Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Room service

Hot tub

Bar

Pool

Gym

Housekeeping

Explore the area

251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA, 50111

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
16 min walk
Living History Farms
8 min drive
Des Moines MEPS
9 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
25 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 2
2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 2
2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Hotel in Grimes with free breakfast and a fitness center

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 spa 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 spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the spa tub
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Just a 3-minute drive from Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and a few minutes from Pole Position Raceway

As a guest of Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes. Self parking is free.

This Grimes hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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 public transport

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

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

Arcade/games room
Fitness centre
Indoor pool
Sauna
A hot tub
Steam room

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge (on request)
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Business services

Business centre
A meeting room

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Grab bar in shower
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Fireplace in reception
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Fridge (on request)

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Soundproofing

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:

Fitness facility
Full-service spa
Sauna
Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2024

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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

16 Sept 2024

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

31 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with partner

20 Aug 2024

Nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

15 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

13 Aug 2024

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

Travelled with group

28 Jul 2024

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

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Staff was good but was bit less clean than other hotels and needed some attention.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

kayla

26 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacy

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

15 Jul 2024

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

Let me check in early and got me a room on first floor since I have problems with stairs. Very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Evening staff was not very welcoming. Morning staff was good. Breakfast was not as good as other hotels with breakfast included. Room was tidy however the shower floor needs to be scrubbed better.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

6 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok cheap stay. Many small detail in disarray.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Older hotel, definitely in need of some updating. But beds were comfortable and room was clean. It met our needs.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Was not worth $522 for 2 nights. Didn't want to take my shoes off, needs a revamp on the entire Hotel. People running it were very friendly though

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

23 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean quiet place to stay with the family.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Rodriguez

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My room they first gave me was a non smoking room but smelled horrible from smoke. I went and talked to front desk the kind man switched my room with no issues. My 3 year old son has severe asthma and they switched my room no questions. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Travelled with family and small children

15 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed here the weekend of June 7th-9th. Checked in. Asked for # of guest said 4. Wanted to charge a different room rate due to "waffle mix" for breakfast. Told them we wont eat breakfast there. Myself, wife, 3yr old and 12yr old who stayed. Get to room, Tv stand was 3/4 broken and tv didnt work. Room had 2 hand towels 2 face towels 1 drying towel and a floor towel. Told staff bout tv. Tried to fix it still didnt work. Left to do something after a long day of baseball, called the hotel to ask what is being done about the tv, he asked were we in the room said no his reponse was if you not in the room why worry about the tv. You not there to watch it. I said we paid for the room that included a tv. We were trying to be patient as it didnt work Friday either. Sunday, woke up to shower, yup you guessed it, no hot water. All the guess were complaining. Was told that we would get some type of refund. Still havent received that. Couple good things, the pool was heated but the hot tub was broken. The bathroom in the pool area was pretty clean. Good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan, Woodward

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We did a one night stay. I will say the lobby area and hallways were definitely hot. Rooms air was off as well but I understand that to save money. But room was clean it seems that they are about to remodel. They had boxes and caution tape around certain areas. Pool was just right temp. The staff was extremely helpful and nice.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberlie

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

11 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We got 2 rooms with hot tubs in the rooms. We had no hot water the whole stay. Not in the tubs, the sink, or the shower. My side of the bed the lamp didn't work and neither did the outlets. In the other room 2 outlets didn't work and no hot water. Complete waste of my money and time.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024