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Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport

3.0 of 5
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This place is TIRED!!! The photos of this place are misleading, the rooms are small, the beds are OK at best. The carpets don't look like they have been replaced since 1972. The bathrooms are dated as well. The place is need of landscaping in the worst way. When you pull in around the hotel there are weeds all over... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

The hotel in major need of an overhaul. The rooms were clean, but out dated. We were with a large party and one of them had problems with the bathroom door knob and got stuck in the bathroom for a bit of time. The hotel staff was notified and the maintenance man fixed it immediately. The hallway carpets were very... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

Came in late; they allowed our pets which was good for an usually cold May night. Breakfast ended too early for us to get any. Because we arrived after 1:00 we did not get up in time to eat. Breakfast til 10 would have been good. That was the only complaint.

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Waverly, IA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

The absolute best thing about this hotel is the staff. The desk clerk was wonderful. The breakfast host was attentive, friendly, and excellent. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was more than rolls, so I don't have room for complaints. In fact, I was so cozy in my bed that I accidentally slept in an extra hour. Another advantage is... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013 via mobile

The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly. There Bennigan's attached. Room was clean though a bit outdated. Some rooms face interior with your "window" facing the lobby - noisy. If your looking for a clean moderately priced room by the airport it fits the bill. On the plus side the bed was good quality

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Munising, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

This was my first time staying at this motel. I was in Iowa for business and was scheduled to stay there the night before I flew home. The first room they gave me was a room next to the lobby with a window that faced inside the motel which meant I would have to keep my curtain drawn while there.... More

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Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

After taking 3 international visitors to the DSM airport at 6am, we found that their flights had been cancelled, and rescheduled for the next day. Needing a place for them to spend the day and night, and wanting a nice restaurant, we stopped at the Best Western Airport Hotel. The staff was most accommodating, they let my guests check in... More

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

I stay here for work and they are always consistently clean. Shuttle drivers are always on time to pick us up/drop off at the airport. Free breakfast is always consistent quality. For better wifi get an even number room. It's on the pool side but closer to the router. The low 200's will get you further away from the pool... More

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Crown Point, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

If your going to be in the Des Moines area I would highly recommend the Magnuson Hotel at 1810 Army Post Road. We were there several weeks and had the pleasure of meeting some of the greatest people the midwest could offer. There shuttle drivers will glide you from the airport or around town. They make fabulous recommendations from the... More

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Jefferson City, Missouri
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

My wife and I stayed one night in Oct 2012. Staff was nice and the hotel was clean. Great pool. The breakfast buffet is at the attached Bennigans and was typical breakfast buffet quality. However, they have an awesome variety of items to choose from. The bed was comfortable and the room clean but our pillows were lumpy and hard... More

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Also Known As:
Des Moines Best Western
Best Western Des Moines
Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport Iowa
Address: 1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315
Region: United States > Iowa > Des Moines
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #16 of 44 hotels in Des Moines
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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