Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

The room was clean, and the bed and pillows were comfortable. I had no problems and will stay here again. I'm surprised by some of the reviews, though I don't know if they're renovating. My honest complaint is the staff could be friendlier. No smiles or greetings, which is a turnoff for travelers.

For the price, this place was great. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable, and everyone was nice. The manager also took care of us when we had an issue. I'd definitely come back. If you're looking for something cheap, I recommend it.

The beds were comfortable, and the morning coffee was decent. That's about all the good I can say about this Days Inn. Only one of the three lights worked, the remote was dead, and the room wasn't very clean. It was under $100, at least.

We had two rooms on the second floor for an extended stay. I travel with cleaning supplies and I'm pretty particular, especially about bugs and whether a place feels safe for a woman traveling alone or for kids. I was pleasantly surprised by how little cleaning I had to do. The rooms were clean, with no bad smell or sign of bugs. The fridge, microwave, HVAC, bathroom, TV, and Wi-Fi all worked. Filters and appliances were clean, the rooms stayed warm in the cold weather, and there were plenty of outlets. Beds and pillows were comfortable enough, linens were clean, carpets didn't turn our socks black, and furniture and wall art were in good shape. The doors locked securely and sealed well. Toiletries were provided, the lobby was clean, breakfast and coffee were available each morning, and there was ample, well-spaced parking including accessible spots. Staff were friendly, pets are allowed, the location is convenient, and the area felt safe. I saw a patrol car drive through, just as part of routine public safety. I'd be comfortable staying here with kids or alone as a woman. There are some drawbacks. The building needs repair, with crumbling concrete and cracks in some interior walls. The stairwells creaked and seemed sketchy, though they felt stable. Guests don't always pick up after their pets, but there are bag stations, bins, and signs. Bagged room trash was collected about twice a day, though it was often outside because guests set it out at different times. I didn't see much housekeeping activity, perhaps because many guests had do-not-disturb signs or extended stays. There are a lot of contract workers here, and you'd probably need to ask the desk if you want room service. Our rooms had no phone, iron, coffee maker, or hairdryer, and there wasn't much storage. Noise was about average: we heard traffic, people walking overhead, doors, and occasional voices in the hall. Breakfast was limited but better than at many budget inns. Waffles, toast, cereal, and coffee seemed reliably available, but anyone expecting sausage and eggs might be disappointed.