AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Hotel in Johnston with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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

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

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines. During your stay, you'll be close to Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Merle Hay Mall and a few minutes from IHS-Iowa Health Systems
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 488 square feet (45 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines. Free self parking is available.

This Johnston hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6 AM to 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 23 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 426 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 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

4/10 Poor

Martin

I arrived here at 630 pm. I was assigned a room, went to the room, and found it was occupied. I returned to the front desk, and was told there were no rooms available. That was it, no attempt at providing an alternative. Expedia came through and provided a refund, but I’ll never make a reservation with AmeriInn again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Do not go here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Quoc, Marion

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for...
We were looking for a more affordable place to stay and this fit the budget. Photos on line looked ok. Upon arriving, in the evening, the receptionist was outside hanging with friends. Seemed odd, but she came in right away to greet us. When entering the room there was a "cologne" smell, probably from the cleaning solutions? We had a "window" to the pool - and we had no children. The curtain was stained or moldy at the bottom. Most likely from the air blowing & the pool? and the furniture looked like a dog had gnawed on it. With that being said, the bed was comfortable, the shower pressure was good, the space to get ready was spacious. Breakfast was okay, but we weren't really looking for that when we booked the stay. Most likely won't stay again. Hotel just felt run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable, but older and no elevator.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Abdel Latif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that there was breakfast. It wasn't the best, but it does the job. The staff is nice and respectful. There was no tv remote in my room so i didn’t like what. Other than that my whole experience was 4/5 considering the price and everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harlan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Hassan A

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

6/10 Okay

chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms looked updated on surface, but really were outdated. The bed was really hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The fridge in the first room we had didn't work. My room card kept deactivating so had to bug the front desk at least once a day. Beds a little stiff. Stagf super friendly. Very clean. Quiet and safe area, was a female on the first floor. If I go to Iowa again I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jami, Council Bluffs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed our stay. The only downside, and this is small, was the lack of elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

sisavart

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

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