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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong family stopover with welcoming staff, but check renovation and pool status. A rustic-themed mid-range hotel off I-80/35 in suburban Johnston, scored for what it is.

Stoney Creek is a rustic-themed mid-range hotel in suburban Johnston, with more personality than a standard interstate stop. We'd pick it for a family visit or road-trip break: breakfast and parking are included, and the heated indoor/outdoor pool is a genuine draw. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the friendly staff, comfortable beds and breakfast; September and October 2026 reviews are encouraging about cleanliness, too.

The main reservation is uneven condition. Guests reported worn carpets and maintenance issues before renovations, followed by construction and pool or hot-tub disruptions during summer 2026. An October guest praises the pool, but we'd still confirm renovation progress and hot-tub availability before making those the reason to book. This is good practical comfort rather than polished luxury, and we'd skip it for a car-free stay centered on downtown Des Moines.

  • Best for: Families traveling by car; Interstate road-trip stopovers; Travelers who enjoy lodge-style decor

  • Watch out for: Confirm renovation and hot-tub status; Uneven room and common-area condition; Suburban location requires driving

  • Location: Convenient to I-80/35 and nearby restaurants; not a walkable downtown base.

  • Rooms: Lodge-style rooms generally earn comfort praise, though condition and suite layouts vary.

  • Cleanliness: Recent feedback is predominantly positive despite earlier complaints about worn common areas.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are among the most consistent strengths across review sites.

  • Amenities: Free hot breakfast, heated indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center and bar; verify hot-tub availability.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free; dogs incur an additional fee, and summer 2026 renovations disrupted facilities.

Axel's opinion of Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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A rustic-themed mid-range hotel off I-80/35 in suburban Johnston

8.3/10

A strong family stopover with welcoming staff, but check renovation and pool status.

Stoney Creek is a rustic-themed mid-range hotel in suburban Johnston, with more personality than a standard interstate stop. We'd pick it for a family visit or road-trip break: breakfast and parking are included, and the heated indoor/outdoor pool is a genuine draw. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the friendly staff, comfortable beds and breakfast; September and October 2026 reviews are encouraging about cleanliness, too.

The main reservation is uneven condition. Guests reported worn carpets and maintenance issues before renovations, followed by construction and pool or hot-tub disruptions during summer 2026. An October guest praises the pool, but we'd still confirm renovation progress and hot-tub availability before making those the reason to book. This is good practical comfort rather than polished luxury, and we'd skip it for a car-free stay centered on downtown Des Moines.

Best for

  • Families traveling by car
  • Interstate road-trip stopovers
  • Travelers who enjoy lodge-style decor

Watch out for

  • Confirm renovation and hot-tub status
  • Uneven room and common-area condition
  • Suburban location requires driving
Location
Convenient to I-80/35 and nearby restaurants; not a walkable downtown base.
Rooms
Lodge-style rooms generally earn comfort praise, though condition and suite layouts vary.
Cleanliness
Recent feedback is predominantly positive despite earlier complaints about worn common areas.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are among the most consistent strengths across review sites.
Amenities
Free hot breakfast, heated indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center and bar; verify hot-tub availability.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free; dogs incur an additional fee, and summer 2026 renovations disrupted facilities.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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