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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center Hotel, Des Moines

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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center

5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center
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Ranked #13 of 44 hotels in Des Moines
3.5 of 5 stars 437 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Urbandale
1 review
“No kids in hottub”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

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Saint Paul
1 review
“Service Was Horrible!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I was told i would have a king bed but when i arrived I was told no king rooms were available. The front end clerk and the manager were both rude to me! After I said I did not appreciate the attitude the manager offered me a King Suite...I turned her down because i wanted you to know i was... More

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“Everything was very good, kids love the game room and pool...”
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“My three granddaughters and I stayed at the Ramada Tropics...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My three granddaughters and I stayed at the Ramada Tropics for a cousins reunion. They had a wonderful time and so much fun at the waterpark. We went on a Thursday so it wasn't very crowded. The staff is very friendly. The rooms are very clean, and the food is very good. I highly recommend a stay, it's a great... More

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Waukon
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“The rooms were great. Very clean and spacious. My kids...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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Runnells
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“Pretty disappointed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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Ingleside
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“Great rooms, water park just moderate”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

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Also Known As:
Ramada Tropics Hotel
Ramada Tropics Hotel Des Moines
Ramada Hotel Des Moines
Des Moines Ramada
Ramada Des Moines
Address: 5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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Region: United States > Iowa > Des Moines
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Best Value Hotels in Des Moines
#4 Business Hotels in Des Moines
#9 Family Hotels in Des Moines
Price range (per night): INR5,387 - 8,609
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