Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes, Des MoinesRed Lion Inn & Suites Grimes in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 78 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.8, Agoda 1.5. Rooms from about $133 a night (cached, not a live quote).Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes is a non-smoking hotel located at 251 Gateway Cir in Grimes, Iowa. It caters to business travellers and large groups such as sports teams or wedding parties. The property features air-conditioned rooms, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a steam room. Guests can access a restaurant, bar, and business centre on-site. While the rooms are noted for being clean and the staff is helpful, the building itself is older and dated. Free continental breakfast and self-parking are included with stays.What stands out

Clean and well maintained rooms

Indoor swimming pool and sauna

Helpful and responsive staff

Free continental breakfast

Watch out for

Older building decor

Hot tub may be closed

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