breakfast was excellent with many choices.

large and comfortable with seating and kitchen

nice little kitchen and great work area

kitchenette cabinets had no knobs. all dishes stored overhead and was unreachable by someone 5'3

excellent location good breakfast free laundry. great staff

the fitness room had everything i needed for a good workout

excellent fitness center. good breakfast. clean and comfortable.

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

pool is not heated, water was pretty cold.

complementary use of the laundry

nice fitness area

nice comfortable bed, nice bathroom and kitchen accomodations

clean, roomy, very comfortable bed. all the amenities of home (kitchen, tv, dvd).

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

player in room, nice little furnished kitchen, bed was comfortable and the bedding smelled nice, probably the cleanest room i’ve ever

also offered amenities, like a pool and fitness center

parking was convenient

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

parking lot is a little small

running out of breakfast. what are the genius perks?

gym and pool are first class!

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

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

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

toilet did not flush correctly, hot tub in pool area was not working

the fitness center had what i needed.

need larger fitness center

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

nice fitness center

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

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

clean, spacious, comfy good gym

wifi was hard to get going and kept dropping

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

the kitchen was great

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

added kitchen was great bonus and served us well

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

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

reasonable price, cleanliness, free breakfast

front desk clerk was extremely nice. breakfast was amazing.

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

pool is a bit small and the room gets too warm

the kitchenette in the room was nice as well, allowed us to shop at the nearby trader joes and make

the pool and gym were clean

are outstanding including checking, kitchen, cleaning

pool and pool room felt very dirty and disgusting

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

the room was huge. and very nice. big closet ,kitchen table. all very nice

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

the food at the bar and grill was really good, i loved the room

ich i well know they

breakfast was great. exceptional pool area.

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

the hotel had a sewer problem, the hotel halls has terrible smell and the pool closes early'

exceptionally clean, good breakfast, bar, comfy work areas and friendly staff.

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

the kitchen wasn't working.

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

kids running up& down the halls,knocking on doors

cute bar area, friendly and helpful bartender

wish i knew they were doing renovations, bar was closed

the kids running around beating on my door

nice pool and hot tub

breakfast could be better with more active resupply and refreshing the cooked item (eggs bacon etc)

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

the breakfast was yummy with many options to choose from

hotel, there was a baseball tournament so the place was packed full of children that took up the pool area and other areas non of there parents kept an eye on the little disrespectful kids either

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

breakfast was great, loved the waffles

staff, fitness center, pool, and breakfast

the swimming pool, the gym,the free breakfest

clean and friendly staff with great workout gym and awesome breakfast

breakfast could have been better, there were a lot of choices.

the pool area was nice, and there were plenty of towels

no pool.: (

gym was inside the pool area and not 24 hours.

it was easy to access breakfast, gym/pool area

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

pool and hot tub were large for just a plain hotel pool

breakfast

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

pool was extremely cold

pool and no notice before hand about that

the pool was ice cold

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

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

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

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

pool and hot tub were a bonus for kids

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

free continental breakfast, free parking. easy check-in. shower supplies were also included.

parking was not provided accurately

breakfast times could be longer, and checkout time could be later as well

super clean, pleasant staff, tons of breakfast choices.

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

clean modern and updated, adawuet gym and breakfast

ol/hot tub)

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

hotel had bikes to borrow, free beer/wine for happy hour, great cooked fresh breakfast, and they gave our dog a bag of treats and a chew toy

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.

the pool area was nice and clean and even though i didn’t get to eat the breakfast, my family said it

the pool was a comfortable temperature and clean

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

pool was cold.

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

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

the bar was excellent and the staff were very friendly.

restaurant and bar were fantastic!

beautiful, modern, industrial feel. amazing bar options. very quiet and great staff.

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 suites were perfect for our family with 2 kids

kept - clean - staff friendly/helpful hot breakfast buffet was one of the better ones

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

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

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

great breakfast and other facilities like indoor pool

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

pool was really cold.

room was dirty and sheets were to small and pool had no towels

cleanliness, service, beatiful rooms and good breakfast.

a protein of meat at the breakfast like bacon or sausage

great breakfast. room clean and comfortable.

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

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

breakfast was great & staff above what was required!!

she then explained where my room was located, told me about breakfast, the indoor swimming pool hours, and about the pub/bar area they had at the hotel

breakfast was fine. quite adequate for my needs. h

i liked the treadmills in the gym area

own spa tub in room and don’t have to share one

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

owned by eastern indians and they were stingy with towels and we had to the laundry room ourselves if we wanted more…

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

food and fitness room

great people, large room, comfortable bed and goos breakfast

pool water was a little chilly

location, new, great breakfast, suites,

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

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

did not have breakfast buffet

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

my granddaughter and niece really enjoyed the pool

swimming pool was a bit small but not a big deal

very nice fitness center

kids running the halls at 1 am

clean, quiet and relaxing. kids loved the pool.

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

the fitness center was a little bit bigger

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

rooms, pool, fitness room all clean

the hot tub allowed no kids after 10p

on-site fitness center was decent

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

the kids were well behaved, but there was a lot of noise until midnight

the kids were well behaved, but there was a lot of noise until midnight

the wifi is reliable.

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

wifi went out and we were given no discount

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

the parking situation was also well accommodating

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

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

gym room and very friendly desk staff

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

the pool didn't have any towels. no hot eggs for breakfast

pet fee seemed high.

just the restrictions i.e. no access to gym or pool. but understandable due to situation.

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

loved the gym and sauna!

i was impressed with the pool area, gym, breakfast room, convivence store and general physical plant

quality of the breakfast and the gym

clean roomy. nice gym.

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

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

the kitchen was a dream - a small full-sized fridge, dishes, a dishwasher, sink and cupboards

a great little living room a kitchen the beds are really comfortable

nice breakfast ready early so we could eat by 6:00 a

breakfast.

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

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

staff was really nice and very accommodating, morning breakfast was wonderful.

the gym equipment was nice.

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

able to do laundry and streetch our belongings out in comfortable large room

the indoor pool is cozy and warm with pool towels provided

pool and cool air in the pool area

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

nice breakfast

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

staff was very nice and informative to tell us about the breakfast times and menu

breakfast was lacking eggs & meat!

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

super comfortable beds. very clean. excellent gym

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

gym with ice treadmill/elliptical and free weights

you have to walk a bit for the activities and restaurants etc, but they offer a fairly convenient shuttle

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

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

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

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

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

excellent gym and pool

the pool and spa was nice

airport shuttle was very easy and convenient.

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

location. gym

the bell hops and parking attendants were the best, and the drinks at the bar actually had a decent amount of alcohol in them

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

we loved using the pool

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

bar was not running like it says on website

said there was a bar in the booking ad but the bar was shut down and that was something we really wanted and part of

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

fabulous continental breakfast in a spacious sunny room

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

breakfast room and they were very friendly helped connect the tv to my computer

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

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

no gym.

room service food was deliciously well

the breakfast is a typical hotel offering

clean friendly staff breakfast good location

breakfast was awesome

breakfast was good and hot

smelled incredible, breakfast was the best ever

fitness room was great. perfect location for our purpose.

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

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

room cleanliness. pool and fitness center

fitness center was a bit lacking

modern, clean rooms and a nice fitness room.

the fitness center did not have an operational treadmill.

breakfast was very good and the location excellent

the fact that the hotel had a shuttle and the skywalk connected to the property made it easy to relax in the room, knowing my

fitness center was less than ideal

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

fitness center, pool, location

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

pool area and fitness center is horrible and in bad shape

the room and kitchen!

spacious and clean suite with a comfortable bed, good breakfast, great location

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

loved the full kitchen, the bed was extremely comfortable

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

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

tub was not very hot and jets didnt work but the pool was great

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

free breakfast, swimming pool

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

the hotel was full of baseball and basketball kids running all over

great front desk service and breakfast and evening social are top notch!

shuttle to the iowa fair was a great feature

using the gym (fitness center and pool area)

gym equipment updated

the gym, my room, and the hot tub!

even though i did not cook during my stay, the kitchen was fully equipped if you wanted to cook a full meal and the refrigerator was full size

right when i got there, my ice machine was not on yet and the staff went and got me some from the kitchen

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

breakfast was excellent

complimentary breakfast.

felt a bit nicked and dimed by extra charges for a mediocre breakfast and parking.

the breakfast is not great and over priced.

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

gym was closed

no gym, laundry or pool

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

hotel advertised an open gym

good breakfast, comfortable common areas

staff were amazing '', when the guest laundry machines were not working they allowed me to use the hotel laundry machines, which was very

the breakfast could be updated a little but it was fine for a quick grab and go!

was perfect as no traffic, gorgeous golf course view with ponds

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

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

breakfast was good, coffee is good

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

thanks for the complimentary breakfast and free wifi

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

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

the breakfast had good choices

new hotel, so it was very modern and clean. breakfast was great with a lot of options.

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

great breakfast, 12p check out so kids could swim

the games available, pool and workout room made our trip like a home away from home

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

the kitchen setup is amazing

beautiful hotel, great breakfast nice rooms

breakfast- eggs were watery

breakfast could have had scrambled eggs everyday and some fresh fruit

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

full kitchen, living area bedroom and bathroom

the breakfast was ok and you could hear neighbors sometimes.

comfortable beds, comfortable pillows saturday’s breakfast was awesome

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

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

only complaint we had was the pool was a little on the cool side

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

just a muffin and a breakfast bar in a paper bag

facilities were very nice-pool, fitness, kitchen area

breakfast very good

exceptional breakfast. very kind staff

breakfast was exceptional for a hotel

did not have breakfast. the hotel was awesome!

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

clean & good breakfast

the pool was closed down

continental breakfast could have had donuts in it. otherwise very nice.

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

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

hotel, staff is very friendly, breakfast was well maintained and lots to choose from

good breakfast with some options

great breakfast. polite and helpful staff.

clean, breakfast buffet was nice, friendly staff

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

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

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

pool was too warm on hot days

we loved the breakfast and pool

was fine except your website states you have a gym

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

she was taking care of everything, including hotel laundry as well as helping customers

did not eat the breakfast

pool...hot tub...breakfast