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GrandStay Hotel & Suites
"Family with 3 teenagers stayed for one night. We chose this hotel based on the reviews it received. The check-in process was extremely quick and easy. The room was spacious and clean. The only issue was the breakfast. We went to eat in the morning (about 1.5 hours left to serve) and they were out ..."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"I have to admit that I didn’t know the property was under renovation. It wasn’t better than the $70 hotels we have stayed at and after a visitation and preparing for a funeral we wanted better. Smelled like paint or glue the whole night, I am sensitive to smells and had to have the covers over my ..."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale
"No water pressure in the bathroom sink. Light bulbs burnt out and not replaced. Stove fan not working. Otherwise a comfortable spacious room. The breakfast is fantastic."
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
"The check in was good, room was on first floor & first room and could hear patrons using the ice maker, Vending machines and coming and going constantly, the breakfast was basic and coffee was not kept hot…Location was great to the Drake University campus with access to the highways and all & outdoor ..."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"The window could be slid open from the inside or outside. I was in a first floor room and had to have locks put on in the middle of the night because people were hanging out right outside of the window. The maintenance man talked at a very loud volume, even though he could see three people sleeping ..."
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026
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Johnston Hotel & Travel Guide
Visitors to Des Moines who are seeking somewhere to stay in Johnston have a wide range of accommodations options. If you're planning to make memories in Johnston, Travelocity boasts no less than 18 unique places to stay within easy driving distance of the downtown area.
Places to stay that are within a short drive of Johnston include the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest and Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale.
The Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown can be found 9 miles (15 kilometers) outside of the center of Johnston. Another accommodation option is the Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West, which is located 10 miles (17 kilometers) away. An alternative option is to make a reservation at the Marriott Des Moines or the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel.
Looking to head a little further afield? Central Iowa is home to many options to check out. Central Iowa has rural landscapes and prairies. Commonly visited traveler sights are history museums. In this fascinating part of United States of America travelers can enjoy horse riding.
Altoona is found 10 miles (16 kilometers) to the south of Johnston. While here, be sure to discover the Val Air Ballroom. West Des Moines has a number of comfortable Travelocity-listed accommodations. If you're after another option, you'll find Altoona, 14 miles (22 kilometers) to the east of Johnston. While you are there, make sure you have a look at the Adventureland. Travelocity-registered hotel options in Altoona include the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines and Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel.
Just because you and your family are traveling in Des Moines, who is to say that you can't feed your passion for a day at the stadium. Wells Fargo Arena is 9 miles (15 kilometers) to the southeast of Johnston. Book a Travelocity-listed hotel nearby to the action at the Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn or the Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown.
For those travelers flying via Des Moines International Airport, you might choose to stay at Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, which can both be found nearby.
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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
"The check in was good, room was on first floor & first room and could hear patrons using the ice maker, Vending machines and coming and going constantly, the breakfast was basic and coffee was not kept hot…Location was great to the Drake University campus with access to the highways and all & outdoor surroundings felt safe."
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