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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Courtyard
Property amenity

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 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 87 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-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). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 87 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 40-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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. 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 on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 50 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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. 488 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1026 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

Alejandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was extremely reasonable. The property was nice. Comfortable bed. Has a nice pool and a variety of breakfast options. Would have liked the room to be a bit bigger. Their policy for extended stays was to clean the room every 3 days, but they a commodated us by providing fresh towels after the 2nd night. Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

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

Overpriced/ Dirty Hotel

The hotel was very dirty. The halls and stairs we disgusting with visible piles of dirt against the base boards The room was so humid the carpets felt wet. The room was clean and neat either There was a hole in the bathroom door, the curtains were torn in spots, the chairs were dirty and overly worn I did not try the pool because everything else was so dirty I was not willing to risk the cleanliness of the pool It was not worth 200+ for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property could use some upgrades. Security door did not lock. Pillows were very hard and thick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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