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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near Casey's Center

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An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a city skyline in the background, and a Ferris wheel illuminated against the evening sky.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television mounted above.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central water feature, multiple floors, and a seating area with a sofa and table.
A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, artwork, and indoor plants.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and bar/lounge space.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a guest services directory.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a guest services directory.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a chair.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Microwave

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

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A dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Microwave (Custom)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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A conference room with a wooden table, four chairs, a standing lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a dining area, a bed, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Microwave

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

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About the area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater and within a 5-minute walk of World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Walnut Street Bridge and Wooly's are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wooly's - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Iowa Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blazing Saddle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fong's Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5-star hotel near Casey's Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 17 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 20054 square feet (1863 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 20054 sq ft of conference space
  • 1863 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton 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 (speed: 25+ Mbps) 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 4.95 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 4.95 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per night)
  • Covered, secured valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Null
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 4.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 4.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10.00 per night(250 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown to the airport?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown is 5.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown on Nov 9, 2026 start from CA $182, excluding 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.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown offer free breakfast?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 38.00 per night.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown to downtown Des Moines?

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown is 0.1 mi away from Des Moines.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful atmosphere, and very good free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast best I’ve ever had in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean ..Staff was very helpful & pleasant.. Breakfast was excellent ... Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay when visiting downtown!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great helpful staff and location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ar area and staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the property (Hilton Embassy Suites) we stayed at in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Just, Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the downtown location and the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice breakfast bar. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Enjoy the happy hour and the restaurant food was delicious. We had to leave before the morning breakfast buffet and were given boxed breakfasts to go and a $20 credit in the gift shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It the typical free breakfast - eggs to order! Nice workout room, beautiful building located right off the river. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite is nice to travel with your family. The property definitely is older, but well maintained and clean. The breakfast was my favorite part, lots of choices and the quality was decent for a hotel breakfast. I loved their coffee! They also have snacks at night, which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fNtastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They have a great homemade breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with 2 friends and it was an exceptional hotel & location to anything downtown Des Moines. Breakfast is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was ok. Not spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, great breakfast bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, rooms were big & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026