I chose this hotel based on the location and the price. We were visiting family in Waukee over Labor Day weekend and the Sleep Inn-Waukee was very convenient to get to from I-80 and from our family's home. The exercise room offered more options than the typical treadmill and bike. There were also exercise balls, medicine balls, and a wide variety of hand weights. The breakfast was consistently good with a variety of choices and the area was kept clean and well-stocked even though there were a lot of guests. The hotel is dog-friendly and I must have seen 10 different dogs over the weekend, but never heard any barking from our room. One woman brought her dog into the breakfast area and the breakfast room attendant was very polite in telling the guest that the dog was not allowed and offered to take care of the dog while the guest got some breakfast. The attendant took the dog for a tour of the 1st floor introducing him to other staff along the way 😆.

The door to the room that we were assigned at check-in did not close securely. We reported that to the front desk and were promptly assigned another room. However, we also noticed that the exterior side door to the hotel also did not latch securely so it could be opened without using a guest room card. While the hotel is not in a high-crime area, more attention could be given to guest security.

Breakfast is a good mix of things and the location works great for us. We have family that lives in Waukee. The pool also works great for my handicap wife and the pool was heated this time. Have stayed in the past and the heating system for the pool wasn’t working. ☹️

We wish you had a clock for the pool area and more handicap rooms.

We enjoyed staying here. The staff was great and very accommodating. Room was a little small but very clean and very comfortable. Hotel is fairly new. Breakfast was better than any hotel we stayed at during our 5 days of travel. Just off I80 so was really convenient. Highly recommend.

Close to the interstate, so easy on and off. Seemed to be a very new hotel, so very clean, bright, and pleasant. Breakfast was very good with good variety, Lots of facilities that we did not use but would have been nice if we had had the time. Gas station next door so easy to refuel before we left in the morning.

No restaurants close by. This apparently is a complaint as they had a list of restaurants that were 10 to 15 min drive, but the drive was through all new developments and a little out of the way.

Very Clean. Great staff in a nice part of the city. Hot Breakfast was nice.

The toilet in our room wasn’t working properly so they moved us to another room. Unfortunately it wasn’t a king bed but rather two queen beds.

New, clean, modern & comfy linens & pillows. ice machine on each floor keyless entry gas, coffee place, quick stop food market next door

could use more USB ports for devices towels could be more robust but they were nicely matched throughout, white with no stains & lighter weight which my spouse loves due to a should limitation.

It was new and very clean. It was also quiet and great for rest after a long travel day.

The temperature was hard to control. It was freezing in the room when we arrived and the temp wouldn’t adjust.

Friendly and helpful staff. Incredibly comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast, with a wide range of choices. Warm, clean and well-cared-for property. The pool and exercise rooms were additional pluses. A great value overall!

nothing.

Staff was very helpful, professional and pleasant

Personally I simply don’t care for interstate lodging but understand that it’s necessary. I do wish I could open a window for fresh air

We were traveling with our cat. The rooms was large enough to place our litterbox, food & water bowls and not feel crowded for space. Staff was very nice & good breakfast.