wish i knew they were doing renovations, bar was closed

kids running up& down the halls,knocking on doors

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

very noisy - kids running up and down the hall while trying to dleep

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

with a larger family we love the double queen suites with 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living area and sofa sleeper

although we did not use, the full kitchen in the suite is great addition

there is so much space, small kitchen with everything, sitting area, separate bedroom with a door - which was nice to have an

full kitchen and living area was a great bonus

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

they room was huge we had our own kitchen

the swimming pool water was extremely cold.

the breakfast was yummy with many options to choose from

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

the breakfast was awesome

are outstanding including checking, kitchen, cleaning

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

liked the the kitchenette

didn't need a full fridge, full dishwasher, stove and kitchen sink

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

clean and friendly staff with great workout gym and awesome breakfast

amazing breakfast, clean, quiet

the breakfast that was served was very good

no pool.: (

pool hot tub. breakfast.

microwave was in kitchenette downstairs

the kitchen wasn't working.

there was sticky substance on the countertop in kitchen and there were what appeared to be crumbs in the bed, under the covers

kitchen and breakfast were awesome!

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

ich i well know they

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

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

breakfast was great. exceptional pool area.

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

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

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

the room included a kitchenette and sofa

large room with kitchenette and a really nice view of wdm

room had full kitchen, large living and sleeping area, spacious bath

nice little kitchen and great work area

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

pool. the room was huge and had a little kitchen with a full size fridge.

large and comfortable with seating and kitchen

time and for i paid for was not expecting a full kitchen and large bath

easily accommodated our need for a crib and allowed choice of floor to ensure quiet kids toys and pool floats available in the pool

the lady at the desk was so great. kids loved her

the fact that there was about 20 high school kids having a all out party in the hallways and and the pool area running

had been a snow storm the following morning the back entrance where the handicap parking was hadn't been cleaned

nice rooms, ample parking

the kitchen, snack area, being able to check out items at the desk

it’s comfortable staff is amazing & it has a kitchen

the room was fantastic and we loved the kitchenette

the size the kitchen the price the location

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

the kitchen was great

i liked the staff including the front desk clerks to the cleaning ladies and also the kitchen staff

added kitchen was great bonus and served us well

layout was very nice - kitchen amenities appreciated

room was inviting and comfortable, and the kitchen was one of the nicest i've seen in a suite hotel

they had a full kitchen in the room

the breakfast was one of the best i've had at a hotel in a long time.

clean pool and warm hot tub, plenty of sidewalks and areas to walk your dogs

i didnt like how dirty the pool water was or how cold it was and i hated the hot tub didnt work

we had alot of fun at the pool and the outdoor space was great for when my family came to visit

everything. the room the location the staff the pool. overall wonderful. can't wait to return

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

the fact that breakfast is not included in the stay it is 9.95 per person that's a bit much

we had a room that opened to the pool and loved the fact that we could get back to our room quickly

the pool area was awesome and we all enjoyed it

we had a room with a separate living room and small kitchen that was just perfect for our family of 4

scruffy and kitchenette was not supplied properly

room was comfortable and more than we needed ( i didn't know it would have a mini kitchen and separate bedroom

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

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

not have the breakfast,only because i slept in on comfy bed

the location, the roomwas clean, the staff and the breakfast.

i liked the treadmills in the gym area

the spa tub n the room

room was good size and very clean. coin laundry onsite.

full kitchen real plates and silverware.

kitchen and big room

room was large and the full size refrigerator in the kitchen was very helpful

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

the room was spacious with a complete kitchen

the pool was a highlight of the trip

great pool. great staff, except kicking the kids out at 10 when the game was still on.

the fitness center was a little bit bigger

pool was not open sunday morning and not available until after check out.

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

breakfast was delicious as well thank you for everything

there was an unusual smell throughout the hotel, a pool would be nice

laundry machines out of order. didn't seem as if there was an intent to fix.

there were toenail clippings on the stairs to the laundry room

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

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

kitchen in my room

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

it was nice to have a full kitchen and plenty of space

people out in the courtyard the whole time so there wasn't very much appeal when it came to the pool and hot tub, which we were the most excited about

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

excellent gym and pool

nice bar and restaurant areas

the smell of chlorine (because of the indoor pool) was a bit overwhelming for me.

large rooms with kitchenette. pool was clean, too!!

the size of the room was great and i loved that it had a small kitchen with dishes and full size fridge

kitchen with everything you will need

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

and bar area was great

bar was great and i had room meal service on one night, it was very quick and the order was right

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

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

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

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

no gym.

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

room service food via box lunch style in a paper bag

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

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

complete breakfast, so many choices including whip cream for the waffles, and everything for egg mcmuffins

breakfast included hot eggs, potatoes cooked differently each day

wonderful large (cold) indoor pool and hot tub - that was the draw (10/23/24) i'm adding the date because it took 5 phone calls

the breakfast was very good and included eggs and sausages, belgian waffles, three different types of

breakfast too expensive

room service was very reasonably priced and delicious

they had a shuttle from the airport, so it was convenient to not have a car

shuttle was so awesome

no breakfast. no internet. no pool and jacuzzi.

room was great, modern and had a kitchen available

loved the full kitchen, the bed was extremely comfortable

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

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

the room had a lot of space with a couch and kitchen area

loved the kitchenette space

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

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

beautiful room. excellent staff. great breakfast

the room was great for my family with the bedroom separated from the family room, the kids could nap and we could stay in the other room

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

i liked the kitchenette (though i only used the fridge this time) and i appreciate the free wi-fi

bed - great kitchenette

full kitchen is nice to have

kitchen had all necessities

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

breakfast buffet was canceled without notice due to low occupancy.

the breakfast was high in price for basic items

breakfast was excellent

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

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

breakfast

the pool area was great

breakfast was wonderful the coffee was hot, the eggs fluffy and the attendant courteous

early check in

pool, clean fresh white bedding and towels, great staff members, flexibility, vending machines and

was great, beds were comfy but all the food was gone by 8:30 when i went for breakfast

clean fresh white bedding and towels, great staff members, flexibility, vending machines and breakfast is on point

the pool area is dated but the water is clean and the chairs are comfortable

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

no amenities outside of a kitchen that wasn't needed for a short stay

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

worst part was this hotel has kitchenettes but no pots, pans, etc

room has a kitchenette.

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

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

breakfast was good, coffee is good

the kitchen setup is amazing

the rooms are spacious with a full kitchen

the breakfast was the best hotel breakfast with lots of options

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

beautiful hotel, great breakfast nice rooms

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

full kitchen, living area bedroom and bathroom

breakfast, seems like all staybridge suites have let their standards go when it comes to breakfast

the breakfast was ok and you could hear neighbors sometimes.

great free breakfast

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

kitchenette and full fridge.

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

comfy beds and full kitchen

we had two adjoining rooms and the kitchen space was fabulous

wifi wasn t working.

could not find our reservation bed covering had stain that looked like blood wifi did not work at all carpet under desk was filthy bath had cigarette stains towels were very

location and wifi

pool and hot tub were very nice and clean

the biggest problem that i had was with the wifi being very slow, and the front desk lady was not too personable