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Bavarian Inn - Des Moines

5220 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Bavarian Inn - Des Moines
Ranked #38 of 44 hotels in Des Moines
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Fort Dodge, Iowa
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

First off the sign says Budget Inn but the hotel name is now Extend a suites. The front desk lady was very friendly and quite helpful with directions and giving us info on the area however, the other staff and my stay was HORRIBLE the first room i went in smelled like smoke and i had killed 3 cockroaches with... More

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Kansas City
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

The hotel has changed owners and is now known as Extend a Suites. Rooms get no room cleaning just new towels while we were there. Also they will not refund if you dont stay as long as you originally planed. There are much better for much less, the rooms were not the dirtiest I have seen, but they certainly have... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It was smelly, old, the staff was rude. DO NOT GO HERE. IT IS NOT WORTH FIVE DOLLARS!!! I hated it so much. It is NOT in a safe area. The pool was in a green house and the water looks like pee! This place needs to be bulldozed!

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NASHWAUK
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

As someone who visits Mom & Pop motels frequently, this was a surprise. Dirty filthy, no clock,no fridge,no phone,rock hard mattress,old old sheets and blankets,only stayed cause to beat up and tired to drive more.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012 via mobile

The outside looks bad, and the lobby smells like smoke.. my first impression was not good, the rooms are ok that is if you get the ones by the lobby on 1st floor... Since I'm writing this in the night of my stay, i have nothing to say about the breakfast other then the area of where is set does... More

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Oakland, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

We cancelled our reservation on the spot after going into the lobby. It smelled old, looked old and the hotel clerk looked very bad was on a cell phone yelling and didnt even acknowledge us initially. It was in a bad area near auto repair shops with no other hotels nearby. Dont even try it

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DFW
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2009

They may be renovating this hotel, but it is dirty, smoky and the lowest of the lowest to stay in. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2009

I have stayed many of times at this hotel over a 20 year span.I thought they was just going to bulldoze it .I would like to say hats off to the new owners for there care of the community.keep up all the hard work I will be back to stay agian its the best ive seen it look in 15... More

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Wheaton, IL
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2008

We took a family driving vacation this year and ended up staying here. What a mistake! This place is VERY rundown, the staff was not friendly, you only got coffee or donuts in the morning if you were fast enough. The pool area is listed as indoor - but it's not! They put up some plastic "greenhouse" walls that are... More

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Garland, Utah
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2007

I don't think I could stay here again. The room was clean, but the smoke from adjoining rooms filled our room as well, making it hard to sleep. Our clothes still smelled like tobacco smoke two days later. The bathroom dressing area was only large enough for one person to use at a time. There was a mirror in the... More

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Also Known As:
Bavarian Hotel Des Moines
Address: 5220 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
Region: United States > Iowa > Des Moines
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Ranked #38 of 44 hotels in Des Moines
Price range (per night): S$83 - 108
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Bavarian Inn, Des Moines, Iowa, the affordably priced, friendly, full service hotel.  Check out our Bavarian Inn Restaurant.  Have fun at our Red Baron Lounge.  The Bavarian Inn caters and has several meeting facilities for you to plan your next group event with accommodations for groups up to 150 people.  The Bavarian Inn features an exercise room, indoor pool and hot tub, consistently clean rooms, friendly staff, cable TV, 24 hour complimentary coffee, morning pastries, and special rates for extended stays.  Located on NE 14th St., 3 blocks north of I 80 & I 35 (Exit 136) on the North side of Des Moines with easy access to all parts of the metro area. ... more   less 
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