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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 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
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and conference space are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 40-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). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 Drake University. 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 a meeting room, conference space and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from Drake University and 11 minutes from Casey's Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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 on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 488 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • 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 Hotel Johnston

Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1016 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very nice, hot in the hallway but the room was cool and quiet. The hotel is pet friendly but they warned that there will be a $200 fine if the pets are left unattended, we were there only for one night, but we always travel with our dogs and there are times we have to leave them in the room for a bit, so keep that in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Travelled with family
The deadbolt on the door was sawed off so was pointless. Didn’t feel safe. The chair was shredded and disgusting looking. The room smelled of pickles when I entered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great for just a short 1 nught stay. Pool looked amazing rooms were clean staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Travelled with family

Better options

Room smelled horrible, damp and musky. Very outdated with things broken or falling apart. This hotel needs a complete overhaul. I spend a lot of times in hotels and this by far was the worst conditioned I’ve been in. Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice!!!! Building is old and needs updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Travelling Australians

We had the King bed room, bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean, breakfast had a good selection, pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only complaint i had was a wet musty smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The internet didn’t work and the desk guy just said sorry nobody here to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean; staff was helpful; and location was convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

dawn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

2/10 Terrible

pratap

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not 8 star Expedia rated standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Travelled with family
It was alright. Could be cleaner in some areas. They put us on the fourth floor which was rather tough with bags.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Location, location, location. We wanted to stay on the west side of Des Moines at a good enough hotel and this fit the billf
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forkpah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but musty

Room was clean, beds comfortable but extremely musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razel Junne, Cypress

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet, with plenty of grass for your pet to relieve themselves. Breakfast included hot choices with eggs, sausage, biscuit and gravy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025