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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
View from property
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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.)
    ‪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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 (Hearing accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, Bathtub

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

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 short 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
  • 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 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. 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)
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 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