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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel in Watrous South

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Blank Park Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Principal Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Watrous South stay.Your stay at this Watrous South hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Blank Park Zoo and A. H. Blank Golf Course. Air Lanes Bowling Center and Southridge Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principal Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Drake University - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3-star Art Deco hotel in Watrous South
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 18 to April 30:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Service fee: USD 6.99 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 8.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Clarion Inn
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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 75 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elyne, EAST ORANGE

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Every one was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Clinton J

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wasn’t the worst, but would not stay here again. Lots of shotty construction work. First room was locked from the inside. Hallways smelled and were hot. The floor in our room wasn’t very clean. Random lamp unplugged next to the bed. My husband had to level the fridge because it was lopsided. Kids at the pool screaming into the night (I was staying to run a marathon the next morning). Something (we guessed the fridge) was making a clicking noise all night long. 2/10 and that’s being generous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Family

My son, his wife and granddaughter love it there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

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

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Disliked: Cleanliness
We checked in and checked out within 10 minutes. I am not one to leave a negative review, but my goodness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Leah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is good for a 1 or 2 night stay at most. Room had a broken shower piece, water was cold and the walls were incredibly thin. Looks good in pictures but not that great in person. Staff was nice but the hotel is bare bones meaning no soaps or lotions. Nothing fancy. Would not recommend and would definitely not stay there again as this place was one step removed from a motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Johnston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maci

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I was disappointed when I asked about body wash and was told they only have shampoo and conditioner in the bathrooms. I was also disappointed when there were no hangers to hang my clothes. When I asked if we could have something from the free breakfast as we had to depart at 4 am, but I was told we could not have anything “breakfast is served at 6 am.”
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a bit difficult to understand the host, as he had a mid Eastern accent, which we are not used to. He was able to communicate what we needed to know, and was very helpful with parking while on our trip. He drove us to the airport and gave us the hotels number to call when we return. There were water spots on the mirror in the room, and the bed frame squeeked loudly every time I shifted my weight in bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will come back again nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

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

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was quite cold despite the thermostat being set at 84 degrees. We didn’t complain as we arrived quite late and went to Ed under a comforter. Later learned that if we had complained we would have gotten portable heaters or a move to another room. We thought it would warm up, but didn’t get warmer than 55-60 degrees. Fine outside of that. A bitter cold night. Zero degrees.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denarea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Van was very cold for the shuttle to the Airport room was Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated, but thoughtfully re-purposed. Big and clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025