Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Casey's Center

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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Meeting facility

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 541 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 543 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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
  • Principal Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Iowa Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood Lounge - ‬5 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
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A reception hall, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

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)
  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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.

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

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown on Aug 17, 2025 start from CA $195.44, 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.

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 at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

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 World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Casey's Center. Walnut Street Bridge and Wooly's are also within 10 minutes.

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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1120 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and good price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Nice place and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at the property. Both times have been great. Good breakfast, clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the middle of downtown. Walkable to the capitol and several bars and restaurants. Love the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made us feel they were glad we are there. Very friendly and hospitable. Great atmosphere. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Parking was an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed at this Embassy Suites hotel and absolutely love it. The location is awesome and convenient to walk to a abundance of restaurants. The staff were awesome and welcoming and efficient. The happy hour drinks and snacks were great as well as the morning breakfast buffet where we enjoyed a delicious custom made omelette. We will be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place. Cordial staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience! We will definitely be coming back again for a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was wonderful! Free drinks and snacks at 5:30 is a nice touch! Staff at front desk could smile a little more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service OMG the breakfast is phenomenal. The rooms were clean. Staff was excellent. Great customer service definitely recommend this hotel. I will be going back there every time. I am in Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pokie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was great with a buddy. It’s downtown Des Moines. Short walk to farmers market on Saturday morning. Took a walk by myself in the afternoon, not smart. Use the buddy system. It’s a big old beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities
Very uncomfortable beds, not enough towels for the amount of people in our party, run down room, and no longer offer the free snacks in room as they used to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the manager's reception!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel and a nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Amenities
The parking situation was a drag and the breakfast food was not good. Otherwise our stay was good and the room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many things and just a short drive to Drake University
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly check in very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location for my son and I. We were a few minutes from Lutheran Hospital. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to check in on us, make sure we were enjoying our stay and to engage with our children.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air did not work in our room. It was very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025