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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

2.5 star property
Hotel in Johnston with free breakfast and a fitness center

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At AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines, enjoy Midwestern hospitality with modern amenities. Relax in the indoor pool, use free WiFi, and interact with the helpful staff praised by guests for a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA, 50131

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬2 min drive

About this property

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Hotel near Drake University
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Hotel Johnston

Frequently asked questions

Does AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines located?

Situated in Johnston, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Merle Hay Mall, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters, and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. Buccaneer Arena and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Juhnida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice .Breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where we needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was good but very small sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would appreciate a breakfast that starts at 5 or 530am.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a gr
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good or better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice beds. Pet friendly. Bathroom needed maintenance. Breakfast ran out of most items early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loreli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean, bed was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great value for the price. Staff was very helpful and everything was clean and tidy. I'll definitely be staying with them if I need a hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Common areas were dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price point for the room Not a new property but still very well kept
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Allyn

Dated and disrepair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Razel Junne

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

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel coffee I’ve ever had
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was awesome. Pool was great and so was breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
5/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in an out, very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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