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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Courtyard
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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 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.

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
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Hotel Johnston

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sisavart

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel smells musty, and the air conditioner was old. The window was rusty and the shower drips non-stop.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall ok. There was a musty smell when you walked into the room. The air conditioner was loud and woke me every time it kicked on. There was also another guest that let their child run the hall and would holler - I know there’s nothing the hotel can do about that. Also, the mold in the corners of the shower was gross to see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The host was service friendly! Attempts were made to modernize, but this evident that it was an older motel. It is a fair price in the city for its condition. The back safety door didn’t shut correctly so there was a safety concern all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped for one night—arrived late. The young man/clerk was wonderful. Unfortunately there was no elevator and our room was on the second floor. He saw that we had a number of items and found a room on the first floor-actually an upgrade. Hotel has a great breakfast, nice pool area. It was clean. Behind car dealership, but safe and quiet. Not real far to dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheng

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, pleasant room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Damp rooms. Not good for allergies.
We have stayed here before and like the proximity to our family but next time we will choose another hotel. I had forgotten about the dampness of the rooms, including smell and carpet dampness. The breakfast was great with a nice variety. The staff was fine. My allergies would kick in everytime I went back to the room. We ran the air conditioner constantly but it did minimal to help.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not What Expected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There wasn't much to like. The carpeted floor was wet, with water dripping from the AC unit. The smell of mold was pervasive. We had to leave, because not only was it disgusting, my grandson was having difficulty breathing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adalyn

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Nice people. Wifi wasn't working on second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung-yi, University Heights

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shanta

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is a bit dated and rundown but decent and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean hotel makes all the diference.
After a long day on the road-14 hours, it was nice to stay at a place that was clean, quiet and right off the highway. Good breakfast- actually the best hotel eggs i think i have ever had - not off a menu. Would recommend this hotel highly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024