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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$94
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

At Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Blank Park Zoo and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from A. H. Blank Golf Course. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .The restaurant, Big Al's BBQ Bar & Grill, serves barbecue and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 8000 square feet (743 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Watrous South hotel include Drake University and Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principal Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Big Al's BBQ Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 18 January to 30 April:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 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.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 8.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 15 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$94.43, 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 Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport has a free self car park.

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport have a pool?

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport 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 Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport is a hit with families.

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary self-service breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves barbecue. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.