Des Moines is a major center of the insurance and financial services industries, home to Wells Fargo, ING Group, Principal Financial Group and Nationwide Mutual Insurance. The Des Moines area has fun attractions as well, such as the Adventureland theme park, the Des Moines Science and Art Centers and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Both business travelers and vacationers like (and need) to save money, however, and Des Moines has a number of motels with cheap rates and discounts.
The Village Inn Motel accommodations include deluxe rooms, which have large beds and work desks; standard rooms, with cable TV; and Jacuzzi rooms, which come with king beds and a whirlpool tub. All guests receive free local calls and fresh coffee in the lobby, with wireless Internet access also available. The Village Inn Motel has dry cleaning and laundry services for an additional charge. As of May 2010, all standard and deluxe rooms at the Village Inn Motel were less than $55. The motel has discounted rates for members of AAA and AARP and special corporate rates. There is also an Internet special, which gives 10 percent off the rate of a deluxe room to guests who mention they saw the Village Inn on the Web.
Village Inn Motel
1348 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-265-1674
villageinnmotel.com
Super 8 Des Moines/Airport is less than half a mile from Des Moines International and offers its own shuttle during the week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Super 8 has copy and fax services and wireless Internet access. All rooms come with refrigerators, cable TV and free local calls. Microwaves and recliners are also available in some rooms. The motel has an indoor heated pool, fitness center and hot tub and offers guests a complimentary "Superstart" breakfast daily. Rates in 2010 started at around $70 per night, with discounts for seniors and members of AARP and AAA.
Super 8 Des Moines/Airport
1920 Hackley Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-285-5180
super8.com
Motel 6 Des Moines South-Airport is a family-friendly motel less than one mile from the airport. Kids stay free and well-behaved animals are welcome for an additional nightly fee. Guest rooms come with queen, king or double beds. The Motel 6 also offers free morning coffee, complimentary expanded cable TV and free local calls. Public transportation and restaurants are nearby, and the motel has its own laundry services. In 2010, rates for all rooms started at less than $40, and guests 60 years or older can receive an additional 10 percent discount.
Motel 6 Des Moines South-Airport
4817 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-287-6364
motel6.com
