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Featured Downtown Des Moines Hotels

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! (852 reviews)
"This hotel was clean, safe and quiet. Staff was very polite and courteous!"

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (897 reviews)
Excellent
"My fiancée and I had a wonderful stay at the Surety! We were in town to see the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show at the Civic Center. The Surety is within walking distance to the Civic Center. The room was very clean and comfortable! We had dinner at the Mulberry Street Tavern inside the hotel ..."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Surety 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! (1,088 reviews)
"The hotel was in a very convenient location. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. The only downside was the hotel could use some updating. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Everything was good."

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Des Lux Hotel
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! (924 reviews)
"No issues. Hotel was great. Market was good. Restaurant was excellent. No problems with room."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It was close enough to Wells Fargo Arena that we could walk. Perfect location if you’re seeing a show there."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

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 fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Pillows were uncomfortable. Refrigerator wasn't cold. The room was very warm even with thermostat way down . Otherwise very nice place."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
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Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good experience"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice staff. the sites were beautiful"

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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! (850 reviews)
Wonderful Front Desk
"When I made the reservation I put in a request to see if we could get a higher floor because my son is really interested in skyscrapers. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. She talked to my son about the tallest buildings nearby and she put us on the highest floor she could ..."

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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! (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very nice hotel. Connecting to multiple places by the skywalk which was very convenient for everything we needed for our weekend. The staff was very friendly and helpful when we asked questions."

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Location was great. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Selection was good but food was not very warm."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
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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.