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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property

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Experience the serene atmosphere of this hotel, surrounded by a scenic water feature and modern architecture.
Experience the elegant lobby with a curved reception desk, large chandelier, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy a meal with a city view from this outdoor dining area, featuring a table, chairs, and a refreshing drink.
Dining area with elegant tables, white tablecloths, and comfortable chairs.
Indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisine at our hotel's buffet.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Principal Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 541 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 543 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Weekday breakfast is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, 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 on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 11 square feet (1 square meters) include conference space. This Des Moines hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Liberty's - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Liberty's

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 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 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Des Moines Embassy Suites
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Iowa
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1123 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many things and just a short drive to Drake University
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mercedez

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun, State College

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaze

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
What I liked about the Embassy Suites Des Moines is their staff. They’re very caring. They’re very helpful but the hotel really really needs a renovation. It took us three rooms. When we arrived to not have a room that smelled like smoke, had the air conditioning vent rattling or in one of the rooms one bed was unmade when we arrived. The saltwater pool wad an issue one day, and I just really feel like the hotel just needs a facelift. But we had fun and I will stay again once a renovation has been completed, because the staff is so awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old out dated. Air conditioner did not work. Room was hot and miserable. Customer service was so-so. Not too friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Becker

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel and a nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kids birthday

We enjoyed our stay for my daughter’s birthday with friends. Yes, the property is outdated. But, it’s clean, service is great, and great amenities. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stayed, comfortable and perfect for us and our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles R Vaughn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaclynn

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
King Suite- bedroom area did not cool. Called maintenance for this another other issues. They never came. Room never cooled.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff are so personable and friendly! Parking here is $25, but the parking garage across the street is $10. The happy hour they have is so fun and has great snacks and drinks! Pool is a good size too. Rooms are very spacious with a pretty comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Delores

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Parking a bit of a problem - we survived.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025