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

very clean and comfortable, pool and spa perfect

of the best heated pools i have used and the spa is nice and bubbly the store inside the hotel is very convenient and holds a variety of

the pool was open (despite social distancing), so the kids and i had a great time swimming

i didn't use the gym but it was well stocked with some weight machines, a massage table, ellipticals and treadmills

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

breakfast was very good

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

she got towel for us and restocked them in the pool area

beware of no hot tub but good pool

the room was great. the breakfast was really good for a continental setup.

shuttle to airport.

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

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

the shuttle was dirty and the staff seemed distracted

the bar was misplaced, i thought

breakfast was fabulous

we didn't realize there was a fee for parking our car while we traveled.

have stayed here once before and love it. rooms are very clean and we love the pool and hot tub

great breakfast and many options.

breakfast was good, something for everyone. the kids really enjoyed the pool.

the shuttle early the next morning was very efficient and quick

i needed a room by my kids & grandkids

the kids really liked the pool area

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

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

tiny breakfast space pool was cold

the breakfast was really good

the pool, and the locality of everything i needed to get to was within 5-20 miles

remodeled, refurnished.. very nice indoor pool. very nice staff.

breakfast was very fine, with eggs, pork sausage links, variety of yogurt, muffins, hot and cold

have been a little more variety for breakfast but understand due to covid 19 they were limited

mcdonald s parking lot was right outside our window

breakfast could have been a little better.

plenty of parking

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

rooms have no phones, laundry facilities broken not working

we enjoyed using the fitness room, which was clean and well-organized

very accommodating! good fitness center and great breakfast.

the pool area was clean and stocked with towels

in bathroom didn't work, lack of pool towels

was excellent, we park car and shuttle to airport

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

breakfast was much more than i expected and very good

the pool was nice beds were comfortable breakfast was good

very convenient to the airport. easy to get to with the keck shuttle.

breakfast was great

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

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

great breakfast and other facilities like indoor pool

cleanliness and organization of the room and the pool.

very convenient location and airport shuttle. room was spacious and very comfortable.

comfortable, has a shuttle, and is close to airport.

smelled like weed, our bathroom light wouldn't stay on, my kids bathed in the dark, myself and my child woke up with bites on us

loved the shuttle to the airport convenience too

great breakfast

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

standard selection of foods in breakfast buffet

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

i especially appreciated the exercise room, pool, and friendly family staff who were always ready to help with a question or request

the shuttle from the airport was perfect and convenient

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

two cop cars were pulling into the americinn and about 10 teenagers were hanging out in the parking lot

quieter than i expected being right across from the airport. breakfast was really good too

someone had just smoked weed in the parking lot

shuttle on time

the social hour and amazing breakfast! my kids loved the pool as well.

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

our favorite 1/2 way stop to visit our kids

buffet dinner and breakfast were provided at no additional cost

we tried many times to visit the pool - but could never use it due to the large amounts of kids

nice pool and hot tub

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

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

the breakfast was nice in concept, the eggs and ham were cold

the breakfast was yummy with many options to choose from

clean and friendly staff with great workout gym and awesome breakfast

we had a premium room with complementary snacks which is so helpful for my kids after a swim

pool hot tub. breakfast.

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

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

pool was extremely cold

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,

the pool was ice cold

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

they allowed us a early check in.

some lights were out in the room, they have a bar but don't serve drinks, staff seemed unpleasant

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

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

the kids running around beating on my door

breakfast was ex excellent and the staff very helpful

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

great breakfast. staff was friendly. location was close to everything we needed!

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

microwave was in kitchenette downstairs

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

room only had 2 treadmills and a stair climber, pool was extremely small, and shower drains in the room were

full kitchen and living area was a great bonus

the gym is a bit lacking.

complimentary breakfast, wifi and parking were appreciated as well

pool area under construction and that was one of the reasons to stay

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

breakfast was great. exceptional pool area.

the variety in pools. great for little ones!

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

nice complimentary breakfast, with many options

are outstanding including checking, kitchen, cleaning

the pool was out of order a majority of the stay.

loved the breakfast because i like a breakfast sandwich

i loved the fact that the room had a bed tray. my kids thought it was amazing.

great new hotel, nice location, kids loved the pool and breakfast was spot on

heated pool, gym'

wish the pool was a little warm since you don't have a hot tub.

reasonable price, cleanliness, free breakfast

the breakfast buffet was very good

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

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

the breakfast wasn't to die for

, pool,was clean and not over chlorinated

there isn't a hot tub in the pool area and they currently aren't serving breakfast due to covid

breakfast was amazing and the bedding was very comfortable

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

well laid out, easy in and out from the highway, quiet, comfortable beds, nice breakfast too

excellent location good breakfast free laundry. great staff

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

not much for breakfast options yet and pool was closed.

very clean. great staff in a nice part of the city. hot breakfast was nice.

good breakfast as well

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

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

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

running out of breakfast. what are the genius perks?

the hot breakfast was also an added bonus

very well taken care of with a good breakfast.

also offered amenities, like a pool and fitness center

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

the size the kitchen the price the location

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

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

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

the laundry facilities and the vending machines were convenient

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

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

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

we didn’t have to have to go out to eat and drink. their bar and chef did it all!!

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

were in the process of a major remodeling and we didn't have use of the main bar or restaurant

the bar staff were very nice

lobby bar is great

breakfast wasn't great. strawberries old.

they didn’t have breakfast because of covid p

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

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

need larger fitness center

hotel had a great pool and hot tub, a wonderful breakfast with lots of choices, and clean updated rooms

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

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

hotel had a great pool and hot tub, a wonderful breakfast with lots of choices, and clean updated rooms

were there in the winter and the sidewalks and parking lot were not well cleared of snow and ice

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

breakfast was outstanding, laundry was free, room was clean and bed was comfortable, good size pool and exercise room

nicely furnished, water pressure good, high quality linens, and there was a large complimentary breakfast

added kitchen was great bonus and served us well

layout was very nice - kitchen amenities appreciated

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.

pool wasn't heated. no hot tub.

are large open floor plan and let kids run around it late.

too many kids, kids everywhere, loud kids

grille restaurant & lounge (rainy weather did not allow us walk outside), we enjoyed the hotel's pool as well

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

breakfasts were great

no hot tub, pool was small … only six people made it small so i had to leave

the pool was unavailable due to some problem.

breakfast staff great

give that a 5 star because usually continental breakfast don't have hot breakfast

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

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

spa temp was cooler the second night.

due to covid i havent experienced breakfast or the pool, which is understandable

the pool and hot tub was great to soak in

breakfast was great. and enjoyed the outdoor fire pit.

loved how the rooms had walk out access to the pool.

waterfall on hot tub needed repaired, but hot tub and pool worked fine.

the proximity to a lot of things to do. the grandkids loved the pool.

the breakfast was outstanding as well

great pool at the perfect temperature

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

covid has ruined breakfast for hotels. understandable but disappointing.

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

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

the pool wasn’t open at all

breakfast was nice with a wide variety of food

staff, fitness center, pool, and breakfast

loved that they served breakfast on real dishes

i did use the pool and hot tub wich were wonderful

great breakfast kind staff

the pool hours were also great because we got there pretty late and were still able to swim

parking can be difficult. breakfast ok but nothing special.

more handycap parking by the front door with the handycap doors.

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

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!

awesome pool and family friendly.

great fitness center,pool, hot tum

there were no guests in the pool.

suggestion on where to park uhaul truck with towed auto

did not eat breakfast location was great

good hot breakfast in the mornings

no breakfast

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

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

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

i visited the bar and it had a wonderful atmosphere.

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

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

lack of good pillows. breakfast items lacking

clean rooms and a great breakfast.

breakfast was basic, but good.

there was no breakfast

breakfast is from 6-10 am and i was up for taking advantage of it but was very disappointed

no gym.

room service food was deliciously well

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

lovely restaurant and bar area

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

pool could have been a bit warmer but was nice

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

location. gym

pool/fitness area

pool was a little too cold, plus i thought there was a hot tub, but that was a little disappointing

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

room was great, modern and had a kitchen available

in winter, the pool was cold and the hot tub was very, very hot

was nice and clean, easy walks to everywhere we wanted to go and solutions for the pool

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

everything was nice. the breakfast was excellent!

only didnt like the pool, big disappointment

be nice to get some kind of price reduction for not getting breakfast or being able to enjoy the pool

pool is pretty small

had to leave before breakfast, the staff was great

the parking facilities is right next to the property, the shuttle service was so convenient, and staff were nice

our shuttle driver

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

tv did not work the morning after. no breakfast is comped.

breakfast was great. location, great! staff, great!!!

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

clean roomy. nice gym.

kitchen in my room

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

the pool area is great for the kids, and the fitness area looks wonderful as well

the pool area is great for the kids, and the fitness area looks wonderful as well

fitness room was great. perfect location for our purpose.

were people drinking and having a pizza party in a space that was already full with people and kids that wanted to swim

pool hours

prefer to used that money for the kids to have fun visiting places in des

hot tub by pool.

breakfast buffet was incredible

we loved meeting for a daily hot breakfast and complimentary happy hour in the common area

the shuttle took us where we needed to go and the driver was great! friendly & knowledgeable

the laundry service being free with very nice new machines was an unexpected delight!

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

it worked well for the kids too

great staff, super clean hotel--room, common areas, pool, jacuzzi; very quiet.

nice laundry facility

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

great breakfast and nice staff

breakfast was good, until a kid was running amok and coughing and sneezing all over the buffet

no bartender, bar wasn't open

fabulous continental breakfast in a spacious sunny room

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

we didn't care for having to pay 9.99 for breakfast so we went elsewhere.

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

i did not eat breakfast but it looked amazing!!

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

breakfast was excellent

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

complimentary breakfast.

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

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

pool access was very limited, hot tub was not working

not much to complain about. breakfast would be a nice addition.

nice facility with beautiful rooms, a lounge, bar, pool tables, and lovely outdoor seating area

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

wasn't sure if there was complimentary breakfast or not, and there was so that was a pleasant surprise

pool water was cold for my liking (78 degrees)

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

beds were comfortable, i liked your breakfast options

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

did not serve any meat options for breakfast

love the shuttle service

the pool was very cold

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

restaurant and bar on sight!

the deep pool and the view. i also like how close it is to down town.

also has a bar with good bar food

good breakfast includes

liked the bar and the staff was very nice.

breakfast room

the laundry was small, but i was the only one using it

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

staff was kind and helpful the rooms were neat and clean the indoor pool was awesome we had a great day the only thing that was a little uncomfortable was the

the beds are comfortable. the breakfast was good.

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

pool and hot tub were good

no breakfast.

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

clean comfortable room really liked the spa tub in its own room

paperwork said $20 for pet fee was charged $30 thus didn't tip housekeeping what i normally would

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

the pool water needed to be allot warmer... definitely.

breakfast was really good, it i like waffles so that’s a big add

my granddaughter and niece really enjoyed the pool

swimming pool was a bit small but not a big deal

clean and friendly, great breakfast!

pool was extremely cold and hot tub jets were not working.

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

servicing the breakfast area was inattentive

the breakfast was amazing! so many options to choose from. and the staff was so friendly.

location, new, great breakfast, suites,

nice breakfast

good breakfast options and a very large and comfortable breakfast area

pool downright cold; hot tub terribly hot.

great breakfast. room clean and comfortable.

pool was really cold.

to i-80 & i-35 pool/spa access without kids no extra towels 2 bath, 2 hand & 2 washcloths fresh fruit bananas,

i also liked the 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

no pool

there were toenail clippings on the stairs to the laundry room

the wifi is reliable.

wifi won t work fridge inop. coffee maker inop.

have stayed in room 123 with my wife and three kids

arrival and she charged me again, completely ruin my trip, because that money was to go to my kids for school shopping

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

our room was on the parking lot side so we didn't have road noise from the interstate

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

breakfast

price, had a hot tub, full kitchen.

the room was spacious with a complete kitchen

the hotel itself is older and could use some updating but the water park was great for the kids and worth the stay if you have

the water park was great

breakfast was not good

water park for the kids.

pool and park was designed for small children

breakfast was essentially nil.

the room was decently sized and clean, breakfast options surprisingly good, and the staff was professional and efficient

anyway, they do exist, so of indoor pool and fitness center are important to you, this could be a good choice for you

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

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

nice staff, beautiful facility, lots of restaurants nearby, good parking, good value

were a little disappointed that there was no chocolate bar in our little bag, just a bottle of water

loved the breakfast and the in room wifi- bed was pretty darn comfy

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

price it would've been nice/helpful to have a complimentary breakfast- especially traveling with kids

we wished there were rental movies available for kids, not just what was on tv

breakfast was very minimal. due to covid

rooms, pool, fitness room all clean

the fireplace was my favorite, but the spa tub was also excellent

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

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

they have a nice pool and exercise room

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

the swimming pool could of been alot warmer

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

the kids and i loved the breakfast area and very good selection

broken window in one of the rooms you see as soon as you pull into the parking lot

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

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

pool could open a little earlier. parking could be better.

no hot tub and pool temperature was not comfortable, was supposed to be heated.

friendly staff clean rooms and good breakfast

nice pool

the pool was lovely.

they also have a gym and a swimming pool

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

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

friendly staff, clean guest laundry center

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

breakfast and clean

breakfast was fine, location worked for us!

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

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

don’t know if they have breakfast

staff was friendly, room was clean and the hotel was clean as well. decent breakfast.

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

hotel is new and refreshing. all was nice and included a good breakfast.

was there on a weekend with an event in town as the hotel and pool were full of kids and family

i did not have time for breakfast, but when i took a peek it certainly looked good

breakfast food options were great for the family and fresh everyday.

nice breakfast and clean pool and hot tub area

there was no heads up on any sports activity there, they're more than 20 kids in the pool, kids running up and down the halls, kids cutting us off to get into the elevator

nice breakfast and clean pool and hot tub area

even the kids in there didn’t stay long at all

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

great staff, very clean, delicious breakfast

friendly staff, super clean facility, nice pool and hot tub, great breakfast

hot tub water was a little sketchy and pool was super cold for the outside temp

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

i went to tell about kids in the pool ask if would come say something to them they where bigger kids and they where too

clean, comfy beds, nice pool, hot breakfast, right across from adventureland resort, casino, walmart, restaurants, and

pool was clean and well maintained

the pool: it bears repeating

the lady who served in the breakfast room was very friendly and she went out of her way to be helpful by carrying our tray

pool was closed and outside was a bit rundown

across from prairie meadows track and casino

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

it had a pool

the pool was nice

small pool

the location is near to hiway 6 with lots of noisy truck traffic and close to the casino for those that like ch-ching

very quite and very clean! breakfast was great also!

great indoor heated pool, nice staff, pretty clean, close to fast food and casino.

breakfast had plenty of options and was fresh

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

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

didn't have breakfast and had nothing to do with covid got told since the offer full kitchen they don't serve

the little kitchen in our room

staff was great and very accomodatiting to my family. the pool was really nice too!

nice swimming pool.

pool was a little cool, but it didn’t

granddaughter had a blast in the pool

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

i had my 3 grandsons with me, they loved the pool and the snack area

like that it came with free breakfast.

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

our kids also enjoyed the indoor pool

had 6 kids with us and the pool was closed

lobby bar is insufficiently staffed

breakfast was very good with a lot of options, the room was comfortable and clean, and the overall

very quiet, also has a bar so if you have a ruff day you can have a drink and relax

very clean, great gym, wonderful breakfast all for a very affordable price

breakfast was pretty good too