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WPR

Stay at WPR Hotel in West Des Moines, IA offering free Wi-Fi, parking, and kitchens in all rooms. Near Des Moines Art Center and Living History Farms.

3530 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States View on map
6.8/10
Average Based on 33 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Kitchen in all rooms
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced Comfort with Helpful Staff

Recent guests highlight the friendly and attentive management, clean and quiet rooms, and convenient amenities, while noting issues that arose from a rare power outage and some maintenance challenges. The hotel suits travelers valuing peaceful extended stays near cultural and recreational sights.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, responsive, and helpful staff, especially management team members like Tina and Greg.
  • Clean and quiet rooms that provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
  • Convenient amenities such as free Wi-Fi, kitchen in all rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities with credit card payment.
  • Accommodation flexibility with extended-stay options and reasonable rates.
  • Easy communication and maintenance responsiveness ensuring timely issue resolution.

Worth knowing

  • In summer 2025, a small fire caused a temporary power outage leading to humidity-related maintenance issues and minor roach presence, all of which were promptly addressed with ongoing pest control and property repairs.
  • Some rooms may experience weaker Wi-Fi signals due to the building’s size.
  • The property lacks a pool, restaurant, and fitness center, focusing instead on essentials for longer stays.
  • A refundable deposit of $200 is required, which is returned by mail after the stay.
  • Guests appreciate added conveniences such as programmed key and PIN access, vending machines, and bike racks with additional storage.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking extended stay accommodations with kitchen facilities and a quiet environment.
  • Travelers looking for a budget-friendly hotel near cultural attractions like the Des Moines Art Center and Living History Farms.
  • Guests who appreciate attentive and approachable management supporting a community atmosphere.
  • Those who prioritize functionality and convenience over on-site luxury amenities.
  • Visitors planning to explore nearby parks, museums, and recreational spots in Des Moines.
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About this property

Welcome to WPR

Located at 3530 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA, WPR offers a practical and functional stay for visitors primarily interested in sightseeing, recreation, and exploring the area. The hotel receives a moderate rating of 3.4 from 24 reviews, reflecting a mix of experiences but generally focusing on quiet surroundings and decent accommodations.

The property features air-conditioned rooms all equipped with kitchen facilities, catering well to guests seeking extended stays or those who prefer the convenience of self-catering. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available, along with accessibility features, though there is no on-site restaurant, fitness center, or pool. Check-in is from 1:00 PM, with check-out by 11:00 AM.

Guest feedback highlights a clean and quiet atmosphere, with staff praised for helpfulness and responsiveness. Some reviews mention occasional maintenance and pest issues that were addressed promptly, indicating management's commitment to resolving concerns as they arise. The building’s size may lead to varied Wi-Fi performance across rooms.

The location provides convenient access to attractions such as the Des Moines Art Center, Living History Farms, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, making it suitable for travelers interested in local culture and outdoor activities. Des Moines International Airport is reachable within a roughly 18-minute drive, adding to the property's practicality for visitors.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kitchen in all rooms

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

HM
His Mom Mar 31, 2026
10

Very nice staff. Comfortable room. Good place to stay. Quiet and you can even see some wildlife passing by you if you stay here long enough the raccoons are funny to watch along with deer. I even saw a mink while I stayed here. First time I've ever seen a mink up close.

CM
Crystal McKeny Mar 26, 2026
10

My experience was great I am big on reviews so I was nervous at first but from beginning to end of my stay nothing but love I am only leaving because I'm moving to Ames i love the location. Its quiet and the atmosphere was perfect for me dont listen to reviews check this out yourself. You do pay a 200$ deposit and thats mailed back to you

BW
Blayre Wagler Mar 20, 2026
10

Honestly the ladies at the front office are truly amazing and helpful! The place is clean and the other guest are quiet and keep to themselves.

MG
Majole Gentry Mar 19, 2026
10

I have lived in this extended stay/studio unit for 1 year and 5 months in the same room the entire time. I notice a lot of reviews are talking about the ceiling tiles in the hall from a few months back and roaches. I'd like to address those from a long term residents point of view. In the middle of summer 2025 we had and unfortunate event occur (small fire) and the entire building was evacuated and vacated for 4 days. It was only a small fire contained to one corner of the building (I think it was an electrical or supply closet) but because their fire suppression system works properly, the power shut off entirely in the whole building. There was no way to turn it back on until the proper dues were assessed by the fire commissioner and he called to have the property vacated for the 3-4 days that it would take to reset our system. During those four days in the hottest part of summer without power to the entire building, yes, some rooms accumulated the start of roaches. They were all babies, tiny little things. It was hot, it was so humid that yeah, the foam packed board type ceiling tiles in the hallways started getting so wet they crumbled. It takes a few days to get an operation like that (replacing every ceiling tile in like a half mile of hallway) going and finished. Within two weeks of coming back they had pest control in every room that reported pest sightings. They came consistently every two weeks and it only took about 5 visits and theyre all gone! They did a very good job tackling that unfortunate situation, that can happen to literally anywhere. They made sure our food lost in our refrigerators was reimbursed and then some. Every year for Christmas I get a little Hyvee gift card under my door from the property owners/staff The flexibility of the studio rates is something that has helped me out many times and as long as you make your payments on time, mind yourself, your belongings/pets/the property and the rules, this place is quite peaceful! If you break something or it stops working, communicate that and just replace it. They are very understanding. Most rooms have a private patio/balcony. Wifi included but it is a massive building so some of the rooms just dont get it as well as others. Make that request when you get here if its something important to you. Before the fire they spent all spring redoing the entire courtyard from a busted concrete yard to a private grass area. They even come change our air filters when we need it. Treat it like your mom's house and be respectful.

AFV
ASMR Feather V Mar 18, 2026
10

I had a great experience here all 4 months. My stay was peaceful, clean & quite Thanks to Tina & the staff. Any questions I had or anything needed Tina was there to answer on the spot. My room was so comfortable &cozy, I almost didn't want to leave!

N
Nancy Mar 11, 2026
10

Tina & the WPR Mgmt Team were kind, accommodating & provided a convenient stay recently for us. We are grateful for their hospitality and appreciated having a team we could communicate with easily with great hours, and always very responsive to our needs. Room was clean & everything worked great. Convenient vending on site. Bike racks avail located inside and additional storage available for those who need. Laundry facilities, washer/dryers top notch and better than most laundromats. Appreciated the technology friendly operation of the washers/dryers w credit cards vs using coins. I think if they added detergent, dryer sheets, and oxiclean packets in a vending machine or have its own in the laundry room, they’d make a fortune. Room access with both a programmed key and a PIN were added conveniences for us. And the online communication of maint requests and being able to pay online were also added conveniences. Tina was what made it so delightful though, she was extra helpful and just consistently our “go to” with anything we needed. You can tell her heart is in it & that’s rare. 10 stars for her:-) 5 stars still for the rest of the property features and accommodations:-)

CL
crystal loiselle Mar 11, 2026
10

This is by far the best extended stay around and the cheapest rates I could find. The staff are wonderful and do a great job at keeping the place clean and staying on top of any maintenance issues in a timely manner. I have nothing but positive things to say about them. Tina and Greg are awesome. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Hands down.

R
Rach Mar 09, 2026
10

Westown is a great place to stay for short or long term. Tina the manager is great she does a great job and enjoys what she does and makes sure all residents are happy and comfortable. I would recommend this to others and the rates are unbeatable . Friendly atmosphere, clean rooms, low rates,close to shopping centers.

DB
D Burkett Mar 07, 2026
10

Been here a month the property is clean the staff is very friendly

KXQ
Kareem X Quran Mar 03, 2026
10

The management does a great job with the property , and always available when needed. I highly recommend Westown Parkway Residences.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find WPR

West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), WDM 11 min Walk
  • Valley West Dr /Westown Pl, WDM 6 min Walk
  • Westown Pkwy / Valley West Dr (Far-Side), WDM 2 min Walk
  • Des Moines International Airport 18 min Car · 52 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Iowa. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Des Moines Art Center 554 reviews

Des Moines Art Center

4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States

4.6 · Art Center
Pappajohn Sculpture Park 5,425 reviews

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States

4.6 · Sculpture Museum
Living History Farms 1,105 reviews

Living History Farms

11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322, United States

4.5 · History Museum
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