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

the property is peaceful and quiet with free breakfast and free coffee in the lobby as well as an ice machine

very small breakfast area with not enough space for the number of guests

lack of good pillows. breakfast items lacking

clean rooms and a great breakfast.

there was no breakfast

new clean nice laundry

breakfast room

also has a bar with good bar food

staff and location were excellent. atmosphere and convenience as well. laundry on site.

great breakfast included and also a bar in the evening

mcdonald s parking lot was right outside our window

custom car show in adjacent parking lot a bonus when we arrived

plenty of parking

great breakfast. strong wifi. plenty of parking. friendly owners.

excellent breakfast. strong wifi. great hosts. plenty of parking.

breakfast was heavy on carbs and not on protein, but i wasn't expecting more than they offered

facilities just ok. average breakfast.

tiny breakfast space pool was cold

clean, quiet, affordable, good breakfast, friendly staff.

we loved the heated pool!

front desk staff and the gentleman from la who worked the breakfast bar

there’s a laundry room

the whole experience was great; the room, amenities, staff and breakfast.

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

fitness facility is as good as a gym

i requested a late check out and they accommodated me with professionalism

on the edge of town, even saw a deer out out window at night, nice amenities, nice pool, patio, breakfast area, vending machines, and lobby

spa out of service in the pool/fitness center

very accommodating! good fitness center and great breakfast.

very clean, newer, good breakfast, great staff!

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

it's comfy, nice pool, clean, amazing breakfast and so much more

also, the airport shuttle was down, however they provided free taxi service to the airport

is an airport hotel with an airport shuttle but you can't leave your car there

no shuttle to airport after 9 pm

hotel has a shuttle for airport but we didn t know that so we paid for a cab

the shuttle was dirty and the staff seemed distracted

shuttle to airport.

shuttle to airport was on time for early morning flight out

maybe make the shuttle run on sundays. we ran into a snag because of that.

the room also had a musty weird smell and that was before we went to the pool

like the pool or the fitness room

items from the free breakfast bar were available to eat on my way to the airport on the hotel shuttle at 3:30am

pool was loud with kids but that's what it's for!

some items from the free breakfast bar were available to eat on my way to the airport on the hotel shuttle at 3:30am

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

pool was great, room was clean and spacious for our large family

the breakfast was yummy with many options to choose from

the breakfast was awesome

good location, the room was spacious and clean. the pool was nice, but small.

great breakfast and other facilities like indoor pool

including a great breakfast

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

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

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

breakfast is great

due to the corona virus, the breakfast was all prepackaged but still good and they had a nice variety

the breakfast the next morning was great -- we loved the scrambled eggs and ham

amazing breakfast, clean, quiet

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

the pool, which my two granddaughters (who live there ) loved

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

the suites were perfect for our family with 2 kids

property had plenty of parking, staff was really good, pools and hot tub clean.

also had a cocktail hour breakfast was included

pool was extremely cold

the pool was ice cold

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

pool and no notice before hand about that

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

great pool, hot tub, rooms locations, exercise room & amenities

the bar and the grill

nice bar and restaurant areas

room had a larger fridge, a microwave and a coffee bar with it's own sink

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

the kids running around beating on my door

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

even a granola bar for breakfast would have been nice

they allowed us a early check in.

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

the gym is a bit lacking.

location and breakfast were deciding factors for my stay.

the pool was big and the breakfast was great

with younger kids a tub would've been better

having 2 bathrooms with a full kitchen was perfect for 5 women

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

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

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

breakfast, free parking, guest laundry, bar, free wifi, room darkening shades, couch in room, noon checkout,location is surrounded

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

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

ich i well know they

very kid friendly. a nice pool area for our littles and bigger kids

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

nice fire indoor and breakfast hotel employee made the complimentary breakfast buffet even better

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

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

pool leaves your eyes stinging even if you're just watching from the side

breakfast was ready early and yummy

clean, nice pool, recently renovated rooms

i liked the location. the service and the pool area

good breakfast, although different food for each day would be great

we had fun in the swimming pool

shuttle to and from airport was nice ! staff was very friendly and helpful.

checking in was fine other than the random kids running around

nice breakfast

the breakfast was amazing with many options to choose from

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

was very quiet, and the shuttle to the airport was just what we needed at an affordable price

breakfast was more than adequate

bagged breakfast

sounded like i might be near laundry room

the indoor pool is cozy and warm with pool towels provided

great staff, nice rooms, location handy to airport, good shuttle service to hotel/airport

super close to airport for early am flight. shuttle. i

cards don't work, beds aren't very comfortable, rooms are very small, had trouble connecting to wifi, weird smell

heard traffic and snow plows in parking lot all night long

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

quick shuttle service to dsm airport

the shower head, and breakfast. what brand and name is the shower head?

good location and very clean nice staff great breakfast!! definitely will stay here again

pool was fun for the grand kids. breakfast was good!

the breakfast buffet was very good

extremely clean, great breakfast, very nice area of des moines, felt very safe. great hotel!

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

excellent location good breakfast free laundry. great staff

nice little kitchen and great work area

breakfast was excellent with many choices.

very modern, clean, space was wonderful. breakfast was great . we will.be back

breakfast food was good but a little too simple but with the affordable price of the hotel, don t

addition to the clean room and comfortable bed, they had free laundry for the guests

breakfast was great for a quick bite to eat and then on the road again

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

the pool and exercise rooms were additional pluses

were very comfortable, bathtub was superb, nice bar but would’ve appreciated a couple of more substantial items on the menus instead of just

beautiful clean hotel! loved the decor! loved the bar area off the lobby.

early check in available , hot tub

hot tab and swimming pool

the hot breakfast was also an added bonus

parking lot is a little small

very disappointed, we came with a group for kids tournaments and i believe every single family had something negative to say about our stay

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

loved my room and the laundry room was useful to clean my clothes as well outside there was a tree that had granny smith

free laundry

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

free laundry a plus. solid room . clean room .

not clean in hallways and floors and dirty sox laying on floor of entry to laundry room

noisy. out room was next to laundry facilities.

the location was perfect for us as we wanted to be near the des moines golf and country club

appointment was early and with one call we were checking into our room hours early

staff members who were responsible for the laundry started talking extremely loudly with each other at 5:30 am, standing opposite end of the

indoor pool was very nice for the kids. large size and plenty of places to sit.

lobby bar is great

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

we ended up with a king size bed and no room for our kids

very clean and maintained facility. shuttle to the airport was very convenient.

the fitness center had what i needed.

golf tournament is only once every four years

only disappointment was the lack of a hot tub in the spacious pool area that contained a decent sized pool

i noticed the breakfast plates were compostable, but no compost was available

kids were running the halls, etc

clean an plenty of parking

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

just an overnight stay so no pool use but it did look like fun

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

the heated pool, breakfast

spa wasnt working

staff super friendly, breakfast was outstanding, laundry was free, room was clean and bed was comfortable, good size pool

we needed to get on the road before the breakfast started.

huge room with kitchenette. big comfy bed!

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

how cold the pool was

free parking, breakfast was fabulous! lovely and clean

breakfast staff great

also moldy in the pool bathroom

the pool was great. was super clean and didn’t have any funky like other hotel

needs, my daughter loved the heated pool with the color changing lights and the large variety of breakfast choice

really enjoyed the indoor pool since it was very rainy while we were there

maybe a few more choices for breakfast like instant oatmeal and fruit would be a suggestion.

pool,room

pool was comfortable & overall way better than we expected for the price

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

over $16 per person for breakfast for a kids that don’t even eat that much

the only concern is about the pool was full there to many people for the space

kids running all over the hotel with messes left behind

pool was open and fitness room was very nice

hot tub and swimming pool

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

staff was great, good breakfast, nice pool for the grandkids and convenient location

breakfast was great. and enjoyed the outdoor fire pit.

great breakfast. eggs made fresh with ham and cheese.

also, my newly remodeled room was terrific and the pool area was very

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

they had a full kitchen in the room

no pool

great pool at the perfect temperature

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

the breakfast was one of the best i

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

staff was friendly, the pool area was inviting, and they has a social from 5:00 to 7:00 that was very unexpected and so

breakfast was nice with a wide variety of food

the breakfast was amazing.

easy parking for my car and trailer

wifi was awful, it was difficult to get work done

hope to use the great looking pool next time

off and back on the main road was a breeze, plenty of parking and close to food too

there were no guests in the pool.

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

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

indoor pool facility very nice and comfortable.

awesome pool and family friendly.

breakfast and ice ? machine. cool air conditioning room.

did not eat breakfast location was great

had stayed here numerous times and though i arrive early if my room was ready i could check in without cost

indoor pool on site, free breakfast, wifi, etc

no pool or breakfast

the shuttle doesn’t run early enough

and the staff was very responsive to one cleanliness issue i pointed out to them in the pool/spa area

pool

size of the room and the shuttle bus was nice to take

the pool was great, clean and hardly anyone there

no information on speakeasy bar or its location in hotel that sounded like fun

i visited the bar and it had a wonderful atmosphere.

the bed! the room service breakfast. the quiet heating/cooling/fan.

fantastic breakfast! amazing coffee and wine bar as well!

for purified water requires going to the basement gym - but i guess you could drink from the tap or buy bottled

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

lovely restaurant and bar area

the coffee bar was astounding, flavorful and a warm welcoming experience

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

rooms, lobby, and bar made us feel like we were in a very high class hotel

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

and bar area was great

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

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

the pool was very clean & the beds really comfortable.

was freezing cold (kids and i couldn’t swim for longer than 10 minutes because it was so cold), and the jacuzzi was

pool heater was broke the whole weekend we stayed

pool was out of commission for repairs, but we were able to use the hampton inn suites pool which

the rooms were great. breakfast was good too.

the breakfast bar close down a little to soon :-)

breakfast was great

nice location, friendly staff parking next door, gym and pool.

the tiny pool.

booked a 2 queen bed with sofa bed for my family of 4, kids are teenagers, and they did not keep this room for us upon checkin

pool is pretty small

fitness center was a bit lacking

no parking or free breakfast.

garage was handy, shuttle was nice to take advantage of and farmers market was just a few blocks away

shuttle was so awesome

no breakfast. no internet. no pool and jacuzzi.

clean roomy. nice gym.

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

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

our room was perfect and we really enjoyed the complimentary breakfast.

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

have been nice if the shuttle had run until bar time

it took like over an hour for an order of kids sliders and chips & salsa

all of the kids/noise/crowds!

they were very helpful with questions and using the shuttle service was easy and so convenient

room service food was terrible, besides of this, specially when served inside a piece of carton and

breakfast was awesome with an omelet bar

packed with kids

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

there must of been a convention in town, lot of young kids. a bit loud

hot tub by pool.

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

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

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.

and cleanliness of room, i only wished they had coffee served all day and the bar opened

very clean and convenient location to downtown des moines. loved the full kitchen

the bed and kitchen area

it’s the pool. could use tents on the windows to protect guests while they’re enjoying.

very disappointed that a large part of the stay our kids looked forward to didn't

renovated, very clean, comfortable bed, indoor pool and great breakfast

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.

breakfast

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

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

pool area and fitness center is horrible and in bad shape

did not serve any meat options for breakfast

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

fitness center was less than ideal

the morning breakfast is good with a great big open space to dine in

we enjoyed their bar the night before

staff members went above and beyond, especially the shuttle drivers

our bedroom view was to the parking lot

i loved that they offered the free shuttle to the venue.

the shuttle was a life saver to not have to find parking at the arena for the show and got us home safe

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

was delighted to see fruit because that is what i eat for breakfast

the pool. the location

we really liked the pool it was clean and the right temperature....

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

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

friendly staff, hot breakfast, clean room, no complaints

dirty laundry room and very rude staff

breakfast was delicious as well thank you for everything

rude staff hundreds of kids running halls at all hours being loud and when we told the desk they didnt

got moved to another room only to have a guy with a gun have the swat team there and all the kids freaking out, myself included

bar in the bathtub had a loose piece

pool area was over come by older kids and men jumping in the pool and screaming , and not really watching out for other

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

water park is perfect for kids of all ages and there’s something to do for everyone

water park for the kids.

not serving food besides pizza that night and the bar closed at 9

loved the water park and the staff. the arcade was nice as well.

the pool is delightful

for the continental breakfast, you need to add bacon or sausage

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 we a little chilly for me. but still used it.

breakfast biscuits and gravy was cold and not good

pool area was well kept and clean

my kids were very upset that the pool doesn t open until 10, and check out is 11.

open the pool back up.

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

the deadbolt didn t work, and the tv and wifi also wouldn t work

no wifi-2 bars staff members came to our door about 1 later and asked us how we got in the room and

casino located on property.

there is no longer live music in the bar area

in casino and bar and restaurant were fabulous

quite a distance from the room to the casino action

some family friendly fun and you’ll have alot more variety in customers from gamblers to pools kids and theaters

a longer breakfast time

that the pool closed to early for my daughter

nice pool

guest laundry

they charged me multiple times for the pet fee and when i called, the guy said he’d look into it and never got back to me

i called the front desk to ask about laundry facilities

rate...early check in

the lady that checked me in was friendly and i was allowed an early check in

friendly staff, clean guest laundry center

nomicrowave, room was right next to maid laundry room, was very loud and heard doors slamming

breakfast was tasty with a good variety

they had a good breakfast and coffee bar it was very clean and the staff was friendly

they offered free breakfast but they were short staffed so breakfast wasn't served

breakfast was fabulous lots of choices, staff was excellent and the pillows and mattress were

but what do you fo i got in late was exhausted from driving alot of places chargecdeposits and i gey it but be up front about

they helped with finding parking

breakfast area accommodating and clean

motel is located behind a gas station and big rig parking with an active railroad across the highway

friendly staff, clean room, free breakfast, close free parking

we didn't get up in time to eat breakfast.

breakfast, i couldn't have any after my hunt each day

location is awkward. parking lot small. terrible views from window.

easy to get to. parking was good and room was clean.

they had good breakfast and the wifi worked good

there was enough parking space for my work pickup and 16 trailer

clean, comfortable beds, spacious rooms, indoor pool, friendly staff

my kids loved the cereal and waffles

good breakfast

oh my gosh, my kids and i were so relieved to be here

clean, polite and helpful staff, great pool for the kids and a decent breakfast