WoodSpring Suites Ankeny des Moines

Whenever there is some sort of major event in Des Moines, prepare yourself for sticker shock as the prices for hotels double, and even then most are sold out. Somehow I cannot justify paying $200/night for a hotel room that was under $100 the day before so I did a little checking online and was delighted to find this hotel in nearby Ankeny. I have never stayed at a WoodSpring Suites before but the price was right & the reviews were decent so I made my reservation, sight unseen. Tina at the front desk was friendly, efficient & welcoming, with a kind word for everyone that came through the lobby. Room had kind of a Motel 6 vibe, minimalistic & basic, perhaps a bit austere but clean. Kitchenette unit w/apartment size 3/4 fridge & freezer, microwave & 2 burner elec stove but be prepared to bring your own utensils, dishes & cookware, paper towels, dish soap, etc if you plan to do any cooking en suite. Not much counter space in the bathroom but it was clean. Towels & bed linens decent, bed & pillows fairly comfortable. Easily accessible bedside & table/desk outlets for charging electronics. I would have appreciated a table or floor lamp as the overhead lights were a bit harsh but happily the stovetop hood light sufficed. Limited DirecTV programming but I travel with a Roku Firestick & was able to stream Netflix, Prime, YouTube etc & watch my faves via free wifi w/strong signal. Pet friendly. No in-room coffee or continental but you could take yourself out for a proper sit down breakfast with the money you saved by staying here and still come out ahead. Nothing fancy but entirely adequate. I chuckled to myself as I realized how spoiled I had become, accustomed to more upscale lodging. Under the circumstances, I was grateful. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again but if you have any doubts, ask to see your room beforehand to make sure it will fit your needs.

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The hotel is clean and neat, And the location is good. But what makes this hotel a place I want to be is the friendliness and welcoming feeling I get from some members of the staff who go out of their way to make me feel at home. Rhea, An exceptional staff member is why I have returned for years. I often arrive after hours, yet she greets me with a smile and offer to help however needed. She has come to adjust my t.v. late in the evening as well as many other instances of kindness which go way beyond what one would expect at a hotel! If you want to Stay at a comfortable, clean hotel where you are made to feel like family, I would recommend woodspring suites In ankeny iows.