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Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Grimes guestrooms with free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Jetted tub
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA, 50111
  • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
    16 min walk
  • Living History Farms
    8 min drive
  • Des Moines MEPS
    9 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Grimes

In Grimes .You'll find Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Beaver Creek Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park - 16 min walk
  • Living History Farms - 8 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 13 min drive
  • Merle Hay Mall - 13 min drive
  • Drake University - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Grimes guestrooms with free WiFi
As a guest of Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes. Self parking is free.

This Grimes hotel is smoke free.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes offers 53 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Americinn Grimes
Americinn Hotel Grimes
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Grimes
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes Hotel
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes
AmericInn By Wyndham Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Suites Grimes
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 494 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 494 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 494 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 494 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 494 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Extremely disappointed
I accidentally booked the wrong location which I’m not sure how it happened since I was searching hotels in Ames. Hotels.com could not get a refund and I was charged over $220 dollars for this hotel even though I still booked at AmericInn in the correct city. Very upset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I just stayed at this hotel while we were visiting for a wedding. We came into town a few days early and enjoyed our stay at this hotel! The staff is very friendly, accommodating, quick to provide service, and so hospitable! While we stayed here we ate breakfast every morning, we took a swim in the pool and tried the sauna, and we also used the workout equipment! The room was spacious and clean. The mattress was comfortable and the sheets were soft. The location was perfect for where the wedding was, but it was also convenient getting around to other food places and shops in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Easy to get in and out of. Bar room smelled like dirty mop water. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melvin D

Travelled with partner
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a lot updating
Was upgraded to room that had a new mattress so that was good. Everything is very outdated, and the cleanliness was okay. Would not recommend or will not be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs updated. The hot tub was not working and after reading other reviews, hadn't been working for months. The lobby furniture was worn out. The business center was being used as storage. The mattresses were rather old and also worn out. It was the cheapest hotel, but for the condition, not cheap enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie Marie, Des Moines

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the staff and the room was spotless. The hotel smelled of mold. The hot tub was drained in the pool area, but quite clean in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was good but was bit less clean than other hotels and needed some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Let me check in early and got me a room on first floor since I have problems with stairs. Very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Evening staff was not very welcoming. Morning staff was good. Breakfast was not as good as other hotels with breakfast included. Room was tidy however the shower floor needs to be scrubbed better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok cheap stay. Many small detail in disarray.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel, definitely in need of some updating. But beds were comfortable and room was clean. It met our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
Was not worth $522 for 2 nights. Didn't want to take my shoes off, needs a revamp on the entire Hotel. People running it were very friendly though
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Disliked: Staff & service
I
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet place to stay with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Rodriguez

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room they first gave me was a non smoking room but smelled horrible from smoke. I went and talked to front desk the kind man switched my room with no issues. My 3 year old son has severe asthma and they switched my room no questions. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here the weekend of June 7th-9th. Checked in. Asked for # of guest said 4. Wanted to charge a different room rate due to "waffle mix" for breakfast. Told them we wont eat breakfast there. Myself, wife, 3yr old and 12yr old who stayed. Get to room, Tv stand was 3/4 broken and tv didnt work. Room had 2 hand towels 2 face towels 1 drying towel and a floor towel. Told staff bout tv. Tried to fix it still didnt work. Left to do something after a long day of baseball, called the hotel to ask what is being done about the tv, he asked were we in the room said no his reponse was if you not in the room why worry about the tv. You not there to watch it. I said we paid for the room that included a tv. We were trying to be patient as it didnt work Friday either. Sunday, woke up to shower, yup you guessed it, no hot water. All the guess were complaining. Was told that we would get some type of refund. Still havent received that. Couple good things, the pool was heated but the hot tub was broken. The bathroom in the pool area was pretty clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Woodward

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We did a one night stay. I will say the lobby area and hallways were definitely hot. Rooms air was off as well but I understand that to save money. But room was clean it seems that they are about to remodel. They had boxes and caution tape around certain areas. Pool was just right temp. The staff was extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberlie

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got 2 rooms with hot tubs in the rooms. We had no hot water the whole stay. Not in the tubs, the sink, or the shower. My side of the bed the lamp didn't work and neither did the outlets. In the other room 2 outlets didn't work and no hot water. Complete waste of my money and time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was trim missing and there was no hot water in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1st room that we walked into was not clean bed wasn’t made and towels were dirty on the floor of the bathroom not going to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024