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Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

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Traditional architecture welcomes guests to the Red Lion Inn & Suites, featuring a central doorway and covered walkway.
Two single beds with brown headboards, a desk with a TV, and a chair are featured in this well-appointed room.
Relax in our spacious lobby, featuring comfortable seating areas and a mezzanine level with a bar or dining area.
Stay active on your vacation with a fully equipped fitness center featuring a treadmill and more.
Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and desk for work or leisure.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA, 50111
  • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Living History Farms
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Jetted Tub (King)

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Jetted Tub (King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (King with Sofa Bed)

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite (King with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (with Fireplace)

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (with Fireplace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub (King)

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub (King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Grimes

With a stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes in Grimes, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. .This hotel is 12 mi (19.2 km) from Drake University and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Des Moines MEPS - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Drake University - 19 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Hotel in Grimes with free breakfast and a fitness center
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes offers 53 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
24-hour room service 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Americinn Grimes
Americinn Hotel Grimes
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Grimes
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes Hotel
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes
AmericInn By Wyndham Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Suites Grimes
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 552 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was supposed to pay at hotel. Was charged 8 hours before arrival. Cost was 50 dollars more than expected and could not get receipt from hotel. Still do not have a receipt
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would have been nice to have let us know the hot tub was being worked on with hammer drills making the pool area a dusty environment when we booked. Also the breakfast could use more fruit other than an apple. Otherwise the rooms were clean and quiet and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in. Breakfast options. I'm looking forward to coming back. ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didnt like the hot tub was down. It was half the reason i went
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

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

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is old and rundown. The furnishing are stained. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carletta

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

Basic stay

Very clean. Needed a one night stay and this was perfect for the price. The building and interior is dated and our facet handle was loose, but beds were comfortable and shower was great! Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe medina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here a lot in the past. I did prefer the way that Americinn did a few things differently and I do understand that they are under remodel, so I expect things to be a little better next time. I would appreciate a small laundry bag in the room like they used to give. The card/key is a little finicky, the TV remote didn't control the volume. A bath mat would be nice but not necessary. I think the value you get is pretty good for what you get but it would be nice to have those things like Americinn used to do, hence the 4 starts. We'll stay here again in the future. Dave is a very pleasant and responsive manager and we look forward to seeing him again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie Jo, Yale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. Not able to provide info about breakfast as I didn't go down for it. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

decent

the bed was comfy. the breakfast was OK, not many options. The hot tub was out of order which we weren’t aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Little to expensive for what you get
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!!!! Will Stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pretty nice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We where very well taken care of very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

SCOTT WALTER

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is ran down needs a lot of fixing and very dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very willing to help with any questions or needs that we had. Would definitely stay here again if I have the opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Hot tub was broken, no room service like listed nor is there a bar and lounge if so it wasn’t open over the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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