Element West Des Moines

I was there for work. It was a very nice hotel
Mar 30th, 2024

Our first stop on the trip was Element West Des Moines. We loved how bright this hotel was. The colors and modernness made everyone have a little more energy after traveling. The rooms were great for a full suite. We had everything one would need for a longer stay, even though we were only staying one night. One issue was that you could hear everything in the hallyways. So if you are a light sleeper keep that in mind. The staff was great and we appreciated the car charger on the property. The pool are was clean and the kids enjoyed swimming. The breakfast was killer and we would recommend it if you are in Des Moines.
Mar 15th, 2024

Nearby activities: Funny Bone & Wellmans nearby many restaurants and stores I area.
Mar 9th, 2024

Great size rooms with full amenities. Clean and the staff is amazing! Very friendly and accommodating. Great morning breakfast, good parking, and very nice for a price much less than other places with less to offer. Rooms: Very large. Very clean
Mar 8th, 2024

Amenity-forward, dog friendly hotel conveniently located near the highway. Area seems to be newer buildings, and the hotel seems to be part of that trend. Staff was nice enough when I interacted with them, though seemed inconvenienced by me wanting a physical key in addition to the mobile. Lobby area is beautiful, big and bright, so good first impression walking in. The not made-to-order breakfast items and coffee were room temp if not cold. Kind of disappointing, since the cooked item wasn't something I wanted on this particular morning. The room was spacious and new feeling. Shower seems to have been an afterthought from such a nice room design. Hope it isn't windy when you're staying, because while it's nice to have an opening window they aren't sealed properly and you'll have a whistling noise all night. On a cold night and morning, this also made it colder than the heater could keep up with. I'm also not sure why, but there was a smell of cat pee randomly in the bathroom and by the bed I didn't use (thank goodness). I booked a king room and ended up in a double queen. Not too big of a deal since I'm driving from Texas to Chicago and just wanted a good sleep and to do my work before my final leg, but if I were staying more than a night I would have said something since I specifically chose that bigger bed via direct booking in my Bonvoy app. I probably would stay again if just passing through, but not an extended stay of any kind especially if windy.
Mar 29th, 2024