Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

251 Gateway Circle, Grimes, IA 50111 United States (USA) near Exit 127 on I-80 (~2.7mi)
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3.0 Star Property
41.687270-93.780200
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4.0/5

Based on 129 guest reviews

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  • Our hotel comes with an indoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 53 rooms in property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
  • Hotel has 8 suites
  • Check-in: 3pm
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10

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Local Attractions

Climb Iowa - Saylorville lake - MB2 Speedway - Easy access to the downtown area - wells fargo hy-vee hall

Verified Reviews of Americinn by Wyndham Grimes

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very Pleasant"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very pleasant!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 03 to Mon Oct 07 2024 at a $123.24 average nightly rate.
"Wish it was Pet Friendly like Johnston."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Love your Grimes, IA. location and friendly, helpful staff but had to cancel because of a family funeral.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 21 to Tue Jul 23 2024 at a $162.00 average nightly rate.
"There was no hot water in any of the rooms. I expect a refund on my stay. Shouldn't have to pay that"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
I will not be back. Way too expensive for one overnight stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 08 to Sun Jun 09 2024 at a $283.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 11-Jun-2024:
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We understand how frustrating this situation can be and would like an opportunity to make it right. Unfortunately, the incident you encountered was a random anomaly that occurred over the weekend when external electrician and plumbing services were slower than usual. Our staff worked tirelessly to resolve the heater issue as quickly as possible under these challenging circumstances. We truly regret any discomfort this may have caused and would like the chance to improve your recent experience with some options. Please contact us directly at [email protected], Attention: Guest Relations. Thank you once again for your feedback. We are committed to making the necessary improvements to better serve you in the future.
"Comfy Stay"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Beds were comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat May 25 to Sun May 26 2024 at a $105.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 11-Jun-2024:
Thank you for your positive feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience overall.
"Quiet & Clean Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Quiet and clean hotel. I would rate it a 6 out of 10.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 28 to Fri Mar 29 2024 at a $96.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 11-Jun-2024:
Thank you for your positive feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience overall.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 129 guest reviews

Property Description

Our hotel is a 53 room hotel located in the NW Des Moines/Grimes area. We are twenty minutes from anywhere in the metro area. We offer free continental breakfast and feature a pool and jacuzzi, sauna and a Pub. The Pub is open until 2am nightly serving beer, wine, appetizers and pizza. Clean, comfortable and excellent guest amenities.We have rooms with a king bed, fridge, microwave, 42" flat screen TV, HBO and rooms with two queen beds, fridge, microwave, 42" flat screen TV and HBO. Available also are two room suites, jacuzzi king rooms and our family suite.

Green Sustainability

We have a green program - guest choice to participate in reuse of towels and sheets. Recycle all soap products which are then melted down and reshaped for re-distribution to local charities

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Year of Last Renovation: 2013
Floors: 2
Rooms: 53
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 53
Handicap Rooms: 5
Rooms with 2 Beds: 35
Suites: 8
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 1 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 504 sq. feet
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 3-2am
Pool Info:
Indoor pool and Jacuzzi is open until 12am nightly.
Ownership: N&S Hospitality Inc
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hour cancellation policy enforced
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24 hours opened
  • Refrigerator
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

20 minutes to airport

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Complementary, served from 6am to 10am

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

free self parking

Internet / WiFI

Free hotel-wide wifi

Cleaning Policies

To keep our guests and staff healthy while in our hotel, we have increased our daily hygiene measures. Following are just some examples of the measures that have been implemented.•Custodial staff are deep cleaning each rooms and wipe all room surfaces with powerful anti-bacterial disinfectant.•Additional hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout hotel.•Custodial staff are wiping down highly touched surfaces with high-grade anti-bacterial solution throughout the day.•Staff will keep windows and doors open when possible to allow for the flow of fresh air, rather than just recycled air through our ventilation systems. •Pool PH balance is normally checked in the pool lab on site every few hours on a daily basis.

About AmericInn

  • Family-friendly hotel with over 220 locations across the U.S.
  • Large two room family suites with queen beds
  • An inviting indoor pool and hot tub
  • Relaxing lobby area
  • On-site fitness center
  • Free Hot Home-Style Breakfast with a 24 hour coffee bar, waffles, and other hot and cold items
  • Free Wi-Fi

The AmericInn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: PerKup Cafe - A cozy cafe offering a variety of breakfast options including pancakes, omelettes, and freshly brewed coffee. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Fong's Pizza - A unique pizza joint serving creative pizzas with Asian-inspired flavors. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Texas Roadhouse - A popular steakhouse known for its delicious steaks and lively atmosphere. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Adventureland Park - A thrilling amusement park with roller coasters, water rides, and live entertainment. Located 9.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Waveland Cafe - A classic diner serving hearty breakfast dishes such as biscuits and gravy, pancakes, and eggs benedict. Located 5.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Gusto Pizza Co. - A trendy pizza place offering a variety of gourmet pizzas with unique toppings. Located 4.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Jethro's BBQ - A famous BBQ restaurant known for its mouthwatering ribs and wings. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - An outdoor sculpture park featuring contemporary artwork by renowned artists. Located 11.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A charming bakery offering freshly baked pastries, bread, and breakfast sandwiches. Located 9.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - A quirky burger joint with a zombie-themed decor and unique burger creations. Located 12.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Centro - A stylish Italian restaurant serving delicious pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Located 10.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Science Center of Iowa - A hands-on science museum with interactive exhibits and educational programs. Located 13.7 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Americinn Lodge & Suites

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes.

Feel free to use the Americinn by Wyndham Grimes meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Grimes event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Meeting room 28 x 18 x 11 504--/------303030--/--------
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Meeting room

The Iowa Room Tavern meeting room is located inside the AmericInn Lodge and suites of Grimes. The convenient location along Highway 141 and Highway 44 makes it an excellent choice for those looking for a venue in the heart of Grimes. The Iowa Room is private and accessible from the hotel lobby. It is bright room boasting 2 large double windows and a glass French door overlooking the pool. The room offers accessible indoor pool sitting area that can used in its own right, or alternatively as a combined room. It is a perfect venue for small luncheons, dinners or private business meetings for up to 30 to 50 attendees. The room can be configured to any meeting style, namely, Board room, U shape, Classroom, Breakout session style small tables seating 4 or any custom seating style required. This room is equipped with Wi-Fi internet, large TVs with HDMI connectivity, Video conferencing, projector (as needed), Sound system, Microphone (as needed), Coffee and Tea, Water and AmericInn signature cookies.AmericInn Lodge and suites of Grimes offers a clean, comfy and spacious guest room with free home style breakfast daily, a wine and beer bar, Happy hour, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and much more to address all of the attendee’s needs.Whether you’re seeking the perfect space for a meeting, office party, office happy hour, product launch, fashion show, book club or celebration, our dedicated events team can provide everything you need to plan a successful occasion.
Room Type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total Size:
504 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 18 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Americinn by Wyndham Grimes

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Americinn by Wyndham Grimes have?

There are 53 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes?

Complementary, served from 6am to 10am

What parking is available at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes?

free self parking

How much does internet cost?

Free hotel-wide wifi

Is there a gym at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Americinn by Wyndham Grimes?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor pool and Jacuzzi is open until 12am nightly..

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