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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,033 reviews)
Great location downtown Des Moines
"Stayed one night for a concert at the amphitheater. Perfect location with plenty of dinner options close by. Hotel was very nice, the room was super clean."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Very nice property. I would recommend a stay here for a concert or any downtown Des Moines activities."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,076 reviews)
"Loved the property & staff ! All very nice ! Sometimes kids playing on elevators was annoying but that’s only thing"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice hotel and clean room"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"The Staff are always very friendly and courteous. I have stayed at Comfort Inn the last couple of years."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Big room"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Never ate Bar was busy!"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (939 reviews)
"This was a lovely hotel. The staff was very kind, our room was very clean and comfortable and the beds were very cozy too! We really enjoyed our stay here."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Amazing place with great service"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Helpful staff and breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Fantastic experience! Came in for a concert, room was great, parking garage across the street, very quiet, easy access to the concert venue through the skywalks. Had a couple of drinks to end the evening, the lounge and staff were great. Would recommend to anyone for a place to stay."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (526 reviews)
Our go to for DSM
"Hard to beat this hotel for the location and cost. We've stayed here multiple times, and it's within walking distance to most of the nightlife. Clean, plenty of parking, and the rooms are big."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
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Hotels in Downtown Des Moines

Des Moines is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Downtown Des Moines. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Downtown Des Moines has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Downtown Des Moines hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Des Moines so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Downtown Des Moines underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Downtown Des Moines city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Downtown Des Moines cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Downtown Des Moines hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.