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Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay

2.5 star property
Urbandale hotel in Merle Hay with free breakfast and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Premium bedding, desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Game room
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Gym
    Gym

Room options

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About the area

Map
4845 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50322

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay

Hotel near Drake University
You can look forward to free on-the-go breakfast, laundry facilities and a bar at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 78 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Fridges and microwaves
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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
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 available for USD 20.00 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay located?

Located in Merle Hay, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Merle Hay Mall, Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and IHS-Iowa Health Systems. Buccaneer Arena and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Days Inn by Wyndham Des Moines Merle Hay Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

jason

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Days inn Hell
The hotel canceled our reservation with out informing me or hotel.com
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff was very friendly. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Average hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant and accommodating check-in. Room was very nice, especially for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room
Room was clean & comfy. This was part of a 2 week jaunt across America. One of the best hotels we stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bait and Switch
We stopped here for the night on our drive out to Wisconsin. The two reasons we chose this location were the pool (we were looking forward to a swim after a long drive) and the free breakfast. The pool area was a little gross, and the hottub was just nasty. The kids swam, but I just couldn't bring myself to get in. There was no breakfast. Because of COVID. At that time the pandemic was nearly over, and all of the studies had shown that it wasn't spread that way, but they had it closed anyway. And no reimbursement from what we paid. The woman at the counter said that yes, everyone complains about that, and that she's told the owner to take that off of their advertisements, but it hadn't happened yet. It's just overall kind of trashy. The employees hang out by the doors and smoke, letting the hallways fill with the stench.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alexandria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We show up and they canceled our reservations and never told us. Apparently they ran my card, I was not even there yet and my bank declined it as frad. They nevee called or emailed. They sold our room to someone else. The whole town was sold out and we had to drive home after our concert. The staff was horrible rude despise me trying to be polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Richard

No coffee maker in room why just coffee in the lobby. TV didn't work assigned another room a/c didn't work. Room had no table. Place needs updated. Will not stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Armando

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Front desk manager was never there. The phone to call him didn't always work. Manager had an attitude. Free juice and coffee only, juice tasted terrible. Be ready to fork out an extra $100 for a deposit after paying for your room which is non refundable as it is. Don't recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a 1night stay over traveling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Deb

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
View was of a McDonald's drive through. Needless to say, we had to keep the curtains closed. Shower that night had low pressure and was lukewarm at the best. Sheets and room was clean and staff friendly. An okay stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The first room they tried to put us in had a terrible smell like someone or something had died in it the second room was ok we paid for 2 nights we went to the iowa state fair when we got back round 11:30pm- 12am and our keys wouldnt work all our stuff was in the room we went down a little upset cuz we were locked out of our room and she told us if we didnt calm down she was gonna kick us out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was open, but you had to go to the front desk to ask for pool towels, that is if you could find anyone. And then the front deak clerk had her son there each night alone swimming in the pool and he wouldnt leave my family alone! And even though advertised, they had no breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Stay was wonderful. Hotel was clean and it was quiet at night. Would def stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a stuffed cookie. That’s it. Luggage carrier nearly inoperable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs UPS stay!
Great experience! My family and I will be staying @ Days Inn by Wyndham (Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, IA) when needed again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021