AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Exterior
Courtyard
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 Wells Fargo Arena. .This hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

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

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (488 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room dining only
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • 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

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. 426 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

ADRIENNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in process. Star was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was clean enough. Bathroom very clean. Furniture in room needs some help. Chair was stained. Headboard missing a piece. For the price it is a fine hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average Stay
Hotel was nice, but a big run down. The tv/refrigerator cabinet was broken, paint was worn in several places. Hotel does not have an elevator, and bringing luggage to our 2nd floor room took may trips up and down stairs. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Breakfast was good, but ordinary. Bed and room were comfortable. Overall, just an average stay in a hotel that could use a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bobbie

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
TVs didn't work, computers went down but overall was satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence E

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Silvia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quit and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bikash, Overland Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Ok. Not great or not bad. We were given a room meant for handicap people and the person at desk managed to change it upon request.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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