Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Wasnt much for breakfast options. No cable, no pool. Unpleasant front desk staff at time of check in. But i will say the cottage are is very peaceful and relaxing. Lots of outdoor seating. Really loved the outdoor areas.

I wanted to give this non-chain hotel a chance but I was disappointed. We booked on hotels.com so didn’t know the pool and hot tub was closed for renevations, plus the entire 2nd floor. It was pretty full and had some noisy kids. We had several times when someone knocked on our door and fled. Then, terrifyingly, I was woken from a sound sleep at 11:30 by someone trying to enter, and they managed to open the door that I thought deadbolted. My husband said it was a staff person and they quickly shut the door when realizing we were in the room. The wall paper was ripped, the remote missing the backing, the OJ dispenser was broken. One positive was that I liked their fridge which had an actual freezer component.

They are doing construction remodel but didn't interfere with our stay.

They have been renovating and things are kind of a mess. Pool being worked on. 2nd floor under renovation. 1st floor still needs done. Only 3rd floor done. No wash cloths in our room the first night. No hot water 2nd day in the afternoon. Had to take a cold shower. One of these things is no big deal but when they all happen on the same visit it makes you think twice if you want to stay again. 2nd day breakfast had cold and underdone breakfast potatoes.

This was probably the quaintest hotels we've stayed in lately. The decor is so cute, the room was clean and comfortable. My only complaint is that we weren't able to spend more time there. Worth taking a side trip off the interstate to stay there if you're passing through the state.

Breakfast

The room was clean. There was carpet renovation going young on but they stopped at 8pm with the noise. The staff let us know about the weather conditions going on at the time. They were very helpful.

The room we booked was given to someone else, but they gave us a free upgrade to a much bigger room with a big hot tub. Everything was very clean, no musty odor like you get with some other hotels that have hot tubs in the room. Very pleasant experience, we will stay again!

Nice

Staff was personable and helpful. The low pet price was extremely appreciated. Breakfast was great and our dog got a little treat too.

Very welcoming

Staff not helpful at all. Was remodeling so was not informed pool was closed. Do not recommend this place

Staff was great. Only downfall was no tv reception for the first 2 hours after my check in. Front desk said it was because it was raining hard. Once the rain stopped, I got reception. Tried to take a bath while I was waiting for the tv to work and only had lukewarm water. Was disappointed.

My room with the whirlpool tub.

I loved everything! The beds are so so comfortable

They are in the process of making some updates that are needed.

Recommend, quiet, clean.

Good breakfast, and the employee managing while our stay was very kind and helpful. Made sure all the kiddos got everything they wanted for breakfast.

Comfortable stay. One of our favorite hotels to stay at when traveling and visiting Des Moines.

Staff were wonderful! Beds were comfortable! So great having my whole family in one room!!