http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/hid11565 TravelPost.com - Hotel reviews, information, and rates from thousands of websites http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r508103 This place was old, worn, needed updating and a good cleaning. The place was skimpy on towels and washcloths (and I was questioned by the guy at the front desk as to why I asked for extra towels and washcloths). Had to request extra washcloths as there was one washcloth for 3 people. Toilets seemed ultra low flow,the shower head dripped half the water instead of spraying it out, and the light above the sink did not work and I think I saw a french fry from a previous occupant under the desk. I would not recommend this place as there are many budget hotels in the Des Moines area that are much nicer. Additionally, the pool is an outdoor pool- and from the looks of the rest of the hotel I don't know how good it would be. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r508103 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r256220 Think twice before staying here. The carpet in our room was worn and dirty, it even had food crumbs still on it from a previous occupant. The bathroom was not very clean, the toilet didn't flush properly and only one, half-used scummy bottle of shampoo was provided. There was even a big dead bug on the floor when we first walked in. The front desk staff was not very friendly and watch out for the killer speed bumps that surround the place. They could tear up your vehicle, especially if it sits low. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r256220 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r508104 Be careful with this one-you get what you pay for-which is not much. The whole place is very run down and in need of a lot of attention and repairs. Looked nothing like the picture on the website. Our room was on the second floor (all outside corridors),up a flight of wooden stairs with NO handrails and in desperate need of a good cleaning and a coat of paint. The carpet in our room was worn and dirty, even had food crumbs on it from a previous occupant. The bed pillows were broke down and very lumpy and the cases had dark yellow stains on them-made us wonder how clean the beds were. The toilet didn't flush properly and in the basket with our one package of new soap was a half-used bottle of shampoo with soap scum around the top. Overall, we were not very happy with our stay. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Americas_Best_Value_Inn_-_Des_Moines_Urbandale/r508104