Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up, and is approximately 8.9 miles from Des Moines Public Library.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 16 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per day, and requests for extra beds must be made in advance.

Wildwood Lodge & Suites - Des Moines Hotel

Average nightly price at Wildwood Lodge & Suites by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$98
March	US$100
April	US$108
May	US$110
June	US$118
July	US$125
August	US$140
September	US$106
October	US$116
November	US$114
December	US$103

What guests think

Across many reviews, guests describe Wildwood Lodge & Suites as clean, cozy, and welcoming, with exceptionally friendly staff, spacious rooms, and a rustic lodge vibe in a convenient location near the interstate and walkable dining.

Families highlight the warm pool and hot tub, outdoor fire pit, and comfortable lobby spaces with games. Breakfast receives frequent praise, though several reviews note limited meat or uneven quality. Drawbacks include dated bathrooms and lighting, minor maintenance issues, and occasional noise for pool-facing rooms or temporary pool closures. Expect a friendly, characterful stay with useful amenities.

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Facilities

Warm indoor pool and hot tub are popular, along with the outdoor fire pit and comfortable lobby spaces with games. Pet friendly, with a few mentions of temporary pool closures or a broken hot tub.

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Rebekah

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and relaxing. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and enjoyed relaxing by the fire pit. The staff was very nice.

10

R Lorraine

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Very fun atmosphere. Noticed that families with kids seemed very comfortable— pool, hot tub, games, etc. I enjoyed the pool & hot tub too!

4

Wyatt

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was closed which im sure like many was the reason for choosing them. I understand things happen but when your service is no longer full you usually offer something in exchange. No offers for anything were made.

10

Carol

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool area and hot tub were great.

10

Meghan

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the most adorable hotels I have stayed at! They truly make good use of all the space, and I really enjoyed the that they have a firepit outside, as well as coffee and tea throughout the day. I stay in Des Moines often that I will absolutely stay here again.

10

melissa

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice people, great pool hot tub and fire pit.

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Vicki

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was not working. Very disappointing. This should have been on the site. No discout was given.

10

Celia

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We appreciate the dinner recommendation when we checked in. The staff was very friendly. We stayed midweek and always had the nice pool and hot tub to ourselves during our stay. We enjoyed the outdoor firepit. The decor in our room was cute and we enjoyed the decor across the hotel.

10

Joanna

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rarely do I use a pool, because it is always too cold. Not at Wildwood, the heated pool is kept warm and comfortable! :)

10

Christina

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful at check-in. There was ice water available at the front desk for filling water bottles. Restaurants and convenience stores were close by, very walkable. The fitness room was small but very well equipped. My only complaint was that the fitness room did not open until 7 am, and the key had to be requested from the front desk, instead of being accessible with the guest room key.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean. Some reviews note wear or lapses such as loose grout, cracked tiles, damp rooms, or an isolated pest report.

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Bill

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really enjoy staying at the Wildwood Lodge. Its decor is getting fatigued. Bathroom door had a hole on the inside. Likely from the shower curtain not reaching the shower stall on the bottom. Cracked tiles on the floor and the mirror was barely holding together. Everything was very clean!

10

Toni

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was built in the 1950's, and was recently remodeled. The lobby is very nicely decorated. There is a creek by the property. Breakfast was edible, not great. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very dark, damp, and the only window didn't open. Towels never dried and sheets felt damp. Very poor lighting. No closets. Could hardly hear the TV with volume at maximum. Sheets were never changed the whole week we were there, but we did get fresh towels and garbage was collected from the rooms every other day as requested. Nice fire pits. Beautiful area. Close to everything but still quiet.

10

Julie

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is so friendly, the rooms are clean and it’s decorated so cute and welcoming.we stay here 3 times a year when we travel to see our daughter

6

David

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lodge was pretty good. Good location, walking distance to a few restaurants. Breakfast was included. Limited selection but pretty good. Front desk was friendly and helpful. Carpet in room needed a good cleaning

10

Jessica

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was great! We always choose the Wildwood when we come to Des Moines. The breakfast is top notch and the people are so friendly. Only issue: there was a light out in the shower and we found one hair in the shower. Nothing too big, we still enjoyed our stay and it didn’t hinder us from wanting to stay again. Overall will be back!

10

Mark

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded my expectations for cleanliness and courtesy.

2

Robyn

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We found a bed bug shell in our bed the next morning and the staff refused to comp us what so ever.

8

Cari

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a cute little spot to stay over the weekend. You can tell the people who own the place care, want it to work and are trying to put intentional touches into everything. It’s located walking distance to some chain food and very close to the highway and chain stores. My lower star ranking is merely due to some upgrades that should be considered as they grow. Our water pressure was very, very poor regardless of the spigot setting, and the grout from the tiles on the ground kept breaking off onto our feet. There was also a rather large hole in the bathroom where the ventilation was dropped in and the wood on the door was peeling off. Not a game changer for us by any measure, but definitely something that could bother someone else. We would 100% stay again - thank you for the great experience!

10

Kristine

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Lobby was very nice and inviting. Check in very good. Very friendly staff

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with cozy lodge decor, and many stays are quiet. Some report dated bathrooms, poor lighting or humidity, mixed mattress/pillow comfort, and noise in rooms facing the pool.

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Dennis

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable. It was VERY humid outside, but the AC didn't really eliminate the humidity in the room. It felt cool AND humid inside, which wasn't very comfortable.

10

Amy

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay here frequently when we’re in town. Parking is easy and front desk staff is consistently excellent. Special thank you to Jen at the front desk. We stayed in room 315, on the opposite side of the section where the pool is, and it was extremely quiet. The bathroom looked like it could use a little TLC, but the room was quiet and warm and dark when we needed to sleep. In room, coffee was surprisingly good. Nice to have a breakfast as an option. We will be back!

4

Jeff

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Wifi did not work for Android devices. We called their tech support who said they would call back and never did.

6

Soojin

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous staff but dated building. My room had a window facing the indoor pool which was odd.

8

Tina

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here once a year and it is usually perfect. Our bed was not comfortable this time. My husband and I both woke up with sore backs. It was not a good 3.5 hour drive home with sore backs.

10

Keith

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room large walk in shower safe area

8

Kayla

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds not comfy only complaint

8

Julie

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There are rooms that overlook the indoor swimming area that opens at 7:00 am and lots of kids are there early. If you don’t like screaming and laughter that early you should request a room that is not in that area. The hotel is very kid friendly with a good breakfast.

10

john

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and the bed comfortable - very reasonable rates.

10

Emma

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We did a little weekend away in Des Moines with our kids (2 and 4yo) and Wildwood was perfect! Such a cozy atmosphere! The pool was unique and warm. It was 3ft-5ft in depth, which I find ideal. The staff was great each time we talked to them. Friendly and knowledgeable! They even had a pack and play step up for us! The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable but the pillows weren't the best. Although we didn't use it, the firepit area is such a good idea! The breakfast was amazing!!! Great variety and it all tasted great. This was more like a small family run hotel, I'll recommend it to everyone.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with staff accommodating requests and resolving issues quickly. A few reports mention curt interactions or minor front-desk delays.

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Michael

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was super helpful. And I left a sweater and they are mailing it to me.

4

Garen

26 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like the fact that the two night counter ladies weren’t very welcoming. Neither of them were doing anything yet seemed irritated to help me when I walked in. The proceeded to give me two room keys which neither worked.

10

Karl

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great until checkout on 7/12. Went to front desk to check out and clerk was having a lengthy conversation with a woman who was either a friend or a guest but I stood there for a couple of minutes, room key in hand so obvious I wanted to complete checkout yet she just kept gabbing as if I wasn’t there~~finally just dropped key on counter and left without a receipt. Poor customer service

10

Daniel

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Though my first night was adjacent to the elevator and ice machine, which was a bit noisy, the staff was quickly to address it. Within an hour or two of me leaving feed back on how my check in went, they made arrangements for my room to be moved. All the front desk staff I encountered were more than friendly and hospitable. I’ve stayed in a lot of place yet non as accommodating as Wildwood Lodge (Clive, Iowa)!

10

lindsay

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were incredibly friendly and professional. The building was super clean, so accommodating, and absolutely comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic and the pool/spa was amazing!

10

Amanda

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was waiting for me when I arrived super late and greeted me happily. They were so friendly and took the time to help me with a car rental issue I’d encountered. Ahead of my arrival, they had also planned to place me in a quieter area of the hotel to avoid any noise issues from a couple groups of teens that were also staying. My room was very clean and felt a little like I was at summer camp with all the lodge decor. Hot hot hot shower water. The pool was also pretty clean, I used the hot tub and it looked like one of the workers was testing the pool water to keep it nice.

10

Kerin

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Was greeted with a smile. She was very friendly and helpful

10

Dave

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Employee at the front desk during check in was a delight, and very accommodating with a special request.

4

Gene

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was okay but when we checked in the lady working at the front desk was rather rude. She asked if it was just two adults and when I told her we had our two grandkids she told me our room wasn’t big enough. I explained that they were young and in fact one would be in a pac n play and the other would sleep with us she told me it didn’t matter I was going to get charged for an upgraded room. My card was then charged another $34. If she was polite about it I would have been fine but she was not.

10

Diana-Christine

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Renee was fantastic! We arrived later than expected due to weather (after 10pm). She'd been working since 7am. She was warm, friendly, cheerful, informative, and helpful.

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Location

Convenient, quiet setting near the interstate with several restaurants and a trail within walking distance. Parking is easy.

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Diane

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We like to stay here because you can walk to restaurants. The staff is always friendly. Their beds are comfortable. These items are why we come back.

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Abby

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were amazing! So kind and friendly and the room was so comfortable

10

Jen

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to, restaurant next door, tucked away in a cul-de-sac area.

10

Linn

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes and Yes. Great place and convient location. Reasonably priced as well.

10

Dyan

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay! Very quiet and nice. We enjoyed relaxing around the fire pit and meeting other guests at the hotel. The area around the hotel is very nice with a variety of different shops. We will stay there again when in the Des Moines area.

10

John

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A very nice hotel in a great location in north western Des Moines. Large room, nicely decorated with a very comfortable bed. All employees were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast, although not elaborate, was very tasty and filling.

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Melissa

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Wildwood is very close to a great trail along Walnut Creek- perfect for morning walk. The breakfast is varied and substantial. Easy on and off to the freeway. I always stay here when in Des Moines.

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John

31 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great restaurants nearby. Convienent to the interstate without being noisy

10

Sandra

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was close to a lot of things

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John

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location. Next to everything but secluded. Felt very safe and comfortable. Easy parking, load/unload, next to restaurant and gas station. Friendly staff, clean, relaxed

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Dining

Hot breakfast is frequently praised for variety and taste. Several guests found options limited or quality uneven at times, especially meats and eggs.

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Jessica

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly and always remember us when we come to stay. The hot tub was great, we don’t usually take time to use it but we had the time and it was a clean area. Breakfast is great also. I will say, I wish they had more options like breakfast potatoes or sausage or bacon but I really can’t complain because the sausage gravy and biscuits are delish and so are the eggs!

10

Cassandra

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Great staff. Delicious breakfast.

8

Scott

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wildwood Lodge has been our go-to place in Des Moines for several years. However, property is getting a bit rundown and needs fixing and updating. Rooms are clean, but showing a lot of wear and tear. In the past, breakfasts were topnotch -- now it's pretty lackluster and not very good (lukewarm eggs, no breakfast meat, etc.). We will be rethinking our lodging in the future.

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Dale

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve always liked this hotel, but it’s beginning to be a little dated. The night we were there it was filled with loud family, gatherings, kids, and teenagers. Breakfast is never great, and that hasn’t changed. Does not accommodate gluten-free.

10

Glenn

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hotel is a Gem! If all Hotels were run like this travel would be far more enjoyable! Very clean, friendly staff stayed here twice and have arrived early and always had a room ready very much appreciated. Breakfast is amazing! I think the staff should be proud of the business they running.

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Shaun

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Wildwood Lodge has an appealing design and the rooms are quite comfortable. There are a variety of eating establishments within walking distance. I greatly enjoyed the hot tub and the landscaping around it. I was quite disappointed in the breakfast. The main course was a gloppy, salty biscuits and gravy, matched with a nearly solid chunk of grits. The pastries were of the lowest, most adulterated variety: think dollar store chocolate-ish donuts. All served on Styrofoam, which is completely at odds with the backwoods, organic feel of the lodge. The bad breakfast greatly lowered my rating for the Wildwood Lodge

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John

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A very nice hotel in a great location in north western Des Moines. Large room, nicely decorated with a very comfortable bed. All employees were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast, although not elaborate, was very tasty and filling.

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Madison

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was the best part!

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Erin

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay - from check in to check out! Good breakfast selection, room size was great, beds were comfortable, location was perfect for what we were in town for.

8

jeff

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was very accommodating when we needed a place to store bicycles. Clean hotel safe area. Only shortcomings were no meat at breakfast and powdered eggs.

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