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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Property amenity
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
$78
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20

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5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪23 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Johnston hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines features an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 488 square feet (45 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Keller

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was awesome. Pool was great and so was breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel coffee I’ve ever had
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than Walt Disney World value and some moderate resorts. Staff were very accommodating. Close to everything less than 8 minutes. Several places delivered. So very quiet!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in an out, very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing to tell it was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Dubuque

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lallianzuali

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lallianzuali

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay. Clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrzej, Montello

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel requires a full recondition, The only one plus is clean sheets and towels. I stayed one night which was enough to determine that carpets are dirty, furniture are damaged, not maintained properly, bathroom requires new flooring, wall painting and replacement of the shower assembly, Room furniture are dirty, desk chair is completely dirty and damaged to be fully replaced, window curtains are damaged. Overall a condition of the room as well as the entrance, kitchen area doesn't correspond to the rating shown on Expedia, as 8.8. Based on my experience the rating should be around 3-4 as the highest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Its clean, and easy acess. The internet did not work and our toilet ran all night. My husband finally rigged it to stop. We will stay there again because of price and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Taryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for price point

The staff was friendly. There is no elevator so we had to carry everything up a small flight of stairs. There was a pool which was good. Breakfast was good! The furniture was really tore-up. We have stayed here before but our last room was nicer than this one but we would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
It probably would have been better but at some point they constructed a enclosure for their pool. So if you open the window shades you have your own private pool show and vice versa. Very goofy and awkward. And the enclosure made the room humid from the pool and you could smell the chlorine. Maybe other rooms are different but was not a fan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied with price and the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trish, FARMINGTON

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed they hadn’t fixed the damage caused by water. The one in CLIVE was way better
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
our room didn’t get cleaned. we stayed2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Door ways really narrow. Couldn’t fit baggage cart through the room door with suitcases on it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025