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5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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Ramada Tropics Resort and Conference Center
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Ranked #13 of 44 hotels in Des Moines
3.5 of 5 stars 438 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Newton
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Knoxville, Iowa, Usa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Omaha
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Henderson
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Lamoni
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Ramada Tropics Hotel
Ramada Tropics Hotel Des Moines
Ramada Hotel Des Moines
Des Moines Ramada
Ramada Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort And Conference Center Des Moines, Iowa
Address: 5000 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322 (Formerly Holiday Inn Merle Hay)
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Region: United States > Iowa > Des Moines
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#3 Best Value Hotels in Des Moines
#4 Business Hotels in Des Moines
#9 Family Hotels in Des Moines
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