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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Meeting facility
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Principal Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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 Casey's Center and Drake University. .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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Casey's Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Principal Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iowa Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blazing Saddle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Up-Down - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Republic on Grand - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near Casey's Center
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. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting 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.

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 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible 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

  • In-room 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

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 25.00 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1086 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Independence

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyse

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean and nice people and nice views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Agustin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air did not work in our room. It was very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The parking situation was a drag and the breakfast food was not good. Otherwise our stay was good and the room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience! We will definitely be coming back again for a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lot more run down than I ever remember embassy suites being
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Travelled with family
Fire alarms went off middle of night and again early morning from kids pulling alarms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stay here!

Love the breakfast and happy hour. Good location for walks along River or up to state capitol building
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was cold bring extra warm cloths
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff was very attentive to all of our needs and even went out of their way for some extras. Amenities were excellent, free breakfast and complimentary drinks! No doors on shower makes for a watery mess.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025