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2.0 of 5
4845 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322
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Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay
Ranked #23 of 43 hotels in Des Moines
3.0 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Lebanon, Tennessee, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not impressed at all, have had better at cheaper hotels”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here during my Grandfathers funeral. and the rooms were not that great. They need some type of ventilation in the smoking rooms. I am a smoker but the rooms really smelled. I had to go out and get air freshener for the room my self. They didn't give us enough towels in the room when they cleaned. We had 2 rooms. My mom and 2 others were in that room and they also didn't have enough towels while we stayed, and now they are trying to accuse us of stealing a pillow and charging 30.00 for said pillow. There was no room in the car that we were all in. The Continental breakfast was not all it was cracked up to be either. The muffins were stale. Most hotels I have ever stayed in that had a continental breakfast had real hot food not cereal, muffins and waffles. Be very careful on what they charge you for. It shows up on your statement not when you check out.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Budget Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

This well run budget motel is located right off I-35 and has many amentities. It is very clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. The free wifi and the great free breakfast are really great. We would stay
there again and would recomend this place to friends.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Not impressed”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

It was late, like about 10 PM when we got there. We had reserved the room through Wyndham. The gal at the desk made me go out to the vehicle to get the triple A card, yet my card number was on the reservation, so I was not happy. Never had to do this before. The toilet would not flush a simple piece of toilet paper, as the vacuum seal was going out on it. The air conditioner-heater did not even turn on, as the cord looked like it had been fried. We opened the window..because as I said, it was late, and we didn't want to have to move everything. I told the owner the next morning about the problems. He mentioned that I might not know how to operate the heater-air conditioner. I explained to him, I stayed about half the year in motels...so I knew what I was talking about. He said he would look into it. End of story...now go away. That was the look I got from him, like he was afraid I was going to ask for a refund.....

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We came to Des Moines for the Janet Jackson concert at the State fair. This location was very easy to get to from State fair grounds. The staff was very courteous and helpful. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable and bedding was very crisp & clean! For the most part this hotel was quiet, except for the loud housekeeping card that was squeaking very loudly at 7 am. That was the only problem we had. The breakfast was good with hot waffles! We'd definitely stay again!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“We enjoyed our stay so well we rebooked a room for the following night.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

The staff was extremely helpful and very courteous. Rooms were very nice with comfortable beds. Was impressed to get a room during the busy weekend of State Fair and Knoxville Nationals.
The bar located in the lower level also was a very nice place.
We have decided this will now be our place to stay annually during the State Fair.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4845 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322
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