Upscale, smoke-free, interstate hotel near I-80, Exit 142
2 miles from Adventureland
4 floors, 112 rooms
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 50 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - $150 pet fee if staying 6 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 6 nights. - Sep 2020 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 92 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"The hotel was clean and quiet, and breakfast was good.2020-01-02"
"The room was OK, and it was nice to have a fridge. The hotel clerks were the friendliest I've ever encountered. Great breakfast attendant, too, and the food was good.2018-02-17"
"We had a great stay. Excellent location and reasonable rates. The room was comfortable, the hotel staff was friendly, and breakfast was good. Don't hesitate to stay here.2017-01-01"
"Good rates. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a nice, stress-free stay.2016-06-10"
"There were stains on one of the pillows and comforters. The shower curtain opened while showering, so the floor got wet. The staff was nice and helpful. We had a great experience at this hotel. I'd stay again.2015-08-14"
"The hotel room was clean, and the staff was exceptional.2022-10-09"
"Good hotel.2017-04-05"
"There were ants in the bed our 1st night, and then large ants on our food in the morning. The front desk clerk's response was that this is what happens when you bring food, though the room had a microwave and fridge. We left without using the pool or eating breakfast.2016-02-08"
"Fabulous location; walk to Adventureland and restaurants. The room was clean, but needed better soundproofing. I couldn't access the wireless Internet. Horrible water pressure in the shower, and I had to duck to get under the showerhead. Easy check-in, and the hotel clerk was nice. The pool was tiny. Decent selection at breakfast, but there wasn't enough seating.2015-08-13"
"This hotel was just fine. Nice bed and pillows.2015-07-06"
"Not worth the price. The carpet was filthy, and the bathroom was way too small. Run away from this hotel.2018-08-09"
"This hotel was well worth the price. It was easy to access, and the staff was friendly.2016-12-12"
"A reasonably priced hotel with a pleasant atmosphere. Close to the amusement park and casino. The staff was friendly. The vending and ice machines were on the 1st floor, and our room was on the 3rd floor. Had to wait for the luggage cart, but the front desk clerk called when one was available.2016-05-29"
"Hard to enter the driveway from the south due to a divided highway. The hotel was clean and quiet, but the room and especially the bathroom were small. Nice breakfast, but needed more tables in the eating area.2015-08-18"
"This hotel wasn't the greatest, and I didn't think it was worth the price. Looked like updating was underway. The front desk clerk was nice and helpful.2015-07-21"
"Great stay. The hotel was clean, and the beds were great.2019-02-25"
"The hotel room was clean other than a pair of socks behind the headboard. The bed was comfortable. We couldn't turn the thermostat down below 68 degrees. Friendly staff, and check-in was a breeze. The pool was nice and warm. Don't hesitate to stay here.2017-08-21"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-35, Exit 89
9.5 miles from Des Moines
3 floors, 77 rooms and suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Dec 2022 < Less
"We had to wait an hour before we could check in, but we got a discount for the inconvenience. The room was fine, and the hotel staff was courteous. Good place to stay.2015-09-10"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs up to 80 pounds only, 2 dogs per suite - $100 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more for each dog - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each dog. - Jan 2021 < Less
Note: Some WoodSpring Suites charge a weekly rate, even if you stay just one night.
"This hotel was really bare-bones. Had to pay for a 2nd roll of toilet paper, and there was a $25 fee if guests don't take out their own trash. The bed was more like a cot. No cooking utensils, hand towels, or tissue provided. The employees were friendly and helpful.2016-05-12"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near I-35, Exit 90
11 miles from downtown Des Moines
3 floors, 46 studio suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 pets per room with a combined weight of 80 pounds in 1st floor rooms only - $10 per night fee for each pet. - June 2020 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 37 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"Nice hotel. The room was clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-02-04"
"Nice hotel room, but our door didn't always shut and lock properly and could be pushed open. The problem wasn't fixed during my stay. I also had to have the key card re-set multiple times.2016-07-02"
"Good experience and rates. The hotel was clean and smelled pleasant. Needed more pillows on the bed.2016-05-03"
"Close to the interstate and easy to find. The room was clean, and breakfast was delicious. Stay at this hotel.2015-10-13"
"Nice room. The hotel staff was cordial and helpful, and breakfast was good. The only negative was the pillows. I'd stay here again.2015-08-19"
"Everything was good. Stay at this hotel.2022-07-30"
"This hotel is a good value.2022-06-25"
"The hotel was lovely, clean, and safe. Great room with the best bed I've ever slept on. There was a selection of pillows to choose from. Nice, efficient personnel and a good complimentary breakfast. The property was well-lit and had lots of security cameras. I recommend staying here.2022-06-01"
"Good hotel. Stay here.2021-06-12"
"The beds were comfortable. Stay at this hotel.2020-09-27"
"I had an enjoyable stay. Give this hotel a try.2021-05-06"
"The hotel met all my needs.2020-11-09"
"Good hotel for an affordable price. The room was clean and had pleasant decor, and everything worked. The bed was comfortable. I arrived before check-in time, so my 1st floor room wasn't ready, but I agreed to take a 2nd room floor even though there was no elevator. If you want a practical place to stay, this one is good.2019-01-30"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a relaxing stay.2018-11-09"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly. I had a fun, relaxing stay.2018-11-07"
"Convenient to the convention center. Great rates. The room decor was nice. There was no microwave in the room, and there were no vending machines. The hotel clerks were awesome and welcoming.2022-09-18"
"Easy access to and from the freeway. Good hotel stay.2019-11-23"
"The main hotel building was nice, but our room was totally inadequate. 2018-07-19"
"The hotel room was dated, and the TV didn't work. The hallways were dirty. Don't stay here.2017-06-10"
"The hotel room was clean but mediocre. Good breakfast. Great place for a short stay.2016-11-07"
"Good motel stay. The room was affordable, pet friendly, and clean. The bed was comfortable, and there was a fridge and microwave. The staff was friendly. The continental breakfast could've started earlier. Book it.2022-10-06"
"The room was OK, but there was too much noise and we didn't didn't sleep well. The floors weren't clean, and the fridge made a weird swishing noise. We wouldn't stay at this motel again.2019-07-22"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds only, 2 pets per suite - no aggressive dog breeds allowed - $100 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $50 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Jan 2021 < Less
Note: Some WoodSpring Suites charge a weekly rate, even if you stay just one night.
"Great value, but not a great hotel. There were long hairs on my pillow, and I'm bald. The whirlpool jets didn't work. Adequate breakfast.2016-09-17"
"The hotel felt like home and was clean and organized. The employees were nice and polite. Definitely stay here.2016-07-09"
"The hotel was convenient to the fairgrounds and easy to find. Clean room with comfortable beds. The continental breakfast was OK, but items weren't kept stocked.2016-01-04"
"The hotel entrance was difficult to find. The rates were reasonable, and the staff was accommodating.2022-09-22"
"It was dark when we arrived, and the hotel didn't have exterior lights on. The elevator didn't work properly, and we had to push hard on the door to get in the room. The cleanliness was just OK, but we had no real issues with the room itself. Pick another option.2021-09-12"
"Not a good value, though the hotel was clean. The room had a bed, 2 straight chairs, and a desk. The TV didn't work until the front desk clerk spent over an hour on it. The path to the bathroom was quite narrow. Good breakfast.2018-05-30"
"The hotel room didn't seem that clean, though the renovations looked nice. The bedsheets were stained. The parking area was dark, and the entrance wasn't well-marked.2017-10-18"
"Great customer service, but the good news stopped there. One bed was broken and tilted so much the person on that side would fall out of bed. The bathtub didn't drain, and the key card only worked half the time. Find another hotel.2017-08-17"
"There was blood on the bedsheets in my hotel room. Don't stay here.2020-05-26"
"The bedding was dirty, and there was no water pressure in the sink; we had to brush our teeth with water from the shower. Run away from this hotel.2016-05-10"
"Construction was going on at the hotel during my stay. The room wasn't that clean, and not enough towels were provided. The check-in clerk was rude. Breakfast, however, was good. All in all, not a pleasant stay.2016-09-28"
"Adequate hotel. The mattress needed to be replaced.2016-05-04"
"The hotel was clean but needed updating. Friendly employees and nice pool area. Ask for a room near the pool.2016-04-19"
"The hotel was a nice, clean, quiet place to stay.2015-08-31"
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