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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Couldn’t fine a Coke machine
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Beds were comfortable, rooms spacious, breakfast was impressive with the quantity of options. Parking in public lot across the street is $10 a day. Not a fan of the musky scent for soap/shampoo/conditioner but that is personal preference. And the airport shuttle doesn’t run on Sunday, which is disappointing ...
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
This was our last stop on the way from Denver to Chicago. The room was generously sized, and very clean. Parking was convenient and seemed secure. There was an internet issue while we were there, so it was unreliable, but at least signs were posted everywhere to let us know when we checked in. Pool ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Everything was great… good food in the restaurant.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Good breakfast, very clean, great service. Under repairs but looks like they will improve it. Great location near downtown, experience and value
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Clean room, nice small gym, very walkable in the city.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
The AC wasn't working right, so we got moved to a new room with an upgrade. The breakfast was the best I have seen with even a few vegetables available and one type of cereals that was gluten-free. The view was the only downside but we loved being downtown.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
The staff was very welcoming, personable and very accommodating.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Room was comfortable, good sized, and modern. Lobby was clean and updated.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Excellent hotel to stay in for there’s Moines marathon! Half a mile from the start, very clean and very quiet.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Liked that there was a parking lot rather than parking garage
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
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.
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Downtown Des Moines Neighborhoods
Top Attractions in Downtown Des Moines
- Hotels near Casey's Center (0.45 mi)
- Hotels near Iowa Events Center (0.38 mi)
- Hotels near Principal Park (0.61 mi)
- Hotels near Iowa State Capitol Building (1.1 mi)
- Hotels near EMC Expo Center (0.36 mi)
- Hotels near Hoyt Sherman Place (0.66 mi)
- Hotels near Des Moines Civic Center (0.26 mi)
- Hotels near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (0.85 mi)
- Hotels near Science Center of Iowa (0.36 mi)
- Hotels near Wooly's (0.76 mi)
- Hotels near 801 Grand (0.21 mi)
- Hotels near Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center (0.41 mi)
- Hotels near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park (0.55 mi)
- Hotels near Polk County Courthouse (0.15 mi)
- Hotels near State Historical Museum of Iowa (0.85 mi)
- Hotels near Walnut Street Bridge (0.34 mi)
- Hotels near Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market (0.26 mi)
- Hotels near World Food Prize Hall of Laureates (0.3 mi)
- Hotels near Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge (0.48 mi)
- Hotels near Pappajohn Sculpture Park (0.46 mi)
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