AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington

628 S Gear Ave,
West Burlington, IA 52655

 

54
Total Rooms
 
 
$149,785
NOI
 
 
2.84
RRM
 
 
54
Total Rooms
 
 
$149,785
NOI
 
 
2.84
RRM
 
 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Reco Real Estate Advisors is pleased to present the AmericInn by Wyndham in West Burlington, Iowa — a 54-room midscale, interior-corridor hotel on 2.02 acres in the commercial core of Des Moines County
  • Built in 1998, the property features two stories, a pool, hot tub, business center, 600 SF of meeting space, and 56 surface parking spaces
  • The investment thesis centers on three structural advantages: direct adjacency to the 2,700-employee Great River Health system headquarters and 378-bed regional medical center; a submarket with zero rooms under construction and net supply contraction over the past six years; and a diversified demand base spanning federal defense, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, gaming, and higher education
  • An incoming operator has clear upside through enhanced revenue management, targeted medical center capture, and improved digital distribution — all execution-driven levers requiring minimal capital outlay

DEMAND DRIVERS & MARKET CONTEXT

  • Great River Health / Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center — Des Moines County's largest employer with 2,700 employees, 378 beds, and 180 medical staff, headquartered less than one mile from the hotel. The health system is actively expanding in 2026 with the addition of a DaVinci 5 surgical robot, a new Specialty Pharmacy, and Klein Center at full 160-suite capacity, while recruiting physicians with compensation packages exceeding $500K–$900K.
  • Iowa Army Ammunition Plant — $635M Future Artillery Complex — In August 2025, MSM Group North America was awarded a $635 million contract to design, build, and commission the Future Artillery Complex (FAC) at the 19,000-acre IAAAP facility 8 miles west of Burlington. The FAC will produce up to 432,000 155mm artillery shells annually using robotics and automation, generating significant construction-phase lodging demand followed by permanent operational workforce growth.
  • Flint Ridge Business Park — 24-Acre Expansion — In January 2026, Great River Health and the Greater Burlington Partnership announced a 24-acre expansion of the Flint Ridge Business Park, the largest expansion since the park was developed. The 125+ acre park straddles Burlington and West Burlington and is home to Silgan, Western Smokehouse, Borghi, Alfagomma, and Amazon's 38,600 SF last-mile delivery facility.
  • Southeastern Community College — Located in West Burlington, the college generates demand from visiting families, faculty candidates, athletic events, and continuing education programs across its two-campus system.
  • Westland Mall Redevelopment & Housing Growth — In April 2026, the West Burlington City Council approved a proposal from Westland Real Estate, LLC for the development of new apartment buildings and townhomes on the Westland Mall site, signaling residential growth and sustained population demand in the immediate trade area.

Property Highights

  • Prime location: The hotel is conveniently located off U.S. Highway 34, providing easy access to major demand generators in the area.
  • Proximity to retail & entertainment: The property is close to Target, Local theater, Shoe Carnival, and Walmart, attracting guests and boosting occupancy.
  • Educational & medical facilities nearby: The hotel benefits from its proximity to a community college and a hospital, creating a steady stream of potential guests.
  • Absentee owner managed: AmericInn by Wyndham currently operates with an absentee owner, offering the opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator to maximize the property's potential.
  • Positive market trends: The Iowa Southeast Area hotel submarket has recently experienced impressive growth, suggesting a promising outlook for the property.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Dharam Chaudhari
Principle
(913) 906-8600
dharam@reco.realestate