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Reviews of Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 2 stars

5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA 50131, United States

#2 of 3 hotels in Johnston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 605 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Great hotel bad timing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No end to the running.

    Nice property. Noisy guests. Running in hallways.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Price is attractive, the property is very kitchy, dated and tired.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Carpet in hallways was not attached, poorly laid, trip hazzard.

    Pool and hot tub were clean and comfortable. Best feature.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Great family stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms

    Pool and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We used the pool and liked that it was both indoor and outdoors. We also used the hot tub but once we got in we noticed that there was a 4 in tall layer of thick scum surrounding the edges of the hot tub. I think it had been there a while also because people ( presumably children) had scratched their names in the scum with fingernails. That disgusted me. It also made me question how clean everything else really was.

    The beds, pillows, and blankets were very comfortable. I liked that there was also a refrigerator and microwave in our room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Needed a quiet comfy room after an 11 hour drive and this place worked out well. A few upgrades and Stoney Creek could
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was lacking but I’ve had much worse, shower water only lukewarm. Workout area needs more free weights and an extra bench/better air circulation.

    Very spacious room for the $ location is convenient to downtown, lady working overnight was very cool. Room was private and quiet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Its not a dive but not the Ritz either!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel needs a remodel! The carpeting to entrance on side of hotel is not laying flat and is becoming unsafe. Lots of stains and tearing! Hotel room: No fan in bathroom, lots of moisture, ceiling showing damage due to this. Walls and trim worn and showing wear and tearNobs loose on drawers,they were there just couldn't pull on them as they were stripped. Staff always courteous and helpful! Breakfast equipment broken, no juice for one morning, pancake maker also down. For the value an ok place to stay.

    Convenience to interstate, restaurants, shopping.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    7.0
    Sauna was out of order and pool closed one of our two days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee in room 3 decaf and only 1 regular

    Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful respite from a long day driving
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nada

    My son and I were stopping overnight on our way to our lake. The hotel was a wonderful respite after a VERY long day of driving. Close to the interstate, but not too close. Good check in experience. Room was well furnished and clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to wait about 30 minutes for someone to check us in. Our bathroom floor tiles were coming off, and about half the grout was missing.

    It was a cute place and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A decent amount of mold on ceiling above shower and out of body wash and shampoo.

    Great breakfast, friendly staff and loved the pool and hot tub!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a teenage volleyball team (actually multiple teams) at the hotel so that made it very loud. Otherwise, it was a great stay.

    The location was good, we needed a reasonable hotel room just for the night. This place worked great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar supposed to be open daily, it wasn't. Had to request room cleaning.

    Good breakfast. Clean rooms

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phone in room inoperative, no way to contact the desk. Tub drain jammed. Breakfast cleaned out by 8:30. We didn’t have time to wait.

    Clean spacious room, plenty of space.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    I liked it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    don't know

    wonderful. good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Quiet, Clean cabin vibe for a nice buisness stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    About the only thing I could complain about would be the carpet. It completely went against the cabin theme and was very generic looking. This is very much nitpicking though just to satisfy answering this question. I will say on my King bed the fitted sheet didn't go down the sides far enough and slipped off very easy, they could use some deeper fitting sheets.

    I Enjoyed the room and the whole Cabin based vibe of the place it was very neat. I feel like for the size of the place the hot tub could be bigger or maybe not so tucked in a corner it felted cramped with enough people I stopped going down. Room temperature was easy to control and the bed was okay.. not Marriott great but I slept good enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    It was a cool place to stay. Carpet does need to be updated because it is a trip hazard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We didn't like that the carpet was coming up in the hallways and elevators, because it was easy to trip over. Also, the cleanness of certain areas and the walls in our room was a bit concerning. I also didn't appreciate the rudeness of one of the staff members when I asked for extra towels.

    We like the cabin feel and the breakfast as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price.

    Jacuzzi tub

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could use more options for breakfast

    Whirlpool

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corners of the rooms very dusty and dirty looking.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyable stopover en route to Michigan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort, proximity to I80 and restaurants

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was excellent!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    We had a nice weekend in Des Moines and the lodging was fine. My family had fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is dated. Broken remote control. Not worth the amount we paid in comparison to other properties we have stayed in.

    There was room for a family of five and dog friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet area and room was very nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    7.0
    Overall, a decent stay with fun amenities, though a few updates and tweaks could make it better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A few areas could be improved: The property feels a bit dated in places, and some furnishings showed wear. The pool area, while fun, was crowded even late at night with children going into the hot tub running around. Nothing major, but small touches could elevate the experience.

    Stoney Creek has a fun, rustic vibe with solid amenities. We enjoyed the indoor pool area, and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly, and the location worked well for our trip. A few small issues, like cleanliness of pool area and maintenance of working elevators, kept it from being exceptional, but overall, it’s a good choice for a relaxed stay in Des Moines.

    Stayed in May 2025

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