How Axel worksAxel $72 a night vs $84 on Booking.com at AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $12 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · Wyndham · 1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines
Air conditioning · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Fridge · Family room
Hotels in Des MoinesA no-frills 3-star airport hotel
6.9/10
Practical for an airport overnight, but dated rooms and pool construction limit its appeal.
This no-frills 3-star across from Des Moines airport makes most sense for a quick overnight before or after flying. We'd consider it for convenience rather than comfort: free breakfast, a free 24-hour airport shuttle and parking during your stay cover the essentials. Expedia and Booking.com guests frequently praise helpful staff, and many find the beds comfortable and rooms adequate for the price.
The trade-offs are real. Reviews across sites describe uneven housekeeping, worn furnishings and maintenance issues, alongside plenty of clean-room reports. The advertised indoor pool was still reported closed for construction in August 2026; don't count on swimming without direct confirmation. There's no elevator, and airport noise can disturb light sleepers. We'd skip it for a longer leisure stay or a family trip built around the pool; confirm shuttle arrangements before an early flight.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$101 a night with Axel against $103 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (2%).
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$2/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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$7/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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$5/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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$4/night less than Booking.com (6%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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$7/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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$12/night less than Booking.com (14%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 19, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Axel $72 a night vs $84 on Booking.com at AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027: $12 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 11.
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Practical for an airport overnight, but dated rooms and pool construction limit its appeal. A no-frills 3-star airport hotel, scored for what it is.
This no-frills 3-star across from Des Moines airport makes most sense for a quick overnight before or after flying. We'd consider it for convenience rather than comfort: free breakfast, a free 24-hour airport shuttle and parking during your stay cover the essentials. Expedia and Booking.com guests frequently praise helpful staff, and many find the beds comfortable and rooms adequate for the price.
The trade-offs are real. Reviews across sites describe uneven housekeeping, worn furnishings and maintenance issues, alongside plenty of clean-room reports. The advertised indoor pool was still reported closed for construction in August 2026; don't count on swimming without direct confirmation. There's no elevator, and airport noise can disturb light sleepers. We'd skip it for a longer leisure stay or a family trip built around the pool; confirm shuttle arrangements before an early flight.
Best for: early departures and late arrivals; budget-minded airport overnights; travelers needing extended parking
Watch out for: pool construction and uncertain reopening; no elevator; request a ground-floor room; uneven room condition and airport noise
Location: Across from the airport; more useful for flying than a walkable downtown stay.
Rooms: Microwaves and mini-fridges are standard; guests report worn furnishings and occasional broken fixtures.
Cleanliness: Many clean-room reports, but recurring housekeeping complaints make consistency a weakness.
Service: Helpful staff are a frequent strength; confirm shuttle reservations and departure timing.
Amenities: Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and airport shuttle; advertised indoor pool remained closed in August 2026 guest reports.
Fees and surprises: Stay parking is free; extended parking costs extra, and Expedia lists a per-stay deposit.
Axel's opinion of AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | $103 a night on Expedia | $2 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $108 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | $115 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $67 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $72 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $68 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $72 a night on Booking.com | $4 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $91 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | $98 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $72 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | $84 a night on Booking.com | $12 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 19, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $95 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $84 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $70 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $84 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Dec 27, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $72 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
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