the kitchen

there were no dishes or silverware to actually make use of the kitchenette

the fact that there is a mini kitchen

was ok had kitchenetecould of used more linens and maybe coffee maker in room other than that it was

i thought i booked a double queen bed smoking room. not a kitchenette with 1 full size bed.

the pool. the location

nice variety for breakfast

pool closed to early

pool and hot tub were good

the pool is awesome though and usually i spend time relaxing there and in the spa

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

the bed was very comfortable and complimentary breakfast was outstanding.

breakfast at the cafe was quick and tasty

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

clean and the front desk staff great customer service plus restaurant serves breakfast all

it was nice and clean with a full refrigerator and kitchen and it was reasonably priced

the moment, there was no breakfast available, but what my family and i truly enjoyed, was the kitchen with an actual size refrigerator

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

there is a kitchen in the room

full kitchen is awesome

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

pool was great

nearby shopping and casino life

nice altoona area, close to highway. good breakfast.

the pool temperature (according to my grandchildren) was fine but the room was unbearable

saturday morning breakfast was not very good

helpful staff, cool clean place, good breakfast

breakfast was amazing and location was prime.

breakfast

to find it, you need to travel into a neighborhood that is rather industrial and dark, but the parking lot is very well lit and secure

beds were comfortable. pool area nice.

gym was closed

pool

the republic opened a little earlier on weekends for breakfast as a second breakfast option

breakfast buffet was canceled without notice due to low occupancy.

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

the breakfast is not great and over priced.

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

the rooms were big, loved having a kitchen and everything was clean.

full kitchen is nice to have

the bed and kitchen area

didn't have time to use it but the room included a full kitchen complete with all the essentials including a dishwasher

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

the kitchenette sink had black slimy gunk come out when we turned it on

loved the kitchenette space

next day they were also excellent the chef has a wonderful memory and nowswhat she is doin in the kitchen

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

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

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

loved the full kitchen, the bed was extremely comfortable

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

the room and kitchen!

loved how it has a kitchen in the room and also has dishes you can use.

room has a kitchenette.

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

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

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

we didn't eat breakfast

breakfast too expensive

i did not eat in the restaurant but there was a grocery nearby where you could get a hot or cold breakfast

breakfast was very good and the location excellent

the fitness center did not have an operational treadmill.

room was very nice, room service was prompt, and hotel restaurant was amazing

tried the bananas foster french toast via room service, and it was well worth the $$ spent

lovely restaurant and bar area

room service food via box lunch style in a paper bag

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

and bar area was great

we loved the pool but wished there was a hot tub as well.

room was right off the elevator, which got pretty loud at bar close on friday night

the pool was very large and the workout rooms were top notch

we loved using the pool

nice to have breakfast in the a.m.

pool was great, room was great, breakfast was delicious and location was very convenient.

that wasn't liked, only minor thing would be a resupply of breakfast items and coffee after they get too low, but no big deal

breakfast was wonderful, everything was warm and well stocked

items in pool area all rusted

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

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

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

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

also i enjoyed the pool and whirlpool

would have liked that in its own separate area and take the kitchen out

the rooms were larger than i expected and i really had no idea we were going to have a kitchen and full refrigerator in our room

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

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

nice room and quiet. kitchenette was convenient and useful. location was convenient

was the first time we had stayed where the room had a cute and convenient kitchen

we had two adjoining rooms and the kitchen space was fabulous

comfy beds and full kitchen

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

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

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

making oven mitts and cloth kitchen towels available would make it perfect.

location was very good for us getting around town, the suite was very comfortable, kitchen had all we needed and the walk-in shower was a very nice bonus

rooms are large and having a kitchenette was a plus

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

full kitchen, living area bedroom and bathroom

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

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

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

great free breakfast

we sat outside our room on the catwalk and enjoyed a drink while watching our kids play in the pool

excellent gym and pool

i needed a room by my kids & grandkids

clean, very nice, pool, hot tub. nice sheets, bed, room.

the bar and the grill

the rooms are spacious with a full kitchen

the kitchen setup is amazing

the breakfast was the best hotel breakfast with lots of options

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

beautiful hotel, great breakfast nice rooms

room exceeded my expectations, there was e even a kitchen avail

kitchen with everything you will need

full kitchen and breakfast selection

but it was still big enough for us and the convenience of the kitchenette was great

it has a full kitchen with an electric stove, fridge and dishwasher

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

wonderful kitchen, nice facility, perfect location for our stay

our loft-style room was super cozy and loved that it came with a full kitchen

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

the pandemic shut down the morning breakfast bar.

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.

great location, comfortable, nice pool, and tasty breakfast

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

pool was small and simple for older child or if other guests are present

didn't like that there were no eggs or bacon or sausage for breakfast

walked in i could tell it was clean , room was clean , beds were comfortable , shower felt nice , breakfast was decent , good location, easy to find and

dirty laundry room and very rude staff

no laundry facilities available, which was part of my reasoning for coming.

breakfast was delicious as well thank you for everything

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

cold swimming pool area

the beds and linens were extremely comfortable, the best part was the pool

fresh doughnuts for breakfast !

the swimming pool and hot tub area was very clean and welcoming

bed comfortable, fairly quiet and staff were nice. breakfast was excellent, great kitchen staff.

only complaint was our room 115 was right below kitchen

scruffy and kitchenette was not supplied properly

so, we booked a suite, and there was plenty of room in the kitchen/living room area to have his party with family, enough room that they were not having to go

the room had two mini fridges and microwaves, along with a kitchen bar, stocked with dishes

location offered breakfast and coffee as well as has a bar and serves food, however i was enjoying the accomodations of the jacuzzi room we rented that we

the kids enjoyed the bunk beds!

breakfast started later so we didn’t get to eat before our softball game.

front desk decor 2 pools bar great breakfast room

breakfast was great. facilities were great and the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful!

no breakfast.

lots of choices at breakfast. good food. liked the hard boiled eggs !

loved the set up of room! (queen suite with spa bath)

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

value, very nice continental breakfast

clean large room with kitchenette and large refrigerator/freezer. nice staff!

kitchen and big room

the kitchenette was a big bonus.

full kitchen real plates and silverware.

clean and good repair, updated kitchen. very nice and quite.

the pool area was awesome and we all enjoyed it

breakfast was very good in a delightful space with staff that were very good at their job.

we stayed in a poolside room and were very happy with how quiet it was even when there were children in the pool

spacious room,amazing bathroom with walk in shower, nice pool, spa and fitness area.

i didn't get a chance to eat breakfast, but it

they had a full kitchen in the room

the buffet breakfast had a nice selection to choose from. dining areas were nice also.

the staff were welcoming. the breakfast buffet was excellent. the room was clean and spacious.

the facilities are lovely: pool and jacuzzi, outdoor sitting area- all inviting

covid has ruined breakfast for hotels. understandable but disappointing.

clean and green hotel- the room is laid out very well and has a complete kitchenette

large room with kitchenette and a really nice view of wdm

hotel was clean, room was spacious especially considering it was just a basic room, half kitchen was a plus, big shower, great view, excellent full complimentary breakfast made to order

loved the full kitchen in the room

brand new and beautiful. great breakfast. loved the little kitchenette.