Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Lobby
Exterior
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, Netflix

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

1 King Pure Suite Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Corner Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Governors Suite-1 King Bed-Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

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

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

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About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Weekday breakfast is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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 centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater. Enjoy features like a free manager's reception, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • 11 minutes by foot from Casey's Center and a 5-minute drive from Drake University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Liberty's – This restaurant only serves dinner. 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

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

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 and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

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 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 522 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good breakfast, kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional! We loved our stay!! Great Hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was nice, great snacks and cocktail hour
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and quiet rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Cocktail hour was fun.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANDREW Scott BRESALIER

Staff was very nice, especially those who checked us in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast usually made to order and nice to have snacks at night with a couple drinks… Really enjoyed ourselves. Nye was at the front desk and always had a great smile on her face and very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very nice😀. Loved our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel needs updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful like always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, food and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carroll

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beds need to be replaced. We were in a suite and we could feel springs all night. Also putting pricing on the drink and food options would be a great help as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
How nice the checking lady was easy parking across the street wasn't too bad
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025