Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines

2.0 star property
Des Moines guestrooms with free WiFi

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Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds (1 King Bed 1 Queen Bed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Near the airport.You'll find Highline Community College and Green River within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Des Moines Beach and Des Moines Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Highline Community College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grandview Off Leash Area - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Green River - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Seattle Waterfront - 20 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Space Needle - 23 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kent Station - 6 min drive
  • Angle Lake Station - 9 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • Starbucks

About this property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines

Des Moines guestrooms with free WiFi
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines. Self parking is free.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines offers 50 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 65
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 65 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines.

Property is also known as

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Red Lion & Suites Des Moines
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines to the airport?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines is 9.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines on Jan 12, 2026 start from $80.1, 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.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines.

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (7-min drive) from Saltwater State Park and 2.3 mi (9-min drive) from Des Moines Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines offer free breakfast?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Silver Dollar Casino (4-min drive) and Great American Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 65 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines have a pool?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines does not have a pool.

Does Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines to downtown Des Moines?

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines is 1.4 mi away from Des Moines.

Red Lion Inn & Suites Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 247 out of 841 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gwen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bailey

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting suite. Blood stains covered the mattress that looked like someone was actually killed. Super super bad. Dead mice in the hole in the jetted tub, bottle of KY jelly under the mattress. Worst hotel I’ve ever been to. Didn’t even stay left after seeing the condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waleed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay very comfortable and the service was second to none
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Enrique

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The place Needs beter mantenance and keeping clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It wasn't as it looked in the photos. The room was very dark, the floor was all broken, nothing like the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing was the attention of the reception staff, the worst thing was that the room was dirty, dirty sheets, dirty bathroom. The ceiling was falling, the floor super dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Shocked this little hole in the wall motel had the Red Lion name. Very sketchy location, didn't feel safe. Condition and cleanliness were subpar. Other peoples hair in the tub, stained carpet throughout the hallways. We didn't even entertain their continental breakfast. Putting a red X next to this one to never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and staff was very helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jacuzzi tub was missing jets and had NO pressure, air intake for tub was broken and filled with black mold. Floor in shower was extremely slick and had hair all over the shower walls. I definitely will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joleen

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ilene

Air conditioning didn’t work most of the time. No breakfast or amenities. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient close to everything that we need. Till next time red lion .. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oneail

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, unclean, unprofessional staff running front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

WENDI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine for the price. Bring Clorox wipes:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a suite, with one chair, no couch or other seating. The continental breakfast.was terrible, fruit pass its prime, very limited choice for food, no OJ with a very poor tasting orange drink. Could hear loud noise in other rooms. Will not return here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tenzin

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025