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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA, 50111
  • Living History Farms
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Jetted Tub (King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite (King with Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (with Fireplace)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub (King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Grimes hotel with bar/lounge
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes offers 53 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
In addition to an indoor pool, Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes provides a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Americinn Grimes
Americinn Hotel Grimes
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Grimes
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes Hotel
AmericInn Wyndham Grimes
AmericInn By Wyndham Grimes Iowa
AmericInn Lodge Suites Grimes
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Grimes
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Hotel Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 533 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty nice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We where very well taken care of very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

SCOTT WALTER

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is ran down needs a lot of fixing and very dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janel

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very willing to help with any questions or needs that we had. Would definitely stay here again if I have the opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Hot tub was broken, no room service like listed nor is there a bar and lounge if so it wasn’t open over the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

THEAMARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. It’s clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming. The gorgeous lobby is like a 5 star resort. My room was furnished with a comfortable bed plus a fridge, microwave, safe, & desk with 2 chairs. There is an indoor swimming pool, a business center and excellent parking. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

DavidD

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man that checked me in was super nice. We stayed their for the weekend due to my wedding and and he was so nice congratulated us on our wedding and made us feel welcomed and appreciated. Will definitely recommend this hotel. Thank u
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mike r

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

hot tub been broke for over a year - FALSE AD

this hotel has been advertising a hot tub for over a year and it has been broken down and closed. this is the second time I've stayed here thinking I was getting a hot tub for the price and didn't. very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

janella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed wife!

Wife was highly disappointed! Booked the room there because it had a hot tub. Upon arrival we discovered the hot tub was out of service. Booked the room for 4 guest 2 adults and 2 kids. Was charged an extra $25 at the time of check in because my oldest kid was above the age of 12. I've never had that happen to me before.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Extremely disappointed

I accidentally booked the wrong location which I’m not sure how it happened since I was searching hotels in Ames. Hotels.com could not get a refund and I was charged over $220 dollars for this hotel even though I still booked at AmericInn in the correct city. Very upset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I just stayed at this hotel while we were visiting for a wedding. We came into town a few days early and enjoyed our stay at this hotel! The staff is very friendly, accommodating, quick to provide service, and so hospitable! While we stayed here we ate breakfast every morning, we took a swim in the pool and tried the sauna, and we also used the workout equipment! The room was spacious and clean. The mattress was comfortable and the sheets were soft. The location was perfect for where the wedding was, but it was also convenient getting around to other food places and shops in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Easy to get in and out of. Bar room smelled like dirty mop water. Room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melvin D

Traveled with partner
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs a lot updating

Was upgraded to room that had a new mattress so that was good. Everything is very outdated, and the cleanliness was okay. Would not recommend or will not be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs updated. The hot tub was not working and after reading other reviews, hadn't been working for months. The lobby furniture was worn out. The business center was being used as storage. The mattresses were rather old and also worn out. It was the cheapest hotel, but for the condition, not cheap enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristie Marie, Des Moines

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the staff and the room was spotless. The hotel smelled of mold. The hot tub was drained in the pool area, but quite clean in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was good but was bit less clean than other hotels and needed some attention.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024