Lodging near Badger Creek State Recreation Area, Van Meter

"ok"

"Close to the airport and friendly staff"

"Back north side doors did not have automatic button for door openers for handicap etc."

"For the money it was a decent place, but you get what you pay for. It’s a little dingy and rundown but again for the price it wasn’t bad."

"Clean, comfortable beds, room and hotel smelled nice (no smoke). Breakfast had hot options like scrambled eggs, bacon on Saturday, and sausage. Also they had biscuits and gravy one day. Our room was quiet. There was no noise from highway even though the highway was close. We would stay there again. "

"Very convenient to the airport."

"STAFF HELPFUL WIYH RESEVATIOON QUESTIONS"

"Bed was a little to firm for us. It was a bit to noisy. Kids running in the hallway at 11pm. "

"Although they were booked, I didn’t hear anyone else in the hotel. Our room was spacious and we had booked for 6 but only ended up bringing 5. Most hotels don’t have that option and you have to purchase 2 rooms. We usually stay at Airb&b’s but we weren’t going to do anything but sleep because our day was busy. We checked in at 11pm. Fast check in and had breakfast in the morning around 9. "

"Was there for the Senior Olympics and super happy the beds were really comfortable. The breakfasts were great - good choices and having hot foot available was excellent. The common areas are having some work done but we did manage a hot tub visit. Very conveniently located for us. "

"Beautiful quiet place great for a peaceful get away and amazing pool"

"Very nice hotel"

"Great place"

"All was good"

"We enjoyed our stay at Des Lux and will definitely be back next time we come through Des Moines. After completing RAGBRAI again we decided to treat ourselves and relax a bit before heading home. The whirlpool was amazing! Spacious and just the right temp. Lots of options for dining nearby. Be sure to stop by the bar and enjoy a cocktail with Sherry. "

"Several families met up in Des Moines to visit the Blank Park Zoo full size, animated dinosaurs exhibit... which was awesome!!! We spent Fri/Sat at the Clarion Inn Airport. From booking to check out our experiences was the best. We were able to get our rooms really close to each other, the pool was sooo nice and the Mexican restaurant on site had a great buffett, food and service 5 star. Out of 12 people in the party there were no complaints on anything. The room was good sized, clean and comfortable. The breakfast had plenty hot and cold food options, was clean with plenty space to really sit down and enjoy an early morning meal. The 2 gentlemen at the front desk were fun and very accommodating! Even letting us gather in the breakfast area for a farewell pizza party later Saturday night rather than having to go to the pool side area that was a little louder or squeezing 12 people into a room to eat (in return we cleaned the area so the breakfast crew wouldn't know we were even there). The motel location was close to the Zoo and Airport. There were plenty good restaurants and shopping establishments within 5-20 mins. I would stay there again and would recommend the Clarion Inn to friends! "

"Staff was very friendly. Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. Could have used an extra pillow. Parking is really my only complaint."

"Loved our stay! Beds are very comfortable, clean, and friendly staff. Complimentary breakfast was also a plus. "

"clean comfortable quiet room."

"Sure would have loved a waffle machine for breakfast!"

"Room was comfortable, well appointed, quiet. Staff was friendly. Overall very good impression."

"This is a new hotel with steakhouse attached. Would stay here again. "

"The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and nice. Very nice place and enjoyed the stay."

"I was traveling with family and needed access to a wheelchair. The staff made that available and had it available during our stay. Thank you for the great stay and friendly service. "

"Lobby beautiful and photogenic. Old time elevators. Nice restaurant. So fun@"

"Great staff. Good location "

"They need to buy a new toaster for their breakfast"

"N"

"Beautiful, fairly new hotel. Friendly & helpful staff. "

"We loved our room and the generous freebies (happy hour and breakfast) were so very appreciated!"