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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower & hearing accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown places you in the centre of Des Moines, within just a 15-minute stroll of Principal Park and Iowa Events Center. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour business centre. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel include EMC Expo Center and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho Real Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hessen Haus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Sushi Sake Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Bait Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (108 square metres) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 108 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 22 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 104 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Hampton Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Iowa
Hampton Inn Moines Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn Moines Downtown
Hampton & Suites Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown?

Hampton Inn & Suites 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$157, 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown?

Yep, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown has a self car park for USD 20.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is a hit with families.

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown serve breakfast?

Yep, our travelers adore the free on-the-go brekkie here! Available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown?

No, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown?

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Not my choice for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a spacious room with some signs of age but it was very clean and comfortable. We booked last minute to stay in a snowstorm and it was very nice to have garage parking (with an extra charge).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. Breakfast had obvisiously been sitting out for quite a while.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, fine room, good breakfast. Highly recommended if you're coming to downtown Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa, Omaha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The mattressses need replacing. My back is absolutely killing me today. Also, for safety reasons, there should be lights on in your garage. They were on last night but leaving prior to sunrise, the garage had zero lights on and it was pitch black.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Taika

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible terrible bed & sheets. Felt like I was sleeping on concrete. Sheets felt like cardboard. Very disappointed with the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast wasnt great. Room was good. 4th floor parking was not shoveled
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

Travelled with family and small children
Beds were TERRIBLE
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except our TV had only one channel and toliet would always run.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anne, Hanlontown

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, they put different pictures by each door to help you remember which room is yours, I found that very helpful. Felt very secure, safe. Staff were all super friendly. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always liked the location of this property. I can get anywhere in the city quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was so great. Beds where great and the kids loved being close to the museum
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn't think that the room had two Queen size beds as advertised. They were more like Double beds to be. Otherwise, it was very good. Did not see any staff except the gal at the front desk. She was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast meats available. No oatmeal available. Just apples...no other fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025