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Reviews of Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1258 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States

#22 of 22 hotels in West Des Moines

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 301 hotel reviews

4.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.8

  • Comfort

    5.8

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    5.4

  • Staff

    6.3

  • Value for money

    6.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't really breakfast and we found a bug on the bed. The next day, my husband had bites all over his back. When we reached out with a photo, they never replied.

    I liked the price, appearance, location, and nice lobby.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    4.0
    Overly priced for the experience!!! The restraint next door tho!!!! WAS AMAZING!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smoke alarm in my room was completely inoperable!! The battery was completely dead. Even with holding the test button!

    They accommodated me with my late check in!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    5.0
    The room served its purpose. It was a place my son could lay his head at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    You advertise breakfast then give the breakfast don’t give the excuse the truck broke down it hasn’t come in it’s getting a little old also I want to know why I was charged up deposit for pets and then a cleaning deposit on top of that I thought that’s what the deposit was for And then the price of the room was jacked up because of the state wrestling tournaments we’re in town do you need her to get anybody for that in that place so you add another $35 to the bill unreal

    Breakfast there was no breakfast They kept saying the truck didn’t come in well if you look back on recent reviews that truck must’ve been broken down because for months, you have not serve breakfast and if there was anything like cereal, it was so stale it’s a wonder it didn’t have bugs in it. Very Bad customer service.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that the noise level in the back was very disruptive.I know the staff was aware because you would see them walking through the hallsi

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    5.0
    Could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff barley spoke English breakfast was kinda bad

    Ok to stay overnight

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was black mold in my room

    The pool

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    4.0
    Didn't stay the whole time. Left as soon as we could.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room smelled of cigarettes, sink face was falling off, VERY scratchy Towels, loud location, people were talking outside our window ALL NIGHT. Tapping, knocking, it was not conducive to two toddlers sleeping.

    Available, price.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel was outdated and bedding was not clean.

    Staff was friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    5.0
    Kind staff, disappointing room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stains on bedding The room smelled terrible Barely any soap or towels provided for 4 adults

    Affordable. Staff was helpful and friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    6.0
    It was a fine stay, but will probably try another place but wouldn’t rule this out completely
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean!! Beds were not comfortable. Breakfast wasn’t served till 7:30-9, not much out which is fine but it would have been nice to have it start earlier. Didn’t seem like it was too much stuff that required a lot of attention so help the customer out.

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was kinda sketchy. Not the most desirable people around. Lots of police presence.

    Was very clean and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service could’ve been friendlier. The hallways smelled like cat pee and the toilet wasn’t fully bolted down

    The location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    4.0
    OK for the price and if your expectations are not high.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No room service even though I was there 5 days. Card readers on doors seemed to malfunction every day. Breakfast is not a good value.

    Location and price

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    4.0
    Just ok.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It didn’t smell clean. Very limited breakfast choices.

    Pool was great!! Staff was friendly!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    6.0
    Just ok. Would not stay here again if not for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was dated. Small crammed rooms. Chair in our room had tears. The sheets were clean but stained. No cups, no personal coffee maker, no ice bucket. No soaps. One hand towel. Two towels in a room that sleeps 4. No extra roll of toilet paper. People begging for money outside while we waited for our Uber. Overall not worth the $219.00 a night.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell, the cleaniness, it's old and smelly, the staff hardly at front desk. They charge a deposit fee.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    6.0
    This was a decent place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We only got two skimpy bath towels, one hand towel, and one washcloth. There were no facial tissues or cups in the room.

    The bed was very comfortable. It was easy to get to and in walking distance of a few restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    5.0
    Expectations were equivalent to price of stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet wasn’t fully attached to the floor, shifted under weight. The door handle wasn’t installed completely into the door. Was only one roll of toilet paper available, and there was an 75% used roll already out. Otherwise, everything else was fine.

    I only stayed for a night, so there wasn’t a lot to go off of. I liked how quiet things were, we could control the temperature of our room, and that the check out and check in process was easy to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    5.0
    Worked for one night and convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in wasn’t as smooth as I thought it could be considering I prepaid for my room months in advance. They charged me again at check in and they had to refund me. Got charged a deposit (which is fine) but had another random charge late at night (around midnight) for a small amount and wasn’t sure what it was for (unsure if it’ll drop off or not at this time, we did not make any extra purchases with the hotel). My friend said the hot water was inconsistent. We couldn’t find our tv remote in the room so couldn’t use the tv. The pillows on my bed were very small, not like normal rectangular pillows more like the size of square accent pillows. Enough towels in the unit to accommodate one person.

    It was in a convenient location if you’re attending an event at the Val Air Ballroom which is about a mile away. Beds were relatively comfortable. Parking lot was well lit. Cold A/C in room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    6.0
    I would stay again, just would appreciate the option to change rooms immediately
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mold on the bathtub/shower I am allergic to so I couldn't use the shower at all. Garbage can had garbage in it from previous guest or employees.

    It was pretty quiet this vist.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    5.0
    Came in for a quick weekend with friends it worked for what we wanted to do that weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was old and dated

    Price and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    6.0
    If you want the great price, location, and quiet/clean room this is OK. But there is no breakfast.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Even though I had paid in advance, staff tried to ask for another credit card. They have many comments on their website with complaints of customers who have been double charged, and they have not corrected this "error" which I believe is an intentional scam. Breakfast items were almost non-existent. Horrible coffee, cold biscuits & gravy, waffles not working, no fruit, yogurt, milk, or anything. You can eat cold cereal and bread & butter.

    Quality of the room, bed, shower was very nice. Free HBO and TV channels was a great surprise.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1/4 roll of TP no spare roll, no tissue. Fresh fruit yogurt more variety of healthy breakfast options would have been nice

    3 days sleeping in a chair at the hospital it was the night of sleep in a bed I needed, was too exhausted to get dressed again to go get the things I needed from the desk

    Stayed in September 2023

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