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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 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
(26 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 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

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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

With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 6-minute walk from Principal Park and 11 minutes by foot from Iowa Events Center. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Casey's Center and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from EMC Expo Center.

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hessen Haus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fuzzy's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Hall of Fame - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as minibars and microwaves.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 1200 square feet (108 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

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)
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 104 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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, 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

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
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

Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1031 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious. The bathroom was huge. Loved having a balcony to sit on in the morning. The neighborhood just smelled like weed. Parking was convenient but you have to pay for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was loud...you could hear everything...sneezing, coughing, walking, doors, etc. Our room was the last room on the bottom floor with I believe a garbage area on the other side and constant blood noise! The room had a perfume strong smell with mold smell as well...so strong made you sick and get a headache because you could not get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darrol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night get-away

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaTasha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was out of order but staff gave key to building next door to use thier pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It is good value for the price. Rooms are dark and lacks good lighting. Only a few lamps. No ceiling lights at all. Room is cleaned only every other day, includes changing of towels.that is a big surprise! Definitely no room service- u have to go down to lobby to get shower caps or anything you need. Staff is very helpful and friendly. View of river is beautiful. Parking on the street is available and cheap.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gunshots
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could use better signage. If the flag is not flying, hard to distinguish from adjoining hotel. (Residence Inn)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had to have
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on a busy weekend. When we arrived, we waited for several minutes to be checked in since there was no one at the desk. There was only one hotel representative for check in despite how busy it was that weekend. We were switched to a room with double beds with a handicap accessible bathroom which had a walk in shower without a longer shower curtain. Water was everywhere with each shower and had to use bath towel to mop the floor with each shower. Bathroom fan was not working which appeared to be causing mold to grow on the walls inside the bathroom over time. Pool was closed for repairs on our third night there so we had to go to the sister property next door to use their pool. We did inform the hotel staff about the bathroom issue. The best they could do was provide us with more towel since we couldn't switch rooms as they were sold out. The tables in the dining area could be cleaned throughout the breakfast hours as they were sticky with syrup, etc. Overall the hotel was clean and quiet despite how many people were staying there. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to from the interstate. The river walk is right out the front door. It was a quick walk to many awesome restaurants and the kids science museum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was convenient, clean, staff was friendly and accommodating. easy walk to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not sure i would stay again

The hotel was nice. We had 2 issues. The breakfast supply did not keep up with demand. They also didn't do a good job of cleaning tables after people were done. Our biggest issue was the parking. Hotel.com said parking was available. If it said the price ($20/night) I missed it. This reminds me of resort fees (bait and switch). I want to know what its going to cost me before i book. I understand taxes, but I'm not sure i would stay here again because of it. Let me know up-front!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

CATHRYN

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IA Cubs Fan

Enjoy how close it is for Iowa Cubs’ games. Disappointed that hot tub was broken but pool was wonderful - very comfortable temperature. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and clean!

Beautiful, clean hotel in a lovely part of downtown. Right by the river with a parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Very convenient clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025