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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Star Rating
3.5 out of 5
$138 average price per night

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Netflix, pay movies

Guest reviews

4.4/5 Excellent
998 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Air Conditioning

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101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Explore the area

Popular LocationDes Moines Civic Center6 min walk
Popular LocationHy Vee Hall9 min walk
Popular LocationIowa Events Center10 min walk
AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)14 min drive

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  • Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 543 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 541 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Sleeps 8
    • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

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    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsSuite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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    4.6/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

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    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, View

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    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsRoom, 1 King Bed, View

  • Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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    5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsPremium Suite, 1 King Bed, View

  • Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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    4.1/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
    More detailsPremium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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    Room amenities

    • 1098 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsPresidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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    Room amenities

    • 530 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

    Photos of Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsPremium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

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    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • River view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness)

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    Room amenities

    • 540 sq ft
    • Sleeps 6
    • 2 Double Beds
    More detailsPremium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness)

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices exclude taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

About this area

Des Moines

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is located in Des Moines's Historic East Village neighborhood. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Blank Park Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Wells Fargo Arena, and consider making time for Adventureland, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 6 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 9 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Liberty's — 1 min walk
  • Basil Prosperi's Lucca Restaurant and Bar - 4 min walk
  • Jimmy John's - 4 min walk
  • The Continental - 5 min walk
  • Zombie Burger - 5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5-star Des Moines hotel in Historic East Village, walk to Des Moines Civic Center
A restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, a free airport shuttle, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. All 234 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, plus sofa beds and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include sitting areas, WiFi, and Netflix.
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Follows standard sanitization guidelines of Hilton CleanStay
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Contactless check-out

Safety measures

Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hand sanitizer provided
Masks available
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 4.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking: USD 25 per day
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 2.0 mi

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Linens
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 2 AM
Express check-in

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Airport shuttle service is available at scheduled times from 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Fees may apply; contact the property in advance to get details

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
  • Restaurant
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs only
Up to 75 lbs
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs (infant beds)

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 4.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 72 hours between bookings.
  • The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of Hilton CleanStay guidelines.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Embassy Suites Des Moines
Embassy Suites Hotel Moines Downtown
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Des Moines Embassy Suites
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Iowa
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and receive a full refund?
Yes, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does this hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.
Is this property pet-friendly?
Yes, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at this hotel?
Valet parking is available for USD 25 per day.
What time is check-in at this hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM–2 AM.
What time is check-out at this hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does this property provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is this hotel located?
Located in Historic East Village, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater, Des Moines Civic Center, and Iowa Events Center. Wells Fargo Arena and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

4.4
Excellent
998 reviews
5 - Excellent
589
4 - Good
275
3 - Okay
91
2 - Mediocre
25
1 - Poor
18
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Service and Staff
4.4
Amenities
4.4
Property condition

2/5

Verified traveler
Traveled with partner
May 21, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness
  • Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really outdated rooms, like carpet and furniture. Rooms just have that old smell.

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

5/5 Excellent

Linda, Des Moines, IS
Mar 25, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Complimentary cocktails. Atmosphere. Breakfast offerings

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

3/5

Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Mar 22, 2020
  • Liked: Room comfort
  • Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The furniture in our room was very "beat-up." The actual bedroom was not very clean. The baseboards/floor along the walls had over an inch thick of dust. The room obviously had not been vacuumed, under one bed was a pile of cough drops & the other was an unopened package of kids arm floaties and there was trash laying behind the actual trash can. The bathroom had 1 single Kleenex left, it was actually stuffed back into the box. For over $150 for one night, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I feel like we left there feeling dirty.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

3/5

Samuel
Mar 16, 2020
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

    5/5 Excellent

    Nakia
    Traveled with family
    Mar 14, 2020
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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