

very clean and comfortable rooms; nice breakfast; central downtown location.

was impeccable and breakfast was great

cold pool area. glass shower.

the room was perfect, the staff friendly and helpful, great price for a full kitchen

efficient staff, front desk and housekeeping. great pool.

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

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

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 their pool time, and it was heated

the kids enjoyed the pool area

gym with ice treadmill/elliptical and free weights

the pool and hot tub was great to soak in

location, clean,'friendly staff and shuttle was a definite bonus.

i was sad the spa wasn't working

location was great and the shuttle was helpful. the breakfast was yummy.

nice fitness area

free laundry

if you want to do laundry , you have to download an app instead of just bringing some change , which was really

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

the room was great and i loved the kitchen and work space! great shower too!

also offered amenities, like a pool and fitness center

running out of breakfast. what are the genius perks?

breakfast left a lot to be desired

no breakfast due to virus, rates remained the same as what i have paid in the past except this time no

sofa bed would have been fantastic for one or two people but was lacking for two adults and two kids

gym was nice but could use more light weights

very clean, great gym, wonderful breakfast all for a very affordable price

the gym was really nice

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

my sons enjoyed the gym

had 6 kids with us and the pool was closed

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

we ended up using our kids snuggle blankets

breakfast was excellent

pool was small

of facility (room, common/breakfast area, fitness center) friendliness of staff, ease of

pool was was warm and clean but tiny

breakfast was better than expected!

beautiful dining hall to enjoy breakfast, and a little coffee station available through out the day

the kids loved the pool

the gym and drinking pool were properly attended

heated pool, gym'

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

would love to see towels in the pool area, as they have been out of towels the last two times we've stayed

flimsy plastic fork used for breakfast

was hoping for 2 queens as it was me, my teenage daughter, abd my 2 younger kids, but all they had was king rooms available (1 bed)

the ease of check-in process. pool hours. variety of breakfast options.

quiet, warm pool, good breakfast

the breakfast was great, the pool was functional and clean, the extended hours were nice also.

staff at check-in was great. staff running breakfast was quick and efficient. room was clean.

breakfast was great. exceptional pool area.

ich i well know they

pool area under construction and that was one of the reasons to stay

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

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

the pool and gym were clean

all of the staff was very friendly and helpful. breakfast was amazing! love it!

in the pool area was pretty overwhelming

loved the breakfast because i like a breakfast sandwich

the room was clean. loved the kitchen in our suite.

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

the staff was very friendly, the packaged breakfast was delicious

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

kitchen and breakfast were awesome!

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

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

the gym is a bit lacking.

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 pool was big and the breakfast was great

the only the was i saw the window of the pool dirty.

clean modern and updated, adawuet gym and breakfast

ol/hot tub)

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

enjoyable complimentary breakfast everything is eco

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

i enjoyed the fitness room close to the elevator

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

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

the rooms were spotless and the staff were friendly. loved their hot breakfast!

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

we all slept great, we were warned there'd be a lot of kids (not a problem) but we didn't hear anything

nice stay, friendly and accommodating staff, early check in allowed, super clean

the social hour and amazing breakfast! my kids loved the pool as well.