Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Merle Hay Road

4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322 US near Exit 131 on I-35 (~0.1mi)
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2.5 Star Property In Des Moines (Lovington)
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  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free self parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Pool sun loungers
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07/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
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Verified Reviews of Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Merle Hay Road

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Quiet and clean"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Mar-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 28 to Sun Mar 29 2026 at a $94.99 average nightly rate.
"Very, very pleased!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very Clean.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
27-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jul 26 to Sun Jul 27 2025 at a $131.99 average nightly rate.
"Dirty, worn out carpet. Smelled bad."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
Swimming pool cloudy and broken cement. Overall very run down, out dated and smells old. Fixtures in bathroom were working but detached from wall. Not a proper installation. Bedspread was yucky.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 30 to Tue Jul 01 2025 at a $94.99 average nightly rate.
"Horrible"
Overall Score2.0/ 5
The entire place smelled of Marijuana. We were on a non smoking side and people were coming out of there rooms smoking. The breakfast was cold and when I told the lady at the desk she acted like she didn't care. The first ice machine I went to never worked, I had to walk all the way to the lobby to get ice. The halfway floor was so unleavel it was like walking up small hills in spots.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Mar 01 to Sun Mar 02 2025 at a $86.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Adventureland.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Merle Hay Mall - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Buccaneer Arena - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Drake University - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Val Air Ballroom - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Saylorville Lake - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Knapp Center - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Des Moines Art Center - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Valley Junction - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Salisbury House - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Pump It Up - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Greenbelt Trail - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Walnut Ridge Recreation Area - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Water Works Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi

The preferred airport for Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 km / 22.4 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Green Sustainability

Yes

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Vending machine
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Total number of rooms - 116
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

Des Moines Airport. Airport Code, DSM.

Local Shuttle Info: N/A

Breakfast Information

Free Hot Breakfast (Egg Patties, Sausage Patties, Waffles, Coffee, Oatmeal, Cereal, Yoghurt, Bread, Bagels and many more items!M to F: 6am to 9amSat to Sun: 6am: 9:30am

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

No Pets Allowed.

Parking Info

Free Parking

Internet / WiFI

Free WiFi24 Hour business center

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

About Quality Inns

  • Comfortable bedding with soft pillows
  • Hot, fresh, and healthy breakfast options available at certain locations
  • Known for providing friendly services
  • Free high-speed internet, local U.S. calls, and daily USA TODAY newspaper
  • Fresh coffee and tea in the lobby 24/7
  • Great meeting space also offered at most locations

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