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Tsing Tsao West

5 of 5 stars
Des Moines, IA
Nov 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

And they DO accept credit/debit cards, now. The Orange Beef is the best I have ever had. The service is excellent, too! more

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

3 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
Nov 4, 2009

I traveled to Des Moines for business, and stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn based on previous good experiences at other HGIs. Unfortunately, I was unable to get any work done at the hotel, because the...more

Microtel Inn And Suites Urbandale

5 of 5 stars
Middle of the Mitten
Sep 22, 2009

Clean well equipped room, friendly helpful staff, breakfast as advertised. We had put in a full day on the road and the was helpful. Not fancy, just good value for the money. more

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