Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
Des Moines hotel in Downtown Des Moines with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Lobby
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Popular LocationHy Vee Hall10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipal Park15 min walk
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)15 min drive

Room options

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 49.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown places you steps from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater and within a short 5-minute stroll of World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .The restaurant, Liberty's, is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a free manager's reception. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Des Moines hotel include Drake University and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 6 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 10 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk
  • Principal Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 5 min walk
  • Twisted Vine Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Iowa Taproom - 4 min walk
  • Buzzard Billy's - 8 min walk
  • The Blazing Saddle - 5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines hotel in Downtown Des Moines with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 4.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 4.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown on 26 May 2024 start from AU$214.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Yep, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to midnight.

What makes Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

Is Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is a hit with families.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors speak well of the free full breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

No, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1089 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1089 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the free Happy Hour and the pool.

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Dated hotel that needs some upkeep in the rooms, but all in all a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

kris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a good stay wish amenities advertised on booking was provided but other than that it was a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Manley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud party.
During the evening a closed party lasting three hours, in the common indoor courtyard with a DJ was very loud and disturbing inside our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Shuttle service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Great stay at the Embassy Suites. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Every section of the hotel was spotlessly clean. The only issue we had(I use issue loosely) was regulating the temperature in the room. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024