Modest rooms & suites, some with whirlpool tubs, in a relaxed hotel offering free breakfast & a gym.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

Off I-35 and 5 miles from the Living History Farms, this casual hotel is 11 miles from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and 13 miles from Des Moines International Airport. The unpretentious rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add minifridges, microwaves, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas; some have whirlpool tubs. Kids stay at no cost with their parents. Freebies include parking, and continental breakfast served in a bright dining room. There's also an exercise room.

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