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5000 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50322
Nightly Rates: ( 65.00 - 88.40 )
2 Star
Conveniently located off Interstate 80/35 at Exit 131 Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool Health/Fitness Center On-site Seasonal Outdoor Pool High-Speed Internet Access Restaurant and Lounge on site Meeting and Banquet Facilities On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities Free Parking Pets Welcome Minutes away from all attractions the Capital City of Des Moines has to offer, such as Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, Adventureland Amusement Park, Iowa Event Center, Drake University, Living History Farms, & Iowa State Fair Grounds


· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 03:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1970
· Renovated in 2002
· 143 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.
From the NORTH: Head south on I-35, continue south/west on the I-80/35 interchange, take exit number 131 (Merle Hay Road), from the exit ramp take a left (heading south) under the interstate bridge to the second set of stop lights, turn right on Sutton, then take an immediate right on the frontage road to the Ramada
From the SOUTH: Head north on I-35, continue north/east on the I-80/35 interchange, take exit number 131 (Merle Hay Road), from the exit ramp take a right (heading south), go the first set of stop lights take a right on Sutton, then take an immediate right on the frontage road to the Ramada.
From the EAST: Head west on I-80, continue west/south on the I-80/35 interchange, take exit number 131 (Merle Hay Road), from the exit ramp take a left (heading south) under the interstate bridge to the second set of stop lights, turn right on Sutton, then take an immediate right on the frontage road to the Ramada
From the WEST: Head east on I-80, continue east/north on the I-80/35 interchange, take exit number 131 (Merle Hay Road), from the exit ramp take a right (heading south), go the first set of stop lights, take a right on Sutton, then take an immediate right on the frontage road to the Ramada
From the Des Moines International Airport: Exit Airport onto Fleur Drive heading south; continue on Fleur Drive south to the Highway 5 bypass to Interstate 35; take I-35 north to exit 131 (Merle Hay Road exit); from the ramp head north on Merle Hay Road to the first entrance on the frontage road, turn right on the frontage road to the Ramada - Merle Hay entrance.
Des Moines International Airport
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Total meeting Room space: 5000 sq ft. 6 Multi-Functional Meeting Rooms; Ballroom can accommodate 200 for Dinner; Hospitality Rooms Available; On site Catering Available; Ample space for lunch or dinner under a tent; DSL Internet Access; House Sound System; Customized Menus Available upon Request; Piped-in Music Control; Audio Visual Equipment Rental Available; Individually Controlled Temperature; Notepads, Pens, Candies, Water Service; Head Table & Dance Floors are available


