the pool and hot tub was great to soak in

the shuttle doesn’t run early enough

breakfast was amazing!

in my shower left a little something to be desired, and the second of two milk cartons i had at breakfast tasted a little bit weird, but these are obscured by the overall quality of my stay

shuttle taking you to places within a 2 mile radius was great

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

i called for the shuttle it was there in 5 minutes

complimentary airport shuttle is a great bonus

parking with airport shuttle

lots of convenient parking and quiet rooms

super smart as well, they employee third parties to provide extra services like room service and shuttles to the airport

people were camped out in the hallway waiting for their laundry

service, good location, comfortable bed, clean room, nice pool and breakfast

very nice. friendly staff. full breakfast early in the morning available!

no pool shutdown sounds like no pool ever again.

hotel books very young adults that like to party, please do not take kids with you if you plan on staying

the pool was drained so kids couldn't go swimming

was great - just had a little mixup on shuttle when we returned but other than that - all good

the jets in the spa in the bedroom didn’t work. also the pool was not open.

breakfast was lacking eggs & meat!

we asked for an early check in and they worked it out for us!

so close to the airport and the shuttle was so easy to use

i liked that they had a swimming pool and a jacuzzi.

the bag breakfast was not that good.

only a two minute drive to the airport with 24 hour shuttle service

wine/coffee bar downstairs was out of service for any type of espresso drink, so that was disappointing

yways and elevators were out of order at the hotel) and complimentary wifi

even doing room service was a treat

microwave, no room service, the doors on the bathtub were installed backwards so open at the wrong end

we got to the hotel very late due to issues with our flight and the staff was nice enough to offer us a late check out

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

no gym.

and genuine, the staff were exceptional, the food and drinks at both the restaurant and espresso bar were top notch and the sense of escape one gets just from staying here is priceless

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

nice bar to have a few drinks and mingle and an in-room mini bar and snacks

the room and kitchen!

pool was freezing cold (kids and i couldn’t swim for longer than 10 minutes because it was so

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

breakfast closed early, but it’s only temporary

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

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

location. gym

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

we loved using the pool

and bar area was great

staff were very friendly and when we called because the neighboring room had kids yelling and such, a staff person went to the room to ask the kids to be quiet and let them

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.

the tiny pool.

great location (plenty of parking nearby), breakfast was great, clean and spacious rooms!

modern, clean rooms and a nice fitness room.

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

it was beautiful we had shuttle service

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

the fitness center did not have an operational treadmill.

the shuttle early the next morning was very efficient and quick

nice bar and restaurant areas

loved the pool area and our king room with a pool view

a amazing time the pool was wonderful, the people where great, the food was good, the room was excellent and right

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

room service was a mystery - not certain if it was available or not

pool was very nice

hotel had an airport shuttle, which i love, and the hotel is connected to the convention center

the pool was great! the whole hotel was very clean.

no hot tub by the pool.

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

an awesome pool for the kids to swim in

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

staff very helpful and had an awesome breakfast. prompt service for anything i needed.

breakfast was awesome with an omelet bar

market, restaurants, close to the people we were visiting, place was clean, pool was fun for the kids (hot tub could've been warmer)

bed - great kitchenette

great location. clean,quiet rooms. great breakfast area with many options.

free laundry services and location is ideal for downtown nightlife.

full kitchen is nice to have

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

fabulous continental breakfast in a spacious sunny room

only weakness i would comment on is the breakfast

bar was not running like it says on website

staff were all incredibly nice our entire stay, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the breakfast was pretty solid for a continental breakfast

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

the breakfast is not great and over priced.

parking was difficult, pretty pricey, no breakfast unless you paid $14 per person.

breakfast was excellent

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

pool was great and beds were very comfortable.

did not serve any meat options for breakfast

couldn’t us the pool

the pool was really cold.

elevators are small and the pool is too cold

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

our bedroom view was to the parking lot

the free shuttle service is handy!

love the shuttle service

staff was very nice, i liked the large warm pool

no room service (minor complaint) (+) ordered room service for dinner and surprisingly excellent (-)bfast room service and the food (french toast) was cold and hard

my plane got into des moines at 12 am so i missed the last shuttle to the hotel and had to pay for a taxi

really loved how shuttle would take and pick you up anywhere with in about a 3 miles radius!!

sent a shuttle to the airport to fetch me, after i d arrived a day early to return my rental car

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

only downside to this hotel was the pool and hot tub

the swimming pool was not the best.

wifi excellent staff public areas super clean

to locate, accessible to a lot of stores and eating establishments thanks for the shuttle to the

small gym and pool - need some updates and modernisation

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

clean orderly quiet and great breakfast.

misinformation about the shuttle

rooms are large and having a kitchenette was a plus

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

breakfast options were good even though most were prepackaged

not impressed with the breakfast.

room was comfortable and the breakfast was amazing

there is a nice golf course right across the street

our daughter and boyfriend made use of the pool and spa which were excellent and very clean

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

breakfast was very tasty and generous

the breakfast wasn't to die for

breakfast could?ve been better.

the continental breakfast had a fresh waffle maker

should bring back the biskets and gravy and scrambled egg didnt go swimming do un sure about the pool but overall the people were very nice great customer service considering

pool and free breakfast

the pool. the location

that the pool and hot tub was actually working!!!

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

early check in

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

just wished that breakfast would have been available earlier

complaints were the hallways smelled weird, a sewer type smell at times and the breakfast hours felt limited

smelled incredible, breakfast was the best ever

clean friendly staff breakfast good location

breakfast room nice

hotel advertised an open gym

parking was fairly convenient

the staff! the breakfast was good.

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

nice pool. people nice.

room was perfect, pool; nice and clean and the breakfast was very good.

friendly guy at check in,good breakfast,easy to park.

guest laundry

hotel is clean and updated. decent hot breakfast with multiple options.

really liked the free breakfast, it was very good, very filling with a lot of good options

rate...early check in

i called the front desk to ask about laundry facilities

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

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

the laundry room that is on site, dryer doesn't work very well

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

the breakfast in the morning was awesome from waffles to bacon egg cheese biscuits to cereal and alot

we got charged an early check in fee of $25 and also had to pay$200 deposit which normally i wouldn't of had but my

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

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

that the laundry was.out of order.

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

breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day making the complimentary restaurant

no pool

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

there were hundreds of soccer kids running the halls until after 1 am and no one did anything

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

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

there were hundreds of soccer kids running the halls until after 1 am and no one did anything

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

breakfast was essentially nil.

farther away from my job, but the staff, mattresses, linens, hot shower water, and the indoor pool made quality hands down with every mile

loved that there was a pool

the wifi for my ps5 didnt work. smelled like weed. the beds weren't soft they were very firm.

there was an abandoned car with a flat tire cracked windshield and trash all throughout the parking lot outside of our window

great breakfast and other facilities like indoor pool

clorine in pool.

great breakfast and other facilities like indoor pool

including a great breakfast

the room with the pool and jacuzzi was very, very warm

i also was expecting the advertised breakfast that was complimentary with the stay but were told we had to pay/order from the

pet friendly with extremely low pet fee, comfortable and clean room, great parking, updated walk-in

water park good food great experience

a poolside room which is nice at night when your kids are swimming but not so much in the morning when you’re trying to sleep in

water park for the kids.

location and breakfast. the room was comfortable and quiet.

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

they have an indoor pool, awesome breakfast (daily) and the staff is fantastic

gym room and very friendly desk staff

laundry facilities are on premises and were a godsend after our grandson had an accident

the pools were smaller than i expected, and filled with kids, but it wasn't a big deal to us.

plus the free drinks and heavy appetizers were perfect for our kids that were more interested in swimming than dining out for supper

the suites were perfect for our family with 2 kids

the pool and hot tub were fantastic

the kids were running wildly through the hotel

know there was a pool, no breakfast info

pool was open and fitness room was very nice

no hot tub and kids playing in elevators

no fridge or microwave in the room and smaller pool size compared to the size of the hotel.

i had was that on saturday night of my stay,which was my last night, there were a bunch of little kids running around and screaming loudly until a little after midnight,and nobody did a thing about

great character, love the lodge theme! breakfast was top notch, great variety!

kids and i stayed and they both loved the pool and the overall theme of the establishment

the gym is smaller than most hotels and smelled really awful

nice pool and hot tub

great staff, good breakfast, late checkout

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

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

indoor pool facility very nice and comfortable.

there were no guests in the pool.

pool and hot tub were a bonus for kids

nice breakfast. enjoyed the exercise room and swimming pool

pool was open and also clean and taken care of

breakfast could have had more fruit.

need more warm or hot breakfast

breakfast was very tasty both mornings.

no pool or breakfast

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

a good breakfast an excellent customer service

suggestion on where to park uhaul truck with towed auto

breakfast and ice ? machine. cool air conditioning room.

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

the fact that there is a mini kitchen

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

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

was equipped with a full kitchenette

they had a full kitchen in the room

pool/jacuzzi was great

great pool at the perfect temperature

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

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

the pool and hot tub were very nice and big

parking can be difficult. breakfast ok but nothing special.

great indoor swimming pool, close to business

gym was inside the pool area and not 24 hours.

staff s friendliness, room layout, pool & hot tub, price.

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,

pool - but hot tub was not working right

the pool and hot was great for our family

the pool wasn’t open at all

gym did not have cleaning wipes for equipment until i asked

friendly staff, comfortable breakfast dining area.

the rooms are gorgeous and the pool area was fabulous with so much to do.

it would have been nice to have longer pool and fitness center hours.

friendly airport shuttle service, very clean room, nice and fancy facilities, nice restaurant and breakfast, swimming pool, bar and cozy spaces

service, very clean room, nice and fancy facilities, nice restaurant and breakfast, swimming pool, bar and cozy spaces

parking was abundant

the breakfast offered more protein options

pool hot tub. breakfast.

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

we stayed here after a long day of moving our kids into new apartments.

breakfast need to last longer then 10 am

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

breakfast was a bit basic.

no breakfast.

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

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

floor of pool could have been vacuumed to remove debris from one day to the next.

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

beds was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious

swimming pool was a bit small but not a big deal

did not have breakfast buffet

the room was spacious and clean plus the breakfast was more than adequate - good coffee

the breakfast. the room. friendliness of staff. the pool and hot tub.

servicing the breakfast area was inattentive

was very friendly, room was very clean, location very convenient and numerous breakfast options

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

clean - friendly staff- location- good breakfast-

breakfast was awesome

the staff was not very helpful or friendly except the nighttime bar and breakfast

the breakfast was good

was hoping for a pool & hot tub

the breakfast was awesome

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

the night we used it, we were the only ones in the whole pool area

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

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

nice breakfast

breakfast was terrible - hardly any options

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

good breakfast options and a very large and comfortable breakfast area

great breakfast. room clean and comfortable.

great breakfast too

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

beds were comfortable, staff was friendly, breakfast was great & had lots of options

the kitchen wasn't working.

pool was small. no hot tub.

the pool area is clean and has a smaller pool for smaller children

pool was great but probably should vacuum and chlorine was extremely tough

3 pillows on the bed instead of 4 and a group of children being loud and rude in the pool and had no adult supervision

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

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

great place to host a kids party.

pool breakfast

the bar wasn’t open which was kind of a drag but we enjoyed our

the beds were great. breakfast was too!

breakfast

lots of kids running around in hallways without adult supervision

lots of kids running around in hallways without adult supervision

free parking

minor nit-picky things: we had to park in the restaurant's parking lot next door because there were no more spots in the evening and the doors swung opposite

clean, quiet and relaxing. kids loved the pool.

comfy bed, kitchenette and breakfast

breakfast

the breakfast selection was outstanding and the sweet lady in charge of the area was very attentive to

granola bar and water for breakfast

breakfast was good

the kids running around beating on my door

even a granola bar for breakfast would have been nice

cute bar area, friendly and helpful bartender

pool was kind of small, the wi fi was terrible and there was kids running around everywhere, also for how much i paid would’ve been nice if breakfast had been

kids running up& down the halls,knocking on doors

pool area could have been warmer. otherwise very nice.

was pleasantly surprised by the continental breakfast they had and didn’t see it advertised on the booking site

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

fresh doughnuts for breakfast !

we loved the location, comfy bed, pillows, pool, exercise room

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

liked the the kitchenette

breakfast was fair but did not have much variety as it could have had

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

wished it had a hot tub in pool area.

full kitchen and living area was a great bonus

up nice for a family with young kids

the pool was nice and the various exits around the property close to parking we’re great too

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

i really enjoyed the spa and pool.

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.

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

the heated pool was also nice for my grandchildren and they had a blast

front desk clerk was extremely nice. breakfast was amazing.

loved the pool!

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

heated pool, gym'

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

the price for the value was outstanding , nice to have a 24 hour pool area and the room was amazing

sprung for spa tub and it was not what i expected

cleaner, the coffee pot still had a filter in it with grounds from last patron , the shelves in kitchen area had food debris on ( loose potato chips , cereal flakes , ect

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

we had to call down and get the wifi information as he gave us no information at check in

wifi was hard to get going and kept dropping

very nice breakfast options

great breakfast, pool and hot tub, location! friendly staff.

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

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

provides a nice breakfast too

did not have breakfast and the location is good

desk clerk was welcoming and gave info on pool and breakfast times.

desk clerk was welcoming and gave info on pool and breakfast times.

the free breakfast is the best at any hotel i have ever stayed at.

the high school group of kids, probably about 50 were very rude while we were trying to get some breakfast

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

were really clean and comfortable and the pool was fun and the pool water was very warm so my kids enjoyed

we were at the solheim cup so perfect location for des moines golf & country club

rooms are great and roomy, breakfast was great

the place was so beautiful and clean. the people were very nice. breakfast was nice.

breakfast was great. staff was constantly refilling whatever was getting low. tables were clean.

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

great staff, very clean, delicious breakfast

mentioned above not knowing the breakfast was extra and even when the woman said to check at the bar she didn't mention there would be a charge

gym and pool are first class!

extremely loud the entire time with my room right next to the crowded lobby/bar and with all the kids running past my room ans hearing the elevator dong

the pool is very clean and quiet.

gym and pool are first class!

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

enjoyed the pool and whirlpool

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

the pool and hottub were clean

the lights from the parking lot shined through and the door from the hall

the pool was unavailable due to some problem.

free parking, breakfast was fabulous! lovely and clean

adults and children that literally took over all the public spaces, the lobby, food area and pool

breakfasts were great

breakfast staff great

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

the laundry facilities and the vending machines were convenient

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

laundry facilities - the vending machines ran out of detergent and its been two days now without

noisy. out room was next to laundry facilities.

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

nice comfortable bed, nice bathroom and kitchen accomodations

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

the room was fantastic and we loved the kitchenette

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

breakfast was awesome and the front desk lady was very helpful with directions to eating places

hotel is across the street from adventure land park so a plus if you have kids

my kids had a blast at the swimming pool! it was awesome

very good location for what we needed , excellent breakfast and very friendly staff ,

my kids had a blast at the swimming pool! it was awesome

it had a pool

pool did not work the whole entire building smelled like animal feces and urine and it also reeked

pool was closed and outside was a bit rundown

no pool access the whole time

across from prairie meadows track and casino

within walking distance; friendly staff, mini breakfast bar, indoor heated pool, and guest laundry room

waffles were great. love the breakfast.

proximity to casino

we were only looking to stay one night, so just needed a cheap option that was close to the casino and clean and comfortable

great breakfast, great room for price, can't beat it. thanks for the nice staff.

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

no free breakfast in am, but did have a kitchenette...

very nice kitchen facilities in each room

full kitchen is awesome

nice swimming pool.

the pool was nice

cold pool very over chlorine

the pool room was kept very cold which made swimming in general very cold

we drive trucks and they have parking across the street at the casino which is a great plus

full kitchen, living area bedroom and bathroom

great free breakfast

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

it completely blew my expectations out of the water and the salt water pool was very nice

the breakfast was ok and you could hear neighbors sometimes.

did not have breakfast. the hotel was awesome!

the hotel was clean and the free breakfast was actually pretty good.

breakfast very good

the breakfast was wonderful with many choices

breakfast was exceptional for a hotel

pool was small

had 6 kids with us and the pool was closed

breakfast was hot and fresh each morning and always well stocked

breakfast was excellent

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

wifi wasn t working.

location - just off of i-35. easy to get too. love their free breakfast too.

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

pool and hot tub were very nice and clean

there was a large indoor pool & hot tub and small exercise facility

wished the pool was outdoors!!

my sons enjoyed the gym

the staff was very helpful and i love that the laundry machines are free

the breakfast selection, cleanliness and space in room.

the bar was also understocked

comfy beds and full kitchen

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

room came with a kitchen which was nice

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

sure it's a covid thing, but there were no utensils or plates or pans, etc in the kitchenette

in breakfast, thought there would be some meat on the buffet

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

staff was great breakfast was good parking was good

the breakfast area was well maintained during the time breakfast was available

kids enjoyed swimming breakfast was good, would like egg option as need gluten