City: Des Moines, IA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (515) 223-7700 or (888) 433-61

Address: 1428 Forest Ave.

Description: This 112-room all-suite hotel near the intersection of I-235 and I-35/80 maintains a cozy feel, with warm colors and mood lighting. Even the smaller “studio suites” have quite a bit of space, at 500 square feet, and like all other rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, and cooking range, as well as a pull-out sofa bed (there’s no charge for an extra person in the room). Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available, as are DVD player rentals, and there’s a business center. Complimentary newspapers are provided to guests. The hotel has an outdoor pool and whirlpool, and a small fitness center, and guests also have free access to a nearby gym. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served every morning, while a social hour offers free beer, wine, and snacks Mon through Thurs 5 to 6 p.m. Numerous franchise restaurants are located nearby. The hotel shuttle runs to and from the airport as well as to destinations in a 5-mile radius, but it must be reserved 2 days in advance. Pets are allowed with a fee.