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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Property class: 3.5

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In Downtown Des Moines, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast, a daily manager's reception, and dinner at Liberty's restaurant. Unwind in the indoor pool or work out in the 24-hour gym; previous guests rave about the helpful staff and great location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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
(58 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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
(21 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

Two-Room Suite with Pure Wellness and 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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is near a metro station. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Des Moines Civic Center and Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • The City Of Des Moines
    Iowa Events Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State Capitol Building
    Iowa State Capitol Building
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • EMC Expo Center
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casey's Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
    5 min walk
  • The Iowa Taproom
    4 min walk
  • Fong's Pizza
    6 min walk
  • Scenic Route Bakery
    4 min walk
  • Up-Down
    5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotel near Casey's Center
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. The on-site restaurant, Liberty's, features kids' meals and dinner. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 234 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and wet bars, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch HDTVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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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 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)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies

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 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

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)
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 38.00 per night.

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

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

What time is check-out at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater and Casey's Center. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Walnut Street Bridge are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

8/10 Good

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location, nice staff but the hotel needs some upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was incredible and much more than I expected. As for the rooms, they felt a bit dated and there were issues with the shower. The shower
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was very friendly, the breakfast and evening reception were exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer Service and Breakfast buffet!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay. great breakfast. great 530 7 happy hour great bartenders!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hot breakfast options was amazing, it was made fresh and with a good variety every day
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very nice😀. Loved our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, inexpensive parking across the street, very friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location beautiful lobby large room. Friendly staff. Easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carroll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place for visiting the city.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with beautiful spacious rooms. Great breakfast with made to order omlets. Very limited parking under hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Service was friendly. Family friendly atmosphere. Great location to fun things to do in down town, we had a great stay! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great. Friendly employees. I love the live plants all over the hotel. It was my goes birthday and she had a blast with her friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was outstanding. With our 10 grandchildren with us, the staff was patient and very helpful! From the front desk, the pool staff and the cleaning crew, they all slowed down to talk with the kids and made them feel welcome as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very welcoming, personable and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious. However, the double beds seemed a bit small. Really liked the breakfast that was offered in the morning. It had a great selection of different breakfast items. Overall, good experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the snacks they serve at 5 pm and the breakfast was great. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was slightly dirty. Breakfast is very nice. Check-in was frustrating - they make you download the app and create an account for digital check-in to "skip the desk." Did all of that and then they told me I had to check in at the desk, ha.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early for an event and we were allowed to have an early check in with no issues. I will stay Embassy Suites in Des Moines every time I need a room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY, VERY NICE! The room was clean and had everything we needed. The included breakfast buffet was OUTSTANDING. Staff was courteous and professional. We will absolutely stay here next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Customer Service was top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025