Hotels in Downtown Des Moines
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is 2.262.832 ₫
2.262.832 ₫
2.534.372 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
8.2/10
Very good
(1001)
The price is 2.660.239 ₫
2.660.239 ₫
2.979.468 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (970)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(970)
The price is 2.344.171 ₫
2.344.171 ₫
2.625.471 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1003)
The price is 2.351.767 ₫
2.351.767 ₫
2.633.978 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton4.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1066)
The price is 3.758.049 ₫
3.758.049 ₫
4.209.015 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1014)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1014)
The price is 2.403.434 ₫
2.403.434 ₫
2.691.847 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1042)
8.2/10
Very good
(1042)
The price is 3.214.800 ₫
3.214.800 ₫
3.600.576 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(393)
The price is 2.473.328 ₫
2.473.328 ₫
2.770.127 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (563)
8.6/10
Excellent
(563)
The price is 2.523.847 ₫
2.523.847 ₫
2.826.708 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is 3.788.928 ₫
3.788.928 ₫
4.243.600 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1034)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1034)
The price is 3.917.136 ₫
3.917.136 ₫
4.387.287 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1004)
The price is 3.560.014 ₫
3.560.014 ₫
4.106.936 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is 3.552.120 ₫
3.552.120 ₫
3.978.375 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (957)
8.8/10
Excellent
(957)
The price is 3.552.120 ₫
3.552.120 ₫
3.978.375 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (405)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(405)
The price is 3.973.112 ₫
3.973.112 ₫
4.449.886 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(111)
The price is 2.462.803 ₫
2.462.803 ₫
4.526.505 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
8.0/10
Very good
(1000)
The price is 2.667.247 ₫
2.667.247 ₫
2.987.464 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University3.0 star property
Drake, 2.8 km from Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1007)
The price is 2.459.646 ₫
2.459.646 ₫
2.754.803 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport2.0 star property
Watrous South, 5.6 km from Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1684)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1684)
The price is 1.657.656 ₫
1.657.656 ₫
1.856.575 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Watrous South, 5.8 km from Downtown Des Moines
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1005)
7.4/10
Good
(1005)
The price is 1.623.450 ₫
1.623.450 ₫
1.818.265 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in October
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in October
Price trends for hotels in Des Moines
Pricing is based on two traveller single night rates
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Check out reviews of Downtown Des Moines hotels guests love
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel with beautiful spacious rooms. Great breakfast with made to order omlets. Very limited parking under hotel."
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Yes it was and yes they wore great."
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
10/10 Excellent
"It’s so nice to deal with a hotel that is willing to be flexible. We needed to check in early with an event occurring the day of our stay and they were so accommodating! Loved our suite, we had plenty of room to sprawl out in our down time. "
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
10/10 Excellent
"Not my choice for breakfast "
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
10/10 Excellent
"Helpful front desk. Nice room but the toilet is very low to the ground! Hard on my knees!"
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable stay. The hot tub was great!"
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
10/10 Excellent
"Great place!!!"
Des Lux Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Clean hotel; excellent customer service!"
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
10/10 Excellent
"Passing through on way to Michigan from Colorado. Convenient location, excellent service, comfortable room, good breakfast. "
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Is Downtown Des Moines expensive to stay in?
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Downtown Des Moines hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Downtown Des Moines hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Des Moines?
One of the best-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Des Moines is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and premium bedding.
What are some of the best pet-friendly hotels in Downtown Des Moines?
Travelling with your pet doesn't mean sacrificing a great hotel stay. In Downtown Des Moines, our travellers love:
- Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection has an average guest rating of 9.4 out of 10.
- Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown has an average guest rating of 8.2.
- Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown has an average guest rating of 8.6 To find more pet-friendly stays on Hotels.com, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pet friendly".
What are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Des Moines?
If you're holidaying with your family, Hilton Des Moines Downtown and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Des Moines. Hilton Des Moines Downtown has a great average guest score of 9 out of 10 and amenities like an indoor pool, a free return airport shuttle and in-room cots. Kids are welcome at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown, too. Travellers leave glowing reviews of this hotel, which has an indoor pool, children's meals, in-room cots, and more. To explore more family hotels in Downtown Des Moines, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Downtown Des Moines hotels with a pool?
Book a Downtown Des Moines hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. For more Downtown Des Moines hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
Is it worth staying in Downtown Des Moines?
You're spoilt for choice with 194 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Downtown Des Moines makes it easy to explore Des Moines, including the areas of Drake and Southwestern Hills.
What are some great hotels in Downtown Des Moines with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Downtown Des Moines that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Des Lux Hotel which has a high guest score of 9.8 out of 10, and terraces in some rooms.
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