Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center

I was greeted with a smile from the Desk Clerk, completely apprised of all the amenities and urged to make use of them. My room was delightfully clean and cooled, beginning with the sitting room and kitchenette, separate room for sleeping, and yet another room for shower and toilet. Needless to say, my first luxury was dropping my luggage in the waiting rack and climbing in to the hot shower which had shampoo/conditioner/body cleanser readily available, a very welcome option following the past day and night full of missed and delayed flights. Tucked in to the counter was a powerful hair dryer - very welcome as I neglected to bring mine. Within an hour of arrival, I was restored and ready to attend my granddaughter's graduation events thanks to the functionality of the room! The next morning I was amazed at the hot buffet breakfast prepared and served up by two friendly, helpful hosts. The buffet offered hot steamy biscuits and gravy, sausage, light fluffy scrambled eggs, cereal - both hot and cold, yogurt, toast, bagels, juice and coffee bars and so much more. Guests could choose to eat in or outside on the beautiful patio or surrounding grounds. Check out was easy peazy - I just turned in my keys and received a printout of my payment. Later I received the 'how did we do?' e-mail which I am happy to say FIVE STARS across the board!!!

Clean hotel, good location near a lot of gas and food choices, and convenient to the highway. Rooms ok, but could use a little “TLC” -first room we were given was ‘accessible’ which we don’t need nor did we book- plus it was on first floor by the indoor pool and facing parking lot- very noisy plus toilet making high pitch noise and the hallway outside had industrial fans blowing (? Not sure why). But staff very nice and was accommodating to switch us to a different room. Breakfast options ok, but Coffee unfortunately somewhat watery.

Breakfast was ok

Helpful staff and clean room. Nice location.