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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Principal Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown in Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wells Fargo Arena and Principal Park. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Principal Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Iowa Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fongs Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near Wells Fargo Arena
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 234 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Liberty's, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Liberty's - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)

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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • 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 provided

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are required to download the property's Hilton mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Des Moines Embassy Suites
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Iowa
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1124 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harmon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was a collection of disappointments. Check in was chaotic, but I understand they were busy. Our room was less than clean. We found a USED air filter tucked behind the TV. We were looking behind the TV because the TV was not working and we were trying to determine if it was plugged in. It was, we just had 6 channels to choose from. We then tried to call down to get some blankets sent up because the bed were SUPER small and we needed to use the pull out. We quickly realized the phone did not work. At all. We then tried the QR code next to the phone that is supposed to be used for service. We requested the blankets and waited. After 45 minutes, we went down to the front desk and were told they would send some up. We waited another 45 minutes and nothing. They never showed up. We found random garbage in the dresser drawers and behind the pull out. I really wish we had not even tried to use the pull out. And do not get me started on the thermostat/air conditioning/heater. There seem to be two options, tropic or frigid. And the hotel does not have a stairwell that can be used for bypassing the elevator. We thought it was just us not finding the correct stairwell, but no, the front desk confirmed. You are stuck using the elevator. Which is fine when the hotel is not overrun.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The temperature of the room was a bit warm and we couldn't get it lower, so we didn't sleep well. Also we were disappointed to find that the shampoo and conditioner bottles in the shower were empty. Also the pool water didn't smell great and made our swimming suits stink which made the room stink.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dianna

There were children running down the hallway all night, long screaming even at midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory, Remsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location for my son and I. We were a few minutes from Lutheran Hospital. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was not great, just ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nice and clean and near Wells Fargo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pubic chairs all over my bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Margo

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was accommodating. My room was clean however the air conditioner was ill working. It never once got below 70. We were only in our room about 15 hrs so it wasn't a deal breaker but it was warm for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from trying to verify my booking with someone who barely spoke english and was off property (who could not verify) spent 25 minutes of wasted time before finally being transferred to the front desk at the property i was staying and my booking was found immediately
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chalsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025