About Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
The Candlewood Suites Des Moines is right off I-80 and features spacious all-suites accommodations.
All of the rooms include air-conditioning, a large work desk, free Wi-Fi, a recliner, a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, free local calls and a fully-stocked kitchen.
The hotel offers a fitness center, a laundry room, a business center, a safe at the front desk, DVD and CD rentals, barbecue grills, picnic tables and weekly housekeeping. Free on-site parking is available and pets are accepted for a small fee.
Guests can grab a snack at the Candlewood Cupboard and then enjoy diverse dining options within walking distance of the hotel such as Culver’s, C K’s Steakhouse, Subway and Arby’s.
Attractions like Glow Golf, the Jordan House, Des Moines Art Center, the Science Center of Iowa and the Iowa State Capital are less than a 15-minute drive from the Candlewood Suites Des Moines.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Rooms possess necessary amenities
The hotel is ideal for longer stays but its in-room features were also appreciated by guests staying for shorter periods of time. They liked the fact that the rooms were equipped with a full kitchen which boasted a microwave, a refrigerator, utensils, cookware and cleaning supplies. They also stated that the rooms were clean with bedding and towels being fresh and bright, and most guests enjoyed the comfortable mattresses.
positive:
Helpful amenities
The hotel provides guests with free use of its washers and dryers, access to its board games, DVDs and small appliances. Instead of having to seek out a grocery store, guests can buy items from the Candlewood Cupboard, which features a variety of items from cereal to drinks and laundry detergent.
positive:
Professional front-desk staff
Guests found the staff to be professional and polite, and they stated that special requests such as switching rooms, checking out late or hailing a cab were executed swiftly.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Housekeeping sometimes spotty
While most guests found that housekeeping did a good job, a few noted that the cleaning between guests had been less than thorough, as trash bins were not emptied and the bathrooms weren't spotless.
negative:
Some rooms not ideal
Guests ending up in rooms that hadn't yet been refurbished noted that some of the furniture was worn and had holes and the shower drains were clogged. Some of the renovated non-smoking rooms have previously been used as smoking rooms, and some guests reported that the evidence of this was obvious by the smell of cold smoke.
negative:
A bit noisy
A few guests pointed out that the highway traffic could be heard at night, and sometimes pets can be heard barking.