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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Courtyard

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 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, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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 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 Casey's Center. .This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

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 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

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 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. 465 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1022 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was easy on and off the highway. Staff was wonderful; friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable, room was quiet and clean. Good hot breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised

Great value. Extra clean. Friendly staff. Good location. Pool was clean. Better than most hotels in this price range. Breakfast was also better than most. Had a much needed pleasant break away from the kids with the wife. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no elevator at this location. Terribly inconvenient. Very hard on my knees and back. Can't believe in this day and age it's allowed. There was no mention of this on their web page and they made no concessions at check in. Just bad business.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

Staff was great, but furniture etc. worn and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avneet

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty noisy on bottom floor could hear ppl stomping on second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room had a broken lamp shade and entertainment center. Bed wasn't very comfortable. Hotel itself was outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard beds, didnt like the pillows. All else was fine Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Soccer tourney

Location was so-so, and rooms are outdated. Service was good and cleanliness was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is run down! Cost way too much for what it was!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

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

Quick stay

Stayed one night for a dance competition. Our room was clean and comfortable and we were happy with our stay. The location was decent for what we needed and the parking lot was well lit. Breakfast was ok…decent choices and our daughters enjoyed the pool for a bit. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025