Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Hotels
Red Lion Inn & Suites
7.7 (247 reviews)
251 Gateway Circle , Grimes , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Room condition issues
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some rooms were clean, but issues with cleanliness in bathrooms were noted.
Service
8.7
Most guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.2
Conveniently located close to necessary areas.
Room Quality
7.2
Reports of poor room condition and amenities such as missing hot tub and damaged carpet.
Amenities
7.2
Hot tub not functioning, and breakfast options were lackluster.
Value for Money
7.2
Guests felt the cost did not match their experiences.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Breakfast choices received negative feedback for being unappetizing.
Overall Experience
7.7
While there were positive aspects, many guests reported significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:23

Property Description

Convenient Location near Beaver Creek Golf Course

Located just a 5-minute drive from the Beaver Creek Golf Course in Grimes, Iowa, AmericInn offers a perfect retreat for golf enthusiasts and travelers alike.

Relaxing Amenities for a Comfortable Stay

Enjoy the indoor pool with a jacuzzi and unwind in the sauna, or stay active in the small gym. Each room features cable TV with HBO, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning, providing a cozy and convenient stay.

Business and Leisure Facilities

Whether you're here for work or leisure, take advantage of the business center and proximity to Des Moines International Airport. With Grimes AmericInn also being close to Jester Park, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Book your stay at AmericInn of Grimes today for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 247 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Michelle couple us
8
Overall, a lovely stay at a great price and we’ll stay again.
Pros:

It was clean and wonderfully quiet!

Cons:

More attention could be paid to breakfast service with a bit more variety of options. The coffee had run out when I came to get a cup and I was told it was out without an offer to make more. Not a big deal but a nicety I would have expected.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Aburto family_with_children us
9
Best place to stay at.
Pros:

Hot tub wa good

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
B
Brady family_with_children us
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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C Harrick solo_traveller ca
10
Wonderful
Pros:

The room was exceptional. Large, clean and having 2 sinks in separate rooms was definitely a plus. We were upgraded to a room with a hot tub at no extra charge as well. Location was quiet and employees were very friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Dalton solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Brandi family_with_children us
4
Pros:

The pool and hot tub. And the free ice.

Cons:

They had no channels to watch on their TV, and the Wi-Fi was terrible.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Titus solo_traveller us
1
Do Not go there!!!
Pros:

We did NOT stay. We got the key to look at the room first. The lock was hanging sideways missing pieces as we walked through the door. As we walked down the hallway, almost every other room had the eye hole missing the eye piece and the had a second hole about 4 inches lower also nothing in the hole just able to see in all the rooms with those HOLES!!! I won’t even go into all the other unsafe or dirty things we found before we gave them the key and told them how we did not feel SAFE and unclean their building is!

Cons:

We did NOT stay. We got the key to look at the room first. The lock was hanging sideways missing pieces as we walked through the door. As we walked down the hallway, almost every other room had the eye hole missing the eye piece and the had a second hole about 4 inches lower also nothing in the hole just able to see in all the rooms with those HOLES!!! I won’t even go into all the other unsafe or dirty things we found before we gave them the key and told them how we did not feel SAFE and unclean their building is!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Rick solo_traveller us
10
Very clean staff was friendly and we loved our two room suite with hot tub room 204 was perfect
Pros:

Very clean and loved the two room suite

Cons:

We were only there to sleep because we were busy all day, but like I said very clean staff friendly no complaints here

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Steve couple us
6
Overall it was a good stay
Pros:

It’s so nice and quiet. It’s one place we stay and don’t have to listen to little kids running the halls.

Cons:

Wish there was an elevator, the windows have holes in them and we were shocked the windows open up all the way.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Stephine solo_traveller us
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Gavin couple us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family_with_children us
7
Romantic room but not the best quality
Pros:

The pool and hot tub and the lobby was beautiful. The room had a fireplace and jacuzzi tub.

Cons:

The exhaust fan thats above the jacuzzi tub in the bedroom had to stay on all night or else there was another loud noise that came from it every 10ish minutes. The furniture was really old and not that comfortable.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Irene family_with_children cg
6
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Very quiet and in an excellent location. Great views out the window.

Cons:

Pillows could be better.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Rick family_with_children us
10
Red Lion,Grimes IOWA
Pros:

Staff and facilities.

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
R
Rick family_with_children us
10
My stay at Red Lion
Pros:

So much like HOME,total pleasure!!!!

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
R
Rick family_with_children us
10
My Red Lion experience 9
Pros:

Employees are excellent in every way!

Cons:

Weather was cold!

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Vickie family_with_children us
7
Cons:

There was no wifi at the front desk when I checked in so the clerk wrote down my card and license information.
There was no wifi in the room as well
The hot tub was out of commission

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Neal couple us
10
will stay again. Staff was friendly and overly compensating in making sure our stay was great!
Pros:

stayed at the king whirlpool suite and it was amazing to have a nice working hot tub all to ourselves.

Cons:

there were some issues with the door lock missing and the electrical box face plate was missing.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee