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Valley West Inn

3535 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Valley West Inn
Ranked #10 of 16 hotels in West Des Moines
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

We started off missing a light bulb an it didn't improve. Toilet didn't flush, super low shower head, flimsy towels, and more stairs than an MC Esher painting. Smell varies by location. Don't be fooled by the lobby.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My friend and I had a girlfriends get together and spent one night at this hotel. Although it is an older hotel, the carpeting appeared to be new and the room was in good repair. The room was very large and the beds either had foam toppers or new pillowtop mattresses. Although our window faced the parking lot, the room... More

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Ames, Iowa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

I recently stayed here for a weekend retreat (fairly large group of 100+ folks) and was quite disappointed with the decor of the hotel, the quality of the furnishings, and overall experience. Check-in was fairly smooth, not a whole lot of extra care or courteously by the hotel staff. After a few minutes I was able to find my room... More

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We had our family gathering for the holidays and we could not have had a better place to do so. We felt very welcome and very much at home. The rooms were incredible, clean and with plenty of amenities to enjoy. Enjoyed the bar afterwards and had a very delightful breakfast. Location was perfect for everyone coming in from different... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

We have had at least four return extended stays during the past few years and each time the experience is more enjoyable. It is our home away from home; a place where we feel appreciated, comfortable and cared for. There is little I can add to my wife's comments other than to say that we have stayed at least 12... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

Hotel was very out dated and dirty. When we got there, a guy was fumigating the room next door. I pulled away the comforter and a spider ran away. The hall ways were hot and smelled like urine. We received only two towels for the three of us staying there and one tiny bar of soap. The tv was old... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

This hotel is old, run down, and generally dirty. The headboards are made of cheap foam, and in our room, there were dozens of holes poked in them. The blankets and towels were stained and the room was generally dirty.There are many other hotels in the area that offer much cleaner and more comfortable rooms at comparable prices.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

Room was clean and will maintained, however, furnishings seemed very dated. No WiFi which in my mind is a big negative, there was a room down the hall that had computers for guest use. There is a restaurant and separate sports bar in the hotel and a large shopping center across the street. Located just off I-235.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2012

Let me preface this by saying the actual bedroom itself was shockingly clean and decent compared to the rest of the facility. The hallways are dirty and run down, with stained carpeting and dingy dirty walls. The elevator belongs in a horror movie. To get to our room, we had to travel down 3 long hallways that just kept leading... More

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Council Bluffs, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Great Hotel with very reasonable rates. The staff was very helpful and the rooms were perfect..VERY CLEAN. Great location, near tons of restaurants (Joe's Crab Shack is my favorite) and the Jordan Creek Mall is only a couple minutes away. I travel often for work and very few hotels offer the convenience that Valley West Inn has. The hotel has... More

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Additional Information about Valley West Inn

Also Known As:
Valley West Hotel West Des Moines
Valley West Hotel
Address: 3535 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Region: United States > Iowa > West Des Moines
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Best Value Hotels in West Des Moines
#4 Business Hotels in West Des Moines
Price range (per night): 91 AUD - 163 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Great mallside location! Next to the popular Valley West Inn of Iowa! Within walking distance to Target, Steinmart, and Hyvee (grocery store). Excellent location next to Interstate 235 in West Des Moines. Very close to downtown. Only a hop-skip-and-jump away from Des Moines entertainment venues! ... more   less 
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