We booked this hotel on-line and I was beyond pleased with our room and the hotel. I called to get…read morea room by end of hallway due to TKR surgery and service dog to go out. They made sure we had just what I needed. The room was exceptionally clean (and I was Head Housekeeper @ HIE so I like things clean and very maintained. The condition of hotel is great and very clean. Breakfast was delicious and we had a variety of things from waffles to hot food to cereal, fruit, etc. The pool was heated, which made for relaxing swims and the hot tub was nice and hot, like a hot tub should be. Trust me, we've stayed at so many that they're barely luke warm and it's not worth it. They take pride in the upkeep, cleanliness and care of the pool area as well as the hotel itself. We wanted to stay an extra night and the owner personally booked it and gave us a wonderful deal, and he even let me grab a bowl of cereal to take my meds with. The hotel is in a wonderful location with Hy-vee, Fareway, Dollar General, Walmart, Mc.D's, and other food places close by as well as gas stations. Lastly, I'd like to add that I was very happy with the safety of the hotel. Being in a safe place knowing that I don't have to worry about my vehicle or taking my dog out at night is one of my highest priorities. So, if you find yourself needing a place around the Des Moines area, go the little extra and stay in Grimes @ the Red Lion. You won't be disappointed!

Great Place! Good help and really safe area to stay. The…read morearea has plenty of places to eat and its a very good place.

This hotel is towards the exterior of the city. It is surrounded by tons of shops. I prefer…read moreboutiques, , but for those who love mall style stores, this spot is a shopper's delight. Everything is new and clean on this end of town. The hotel is very nice and quiet. The rooms are abundantly-sized. Plenty of dining choices in the vacinity.

The king executive rooms are not suites. It was my mistake and they were booked. I asked to move…read moreand upgrade the room but one just wasn't available. The front desk guy gave us bar coupons as a comp and was super friendly. The room was clean, with a good desk (I had to study), wifi, and large TV and huge windows. If you like white noise when you sleep, bring your own. It's humid there. Very humid. The air conditioner worked well enough. The bathroom was small. The living space had a chair with a foot stool for watching TV or putting on your shoes. It was definitely a nice touch to think of these extras. There were two luggage valets in the spacious closet that we did appreciate. The bed was comfy with a load of pillows. I do wish that hotels would have King size pillows for king size beds. The pillows tends to be small and not very stout. The quality for the cost was great, though we would have happily paid more for a bigger room.

RHINO The front…read morestaff and manager were so nice and helpful! The decor of the hotel and bar was so cool and the complimentary breakfast was a nice added touch. The rooms were very spacious and were very comfy. Would definitely come back when in town!

If ever in Des Moines, this is a fantastic place to stay if you love architecture. Every corner of…read morethis hotel has something fascinating that draws your eye to this impeccable hotel. The room and bed were very comfortable and this was the best sleep I had in all of the hotels that I stayed at in Iowa, including the Hyatt. In the evening we sat in the fantastic attached bar with such a fantastic vibe that transported me back into feeling like I was in London. A truly remarkable hotel.

Stayed here just to get away for the weekend. Definitely happy about the room though I would have…read moreaccepted the smaller one. It had a bar inside the room. Fireplace. Hot tub. 2 tvs. Room was very clean and nice. Saw staff once. Very helpful and efficient. Called for the wifi password but it's unsecured no password required. It worked fine but I prefer the wifi to be secure. Checked out the pool area. Very nice but very steamy. Sauna still closed (looks to be going on for over a year based on prior reviews). Parking was right up front. We were not in the main hotel but the cottage next door (which is way nicer than the main hotel). The only 2 complaints were; our neighbors were loud and played awful music til past 3am.and we had a wasp nest in our room (which we took care of by shutting the window). As I didn't work the next day I didn't care to complain about the neighbors noise. We also missed breakfast be cause we thought it ended at 11am but it ended at 930am. We might have misheard.

Our baseball team stayed here for a tournament over the holiday weekend. The outside of the hotel…read morelooked good minus the fountains not working. The inside reminded me of an older Great Wolf Lodge with its dark, log cabin vibe. The employees I interacted with during our stay were all very friendly and helpful. The room was clean, but I definitely could have used Queen beds instead of double beds. The breakfast buffet tasted good, and was replenished somewhat quickly. Coffee was hard to come by in the weekend with all the people grabbing it randomly. The pool area was humid but expected with the temp outside. The boys had a blast swimming so that area was a hit. Overall decent price for what was included.

Front desk staff were very helpful and responsive, rooms were clean and the bed was quite…read morecomfortable. I was working overnights, and it was very easy to block the sun out of the room while I slept. On site breakfast was just ok, and the guest laundry facilities were only functional.

I was in Des Moines, Iowa for the death of my Mother in September. During my stay I broke down…read moreemotionally several times. The front desk staff had witness that on a couple occasions. Their customer service was always at a 10. Yet there is one employee who went above and beyond for me during my time of grief and pain. Corey watched me breakdown emotionally as I couldn't find my room key. She immediately consoled me and was so kind. It didn't stop there. She wrote me a hand written colorful card and left it outside my door. This made my heart so happy. For it was what I needed. My overall experience with the staff and this property was beyond amazing. From the breakfast in the morning. To the gym. Most importantly though to the outstanding customer service and caring hearts of the staff. Corey we will NEVER forget you and truly hope you get a RAISE or something. For you have an amazing heart and customer service. Thank you!

Stayed here place for only one night. It is secluded and quiet. The room was pretty clean and the…read morebeds were comfortable. The employees were nice and helpful. Our check in process took about 5 minutes. This hotel is fairly clothes to stores & restaurants. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it cost $2 to wash and dry. It's pricey for what we're used to. Oh, and they only take quarters so if you want to do laundry, plan ahead.

First and foremost, this was a wonderful stay during our road trip. Hotel was very clean, updated,…read morevery comfortable king size bed. Angela and Lacey were friendly and accommodating, their professionalism was impeccable. Thank you Angela and Lacey for a wonderful experience during our stay. I highly recommend this comfort Inn, giving it 5 stars.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a smiling front desk associate. For us the front…read moredesk associate name is Alison and she is absolutely amazing, she explained everything from our check-in process to the 530 kickback along with breakfast in the morning. The 530 kickback is more than just appetizers, it is a whole meal! And the food is delicious. Breakfast is great, and the waffles are amazing. I do wish the pop machine is open throughout the day also but that is just my opinion. The pool was a bit chilly but for kids that doesn't mean anything ha ha I will be here again in two weeks and I'm looking forward to it!

This is a great Drury Inn to check out. I recently stayed over here while I was in the Des Moines…read morearea since I was camping out here for the night. Checking in was really easy and a staff here was friendly throughout my visit. What the best thing about the story and is the amenities around you with tons of stores and walking distance. You even got a Trader Joe's right up the Street. Dinner time always has some pretty good options. Depending on when you show up this dining area can be overwhelmingly packed and it could be hard to find seating. The pool is a great amenity that is at every other Drury Inn I've been to as well. It's also right off the highway as well for quick local access for everyone.

This is a newer hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Breakfast is included and has the usual…read morewaffle maker, oatmeal, etc. Staff is really nice and friendly and helped me use the printer for a work presentation. Very quiet so you can get a good nights rest. They have a decent fitness center with newer equipment and weights. Prices when I stayed were very reasonable especially since my work pays for it. I would stay here again

Everything is so clean! The staff is amazing. And breakfast bar was a huge win. I might have to…read morevisit Iowa again to stay here