Tru by Hilton Grimes Des Moines, Des MoinesTru by Hilton Grimes Des Moines in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 43 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $125 a night (cached, not a live quote).Tru by Hilton Grimes Des Moines is a new-build hotel at 701 NE Gateway Drive in Grimes, Iowa, just off Highway 141 at exit 152. It sits beside the Grimes Sports Complex, close to the Hy-Vee Multiplex and a few minutes from the 515 Fieldhouse, which makes it a practical base for families and teams attending sporting events. Rooms are clean and comfortable, and guests get free breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and market, and a lobby with workspace and games for children. Rates start around $125 a night. As a recently opened property, it is still settling in, and some guests have criticised management decisions.What stands out

Clean, comfortable rooms

Free breakfast daily

Indoor pool and 24-hour gym

Handy for sports complexes

Watch out for

Some complaints about management

Pool is on the small side

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