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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Merle Hay Mall
    3 min drive
  • Drake University
    9 min drive
  • Val Air Ballroom
    10 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johnston

With a stay at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines in Johnston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Jordan Creek Town Center. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Adventureland and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Val Air Ballroom - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Backpocket Pin & Pixel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk

About this property

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Hotel in Johnston with free breakfast and a fitness center
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Johnston? This hotel has 488 square feet (45 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 488 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AmericInn Johnston Hotel
AmericInn Johnston
AmericInn Wyndham Johnston Moines Hotel
AmericInn Wyndham Moines Hotel
AmericInn Wyndham Johnston Moines
AmericInn Wyndham Moines
Best Inn Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Hotel
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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1054 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1054 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1054 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1054 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1054 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ambivalent
Staff was great and the hotel was clean. Our room didn't have a working deadbolt, and there was no elevator although we were on the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Its a basic hotel with a basic breakfast, but works for a quick stay on a road trip. You have to drive through a car dealership, which had 2 car alarms going off all night. The only thing thats walking distance is a QT across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C.Raniece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dean, MANSON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great desk guy!
I’ve been traveling for a couple of months and have stayed in several hotels during this period. The guy who checked me in at this hotel was hands down the most courteous and friendly of all the people I’ve encountered. Everyone should feel as welcomed as I did at every hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
A/C was leaking all over the carpet which made the floors wet. There was a distinct smell throughout. Everything was just old and worn down. I paid for two nights, but left after the first night. I couldn’t handle another day in that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Lady cracked out running around naked, police were called by front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Someone tried to break into our car. We notified the front desk and they didn’t do anything. We felt unsafe and told them we would be checking out. The hotel didn’t charge us for the room, but Expedia refused to refund our money. We will never use Expedia again. Safety is obviously not a priority! Definitely don’t book this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price. Room was clean and in good condition. Staff was very nice and knowledgable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would repeat trip...
Receptionist was professional and friendly. Room was better than expected. Breakfast met expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not what we expected for an AmericInn. Front desk was super friendly and helpful but it went downhill from there. Just an overall 'yuck' feeling the moment we walked in the door. Run down, headboards were slimy, hair on sheets, the chairs in the room were disgusting - worn out and filthy. We will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Americinn Des Moines
Overall a great experience. An older hotel, but nicely redone. Great stay, but breakfast was just OK
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stop on way to Nebraska
No refrigerator, even though it advertised one, and the bathroom is not set up for older people. The bar is too low and not grippers on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. The room was very comfortable and putting the fan on covered any traffic noise. The breakfast had good choices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Room comfort
The place was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old. Had to keep getting my keys reset.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff very personable. Good free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, nice hot breakfast. Front desk very personable wish there would have been a hair dryer in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelly, but ok
Swrvice was great, room 232 smelt like wet, moldy carpet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, clean room, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I got a room on the first floor by the pool. I mostly didn’t mind the pool noise/voices except at 2:00 a.m. one morning when 4people decided to play in the pool. When I called, the manager got them out quickly. The curtains in the room had a 5” gap over the sill so there was a lot of light at night from the pool and the parking lot beyond. I don’t know why there needed to be such a big gap. The bottom of the tub was slippery like an icy sidewalk. Maybe there should be a suction bathmat or some kind of non-skid appliqué or paint. The bathroom was very clean and the hot water was great, but I was seriously afraid of falling. Staff was great. I really appreciated that. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024