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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, hotel in Des Moines

Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 9.9 mi from downtown Des Moines. Free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.

Loved the heated pool. Very relaxing.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,400 reviews
Price from$89.25per night
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Des Moines

Steps from the Wells Fargo Arena and the Mercy Medical Center, this hotel in downtown Des Moines, Iowa has a free shuttle service to the airport and local area attractions.

The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We used the shuttle service for an event which was very convenient. The beds were comfortable.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
235 reviews
Price from$132.80per night
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, hotel in Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport is just 1.2 mi from this Iowa hotel which provides free airport transportation. It also features a heated indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

Convenient location by the airport and also near Starbucks, Panera, Hy-Vee and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable. Overall good value.
5.8
Scored 5.8
Above average
Rated okay
351 reviews
Price from$89per night
Hilton Des Moines Downtown, hotel in Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Wells Fargo Arena, Hilton Des Moines Downtown has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Amazing pool and very clean. Loved the skywalk to get to and from. They ran out of room for parking but the parking garage was so easy to get to and the skywalk made it super quick to get back to and from it.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
239 reviews
Price from$169.15per night
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds, hotel in Des Moines

The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds is located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, a sports, entertainment, convention and expo...

Across the street from fair grounds
6.8
Scored 6.8
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
294 reviews
Price from$57.63per night
Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport, hotel in Des Moines

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is located in Des Moines, 5.5 miles from Science Center of Iowa and 6.1 miles from Wells Fargo Arena.

The Bed and staff was nice.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
181 reviews
Price from$151.58per night
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conf Center, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Des Moines

This hotel features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. A free shuttle is offered to Des Moines International Airport, located across the street.

Ok
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
191 reviews
Price from$169per night
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown, hotel in Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Iowa Events Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a...

Great location
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
170 reviews
Price from$152per night
Quality Inn, hotel in Des Moines

Just 6 miles away from Adventureland, this hotel is located in Des Moines and offers complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi.

Breakfast was good
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
453 reviews
Price from$63.62per night
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton, hotel in Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, a 11-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and...

The hotel is beautiful, rooms well appointed and very comfortable. Excellent location. Have stayed here several times, will stay again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
571 reviews
Price from$152.10per night
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Des Moines's best hotels with breakfast

  • Des Moines Marriott Downtown
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 128 reviews

    Connected via skywalk to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, this hotel offers concierge and valet parking services, an airport shuttle and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    Accomodating and Hospitable staff Valet/ Bar Staff

  • Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 324 reviews

    This downtown Des Moines Hyatt Place hotel features free WiFi access throughout and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel is only 4.3 mi from the Des Moines International Airport.

    convenient location, spacious room, friendly staffs.

  • Quality Inn
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 453 reviews

    Just 6 miles away from Adventureland, this hotel is located in Des Moines and offers complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi.

    the best surprise is no surprise, enjoyable stay

  • Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 499 reviews

    The Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport is conveniently located less than one mile from Des Moines International Airport.

    Biscuits and gravey, couldn't get much better.

  • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews

    Less than 1 mi from Des Moines International Airport, this Iowa hotel features an indoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs.

    24/7 fresh coffee Convenient shuttle to the airport

  • Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 351 reviews

    Des Moines International Airport is just 1.2 mi from this Iowa hotel which provides free airport transportation. It also features a heated indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

    The staff was awesome and it was a very nice stay.

  • Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus, an IHG Hotel
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 235 reviews

    Steps from the Wells Fargo Arena and the Mercy Medical Center, this hotel in downtown Des Moines, Iowa has a free shuttle service to the airport and local area attractions.

    Location and the staff put me in a room as I requested.

  • Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 425 reviews

    Overlooking the Des Moines River and in the heart of the city, this all-suite hotel is moments from attractions and features spacious accommodations and a free nightly reception.

    The room was amazing and breakfast was exceptional!

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  • Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 294 reviews

    The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds is located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, a sports, entertainment, convention and expo...

    Breakfast was great easy to get to,rooms were nice

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines
    4.6
    Scored 4.6
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 387 reviews

    Located 2 miles from Grand View College, Travelodge Des Moines has free Wi-Fi access throughout the property and guest rooms with cable TV and air conditioning.

    Very friendly and accommodating staff. Hot breakfast.

  • Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 287 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool, Baymont Inn and Suites Des Moines is located off Interstate 8.

    very family oriented grate safe family environment

  • Motel 6-Des Moines, IA - North
    4.2
    Scored 4.2
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 401 reviews

    This motel is located in Des Moines, 6 miles from Adventureland Park and Drake University. The motel features an outdoor pool and guest rooms provide free Wi-Fi.

    Quiet' good place to catch up on a good nites sleep

  • Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,400 reviews

    Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 9.9 mi from downtown Des Moines. Free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.

    Breakfast, clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy parking

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 170 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Iowa Events Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a...

    The room was spacious, clean, quiet with comfy bed.

  • Hilton Des Moines Downtown
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 239 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Wells Fargo Arena, Hilton Des Moines Downtown has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very clean, great bed and pillows, nice pool and staff

  • Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews

    This hotel features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. A free shuttle is offered to Des Moines International Airport, located across the street.

    location. could walk to airport. very friendly staff.

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What Guests Said About Des Moines:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Went to graduation at the Wells Fargo Arena.

    Went to graduation at the Wells Fargo Arena. The view of the bridge on the Riverwalk on the Des Moines River and dam lit up at night was awesome. So was the state capitol in the background. Felt very safe there. Biaggii's Italian Restaurant was superb. Our waiter Alan was very efficient and had a great memory for our size table. The Lobster Bisque, chocolate cake, mini sundaes, bread... everything. Just try it.
    Jean
    United States of America
  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    This hotel is unfortunately one I would never use again....

    This hotel is unfortunately one I would never use again.... My friends and I had planned a trip to see basketball we live in the UK. I made a mistake and put in the wrong Arena on Booking.com and this hotel came up. I booked two rooms and when we put in the zip code it was 1,000 miles away!!! I contacted booking.com literally 3 minutes after booking who contacted the hotel on my behalf and they refused to answer me or booking.com. I lost £270.00. Moral of the story they were in their rights to take the money but the fact they ignored both me and booking.com says a lot about the company greed. Enjoy spending my money..
    Shiela
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I lived in Des Moines for 32 years and always enjoy our...

    I lived in Des Moines for 32 years and always enjoy our summer returns for the season of the Des Moines Metro Opera. Farmers Market, Court Avenue, the East Village, the Art Center, the Botanical Garden, all are worth a visit.
    Joe
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Des Moines is a very nice city, downtown is nice especially...

    Des Moines is a very nice city, downtown is nice especially the skywalks. Our visit to the capitol grounds for the Des Moines symphony Yankee Doodle Pops event was awesome. We lived there a little over 30 years ago and still have friends that we visit from time to time. We always enjoy our visits.
    Oldenkamp
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hotel was an easy walk to Civic Center and restaurants.

    Hotel was an easy walk to Civic Center and restaurants. Lots of restaurants nearby to choose from. Went to Court Street Brew Pub - casual and great for a variety of beers. Splash is a nice seafood restaurant - quiet and low key. Parking is pricey whether in the ramp or on the street. Cute shops downtown - nice change from mall shopping. Locally owned! Cooking store, spices, oil and vinegar shop, gift shops. Hotel is historic and recently renovated - nicely done. Room was comfortable and quiet. Staff was pleasant and friendly.
    Victoria
    United States of America
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Des Moines is a thriving metropolitan city with plenty of...

    Des Moines is a thriving metropolitan city with plenty of events and entertainment value. From exciting sporting events to an entertaining amusement park with a fabulous waterpark (better than Oceans of Fun in Kansas City). Exciting nightlife with alot of clubs with live entertainment. Golf Courses, Extreme skating park and many nice parks. If your a bicycler, their trail system is 2nd to none for riding enjoyment. Clean and friendly people. A nice place to visit. If you're lucky enough to be there during the Iowa State Fair, one of the best fairs in the USA!
    Gary
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Des Moines

  • From $310.46 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 571 reviews
    Spacious, comfortable room. Liked the bed. The light preventing curtains, which work very well, make the room so dark that at night it’s hard to see my way to the bathroom without a nightlight. Restaurant staff were gracious, efficient, food very good. Front desk staff were outstanding—helped arrange a cab for pickup at 4:30 am for early morning flight, gave helpful information and directions, went above and beyond and were incredibly personable, especially Lucas and Francesca.
    Gail N.
    United States of America
  • From $231.25 per night
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 2 reviews
    I was beyond impressed with the cleanliness of the beds, the floors, and the individual rooms. I felt that each room was adequate for our stay over the weekend. A very great place to stay for the value and the location - it's only a few minutes away from many places of interest within Des Moines!
    O
    Owen
    United States of America
  • From $295 per night
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3 reviews
    The location was right off 235. A little noisy but convenient. The neighborhood is beautiful with huge birch trees lining the boulevards. We are a family of four so everyone had their own room. We were in town for the Iowa Wolves basketball game and it was only a short drive to the arena.
    Salem
    United States of America
  • From $246.95 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 181 reviews
    Close to the airport, yet, not really within walking distance, need a taxi or Uber (which can take time to get, as Des Moines is somewhat rural). The hotel is modern, bright, and clean, and everything is functional. Staff friendly and professional. Spacious room with all the amenities.
    Globeventurer
    United States of America
  • From $138.04 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,400 reviews
    The pool and hot tub area was great for the kids. The beds were comfortable and the room clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. This was a great place to stay the night before a early flight. Also, the shuttle service and free parking while we were gone was a big bonus.
    Julie
    United States of America
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 239 reviews
    Room got too hot and AC unit was noisy and couldn’t be turned off. The parking was confusing. Was the 18 included or not? Was there more parking than in the small little lot? It took me a long time to figure out how to exit the parking lot, and I am a professor!
    Steven
    United States of America
  • From $317.90 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 102 reviews
    Great hotel! This will be my go-to stay now whenever I come visit family in Des Moines. Super close to the airport for flying in or out. My nephew loved the pool and the staff were patient and friendly!
    Ashley
    United States of America
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    I really like the apartment. Location, cleaning and overall elements required for a business trip were there. I really felt comfortable and I would love to stay there on a future visit to Des Moines.
    I
    Ivan
    United States of America
  • From $237.05 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 672 reviews
    I actually missed breakfast because I got in late from an evening out with my family (who lives in Des Moines). So I was there just for a good nights sleep. Which I got 🙂
    Doreen
    United States of America
  • From $263.89 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 249 reviews
    The room was clean and so comfortable and spacious! The staff were so responsive and helpful when my spouse had an allergic reaction and we had to leave.
    Mary
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 71 reviews
    Perfect location from which to explore downtown Des Moines. Impeccably clean, plenty of space to relax. Secure building, easy check in and check out.
    Sather
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 184 reviews
    The location was great, close to everything in downtown Des Moines. Charles, the shuttle driver, was also very nice. The bed was also very comfy.
    Ashley
    United States of America
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 324 reviews
    The location was great. The Des Moines Skywalk made everything in the downtown accessible and convenient, without having to brave the cold.
    Richard
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 128 reviews
    The bar was great and I had room meal service on one night, it was very quick and the order was right. Loved the view from 25 stories up
    M
    MICHAEL
    United States of America
  • From $138.04 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,400 reviews
    Good service, staff friendly, home away from home.. Kids enjoyed it.. Definitely our home hotel for anytime we visit Des Moines..
    Johanna
    United States of America
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 184 reviews
    Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean facility. Comfortable and quiet room.
    A
    AMY
    United States of America
  • From $421.43 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 425 reviews
    Location downtown Staff very friendly Pillows were good
    lisa
    United Kingdom
  • From $190.51 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 191 reviews
    nice big tv. clean room. staff was friendly
    M
    MELISSA
    United States of America
  • From $105.84 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews
    Nice hotel with comfortable and big room.
    Martin
    Slovakia
  • From $310.46 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 571 reviews
    the history and importance in Des Moines
    Henri
    United States of America

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