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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
$142
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Explore the area

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101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 530 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

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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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 530 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 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

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

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

2 Room Suite-Pure Wellness-2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Suite With 2 Double Beds And Mobility/Hearing Accessible Roll In Shower-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

2 Room Governors Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed/2 Bath President Ste-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Room Corner Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room Suite With 1 King Bed-Pure Wellness

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Pure Suite Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Suite With 2 Double Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Two Room Corner Suite With 2 Double Beds-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

1 Kg Ste Mobility/Hearing Access Tub No Smok

  • Sleeps 4

2 Dbl 1 Bdrm Ste Mobility/Hearing Access Tub Ns

  • Sleeps 6

2 Room Suite-1 King Bed Rivervew-Nonsmoke

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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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.

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 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

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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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1064 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1064 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Howard Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a convenient location. With restaurants and bars in the downtown area and main attractions at a walkable distance. As for the hotel itself, staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations. Complimentary breakfast was tasty and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cortney, Fort Dodge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiria, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liesl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vents in the main area appear to have black mold growing on them, there is a smell when you walk in the lobby. The elevators had what looked like vomit on the windows and were alo smeared and cloudy like they hadnt been properly cleanednin quite some time. There was bug nests in the celiling and our room had these winged insects all over. The bathroom had no ventilation system so there was mold growth in drawers, walls and the shower. The smell of the room knocked you back a step when you open the door. The room felt damp despite the ac being on and the floor felt like there was moisture in it. When we asked staff about items in the breakfast area they were rude and short. For what you pay to stay in a fancier hotel, I felt we could have had a cleaner experience at a much cheaper out dated hotel.
Red/brown stain on the dust ruffle
Bug nest above the bed on the celing
Dead bug smashed on the wall
Dirty/rusty air vet above kitchen area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility and it could use a little upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had alot of damage(mold and mildew in the bathroom, carpet torn in livingroom, hand towel rack coming off of the wall by sink) bed was very uncomfortable, rooms very humid, and omlet chef was rude and dismissive both mornings we were there. Also seen roaches in the restroom by the pool area. Check in staff was very polite but seemed dismissive when I informed them of our room conditions and nothing was done about our concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Musty hotel

The room we originally had was very musty smelling. We asked to change the next day and got a room that was much better but still had that humid feel and a slight smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite part of any eEmbassy Suites is the maid to order hot breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deandre

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Omaha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, there was construction outside our room and it woke us up early. The beds are very uncomfortable and hard as a rock. There were a few flying bugs in our bathroom sink. Other than that it’s a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Love the location and the extra sitting room when traveling with family. Place really needs some updating. Our bathroom had a broken door and rust all over the tub. It was probably really nice 20 years ago
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina, Waterloo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely amazing, i did get a free upgrade and got the river view which was lovely. The room was very spacious and clean. My only complaint is the ac vents had something resembling mold in them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julienne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wished the daily maid service included the makeup of the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost everything was excellent pool , breakfast, ...however I did not like the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent room

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fausto, Naperville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn't ready until 1630. There were many people waiting for their room too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley, Moline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They had a very nice breakfast with alot of choices. The beds were to be 2 queens! They were Not. They were 2 double beds that were not comfortable at all. Toilet was leaking and very noisy&shower had mold. Property needs a major update. Front desk were all wonderful! They helped us out alot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025