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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Casey's Center

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 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.)
    ‪10 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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, 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

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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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 49 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

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, 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 drapes, 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, 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

2 Room Suite-Pure Wellness-2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Suite With 2 Double Beds And Mobility/Hearing Accessible Roll In Shower-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

2 Room Governors Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed/2 Bath President Ste-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

2 Room Corner Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room Suite With 1 King Bed-Pure Wellness

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Pure Suite Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Suite With 2 Double Beds-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Two Room Corner Suite With 2 Double Beds-Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

1 Kg Ste Mobility/Hearing Access Tub No Smok

  • Sleeps 4

2 Dbl 1 Bdrm Ste Mobility/Hearing Access Tub Ns

  • Sleeps 6

2 Room Suite-1 King Bed Rivervew-Nonsmoke

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room King Suite-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 4

Premium King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • 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
  • 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Iowa Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Scenic Route Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Early Bird East Village - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5-star hotel near Casey's Center
Embassy Suites Hotel 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 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Embassy Suites Hotel 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
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 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 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.

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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 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 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)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet 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

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 premium cable/satellite 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 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
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. 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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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1041 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ANDREW Scott BRESALIER, Davie

Staff was very nice, especially those who checked us in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW Scott BRESALIER, Davie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was great. Was very upset about how inexperienced unmotivated counter representative at Budget Car Rental treated me, resulting in having in my spouse renting a car separately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Tampa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duard, Albert Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location for downtown events and Botanical gardens
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the property & staff ! All very nice ! Sometimes kids playing on elevators was annoying but that’s only thing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Perfect

Great Room, Great Breakfast, daughter loved some time in the pool. It was a very pleasant stay and will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my first recommendation

From a mistake at the front desk that resulted in my card getting changed twice, to the mildew smell in the room, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. It's what was clearly lovely hotel at one time. Today, it needs to be renovated and possibly give the staff a little more training.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dyllin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typically we love our stays at the downtown Des Moines Embassy Suites. This stay, however, we encountered some less encouraging things in regards to our room during our two night stay. Our room's air conditioning was not functioning. We let the front desk know, and they said they could put in a maintenance request, but we did not want someone in our room that evening. The fan worked ok, but it was definitely frustrating. The pull out couch had many rips and tears in the cushions, and the mattress was filled with many stains we noticed as we were making the bed. This left us a bit uneasy. Much of the furniture is nicked and scraped in the rooms. Our refrigerator never actually fully worked either, and we had to get rid of some food that had spoiled due to this. Otherwise, we loved the breakfast and happy hour options. Things are always well done in this department.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, food and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke, St Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this property…Wish our suite would have had 2 bathrooms, especially since this suite says it sleeps 8.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Howard Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a convenient location. With restaurants and bars in the downtown area and main attractions at a walkable distance. As for the hotel itself, staff is friendly and helpful with recommendations. Complimentary breakfast was tasty and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cortney, Fort Dodge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiria, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liesl

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