Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax

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Microtel Inns & Suites
7.2 (152 reviews)
11000 Federal Avenue , Colfax , US
+1 515-207-7274

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms reported by multiple guests
Friendly, welcoming staff and polite manager
Convenient location for highway access and local events
Good value for price / cheap and cheerful
Fast check-in
Comfortable for short stays
Cons:
Room wear and tear (worn carpets, mattress issues, hard pillows)
Limited amenities (no hair dryer, no coffee maker, no alarm clock, minimal toiletries)
Breakfast limited in variety and ends early
Cleanliness incidents reported (dead insects, possible bed bug suspicion)
Thin walls/floors and occasional noise
Limited parking in some situations

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: several guests praised cleanliness and a newer, tidy property, but there are multiple complaints (dead spider and gnats on arrival, worn carpets, suspicion of bed bugs, and some stained walls) that lower the score.
Service
9.5
Consistently positive: staff and manager repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and polite; fast check-in noted. Strong service impressions from multiple reviewers.
Location
8.1
Generally convenient (off the interstate, good for local events like the Tulip festival) though one guest noted it felt far from some destinations; overall location works well for typical travelers to the area.
Room Quality
5.5
Several guests reported worn mattresses, old carpeting, hard pillows, thin walls/floors and visible wear-and-tear; a few found rooms comfortable, but room condition is a notable weakness.
Amenities
5.8
Amenities are limited: multiple mentions of missing items (no alarm clock, no hair dryer, no coffee maker), minimal toiletries and sparse breakfast offerings; some basics are lacking.
Value for Money
8.5
Frequently described as good value: 'cheap and cheerful', 'great value for what we needed' and adequate for short stays—positive consensus on cost-effectiveness.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Free breakfast appreciated by some, but several guests noted very limited options (no eggs/yogurt), items run out and breakfast ends early (9:30), which reduces the score.
Overall Experience
7.6
Overall impressions are slightly positive: many would stay again and found the hotel adequate for short stays, but recurring issues (room quality, limited amenities and some cleanliness incidents) temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 80 and a short drive from downtown Colfax, Iowa, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax offers easy access to both the highway and local attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is equipped with a work desk, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV for your convenience. Enjoy complimentary long distance calls within the United States during your stay.

24-Hour Front Desk and Business Center
Our hotel provides round-the-clock assistance at the front desk and offers free coffee to kickstart your day. Need to catch up on work? Visit our on-site business center for all your needs.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Colfax, Iowa? Book your stay at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax today!

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.5
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Nana Sherrie • extended_group • us
6
Clean and comfortable bed
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Leigh Singleton • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Comfy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
8
Pros:

Convenient off the interstate

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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AllySilk • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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kimberly • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • us
4
Terrible accommodations
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs updates. Old worn carpets, no alarm clock, no hair dryer, no body wash, one tiny tube of shampoo, no lotion, minimal small towels, no coffee maker, minimal breakfast items, breakfast over too early 9:30 am, not enough parking space especially when a bus parks across 6 or 7 parking spaces. Mirrors across all one side of the room like a hooker hotel. Pretty sure there were bed bugs.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Jenitatexi • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Was very clean the host is very welcoming having free breakfast was also great

Cons:

The only complaint is how far everything is from the hotel

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ginger • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It was convenient, clean and the staff were nice.

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was horrible. Totally worn out. Felt like you were in a hole

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

The room was clean, except for a few spots on the wall in the bathroom that looked like they could be blood? Also, the pillows were terribly hard and uncomfortable.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Steph • couple • ca
9
Cheap and cheerful
Pros:

Clean and fast check in -tidy and neat with a simple breakfast!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Darrel • family_with_children • us
9
Splendid
Pros:

Fulfilling and adequate

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

Cleaning - there was a dead spider in a drawer and on top of the bed were a bunch of dead gnat when first arriving. Everything else was fine.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Walls and floors are thin.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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B • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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sandik434 • Friends getaway
10
Great experience!
Pros:

We went for the Pella Tulip festival so only spent one night. This is a newer hotel and was clean, everything worked great. The only person we talked with was the manager when we checked in, but he was very polite and friendly. We would definitely stay here again. No complaints.

2026-05-30 • via Tripadvisor