4755 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
Nightly Rates: ( 45.99 - 79.99 )
2 Star
Des Moines, Iowa home to the Iowa State Fair. 150 Quiet Standard Queen, King, and Double Queen, including Suites, Hot Tub Suites and Handicap Rooms. Business Center with access to Internet in Lobby Area Complimentary SuperStart Breakfast Complimentary Coffee and Tea Available 24 hours Large Vehicle Truck and RV Parking Pets Welcome with Permission $10 Pet Fee Per Night Children 15 and Under Stay Free with Adult Interior Corridor with Electronic Locks 24 Hour Front Desk Fax & Copy Service

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· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 03:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1985
· Renovated in 1996
· 151 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 3 floors.
Turn right onto Fleur Rd, 3 blocks to Army Post Road. Turn right then 5 miles to I-35 East. Five miles to Exit #131 which is Merle Hay Rd. Turn right onto Merle Hay then one block.
Take I-90 West, Exit 131. Turn Left at the Exit. Motel is located on the Left.
Take I-35 South which merges to I-80 West, Exit 131. Turn Left at the Exit. Motel is located on the Left.
Take I-35 North which merges to I-80 East, Exit 131. Turn Right at the Exit. Motel is located on the Left.
Take I-80 East, Exit 131. Turn Right at the Exit. Motel is located on the Left.
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