Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Iowa Events Center, connected to the convention center

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Terrace/patio
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, pay movies
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 362 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 655 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 665 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Skyline Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1009 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1373 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 655 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Skyline Suite, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 1009 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Hearing Accessible Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Hearing Accessible Corner King Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Hearing Accessible Skyline King Suite with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Iowa Events Center and within a 5-minute walk of Casey's Center. Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Des Moines Civic Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scopri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5-star hotel near Iowa Events Center, connected to the convention center
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 14000 square feet (1301 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Des Moines Downtown. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 330 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1301 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers 330 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to midnight
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 22.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22.95 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Moines Downtown Hotel
Hilton Moines Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown Iowa
Hilton Des Moines Des Moines
Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown Des Moines
Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Des Moines Downtown to the airport?

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is 5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

As of Jan 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Des Moines Downtown on Jan 31, 2026 start from $138.58, 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 Hilton Des Moines Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Des Moines Downtown, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 22.95 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hilton Des Moines Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per night.

Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Hilton Des Moines Downtown features an indoor pool.

Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Des Moines Downtown to downtown Des Moines?

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is 0.4 mi away from Des Moines.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great… good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for our short visit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan, THOUSAND OAKS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daka

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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dayra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel was excellent the receptionist was not welcoming. Interesting how your whole experience can be affected by your first impression at the reception. Also, I don't recall reading anywhere in my reservation package that parking is $30/day! For Des Moines that's significant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue to hold business meetings and a successful conference!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My suite was not ready at check in ! They had to clean it so it was 45 min from check in t 3 before it wa ready. They told me since it was a third party booking there wa nothing they could to to comp me except give me 2 breakfast vouchers! Breakfast was awful nd not much of selection for $23 per person . pancake hard s a rock ! Room was not the cleanest. Very disappointing esp for the amount of money I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Angelique

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower wouldnt stay close and wouldnt drain we told them about it about an hour of check in theu said they would fix and didnt i almost fell getring out of the shower because water was wasnt draining. Not happy at all with what inpaid for the room very ipset
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Clean. But I can hear the people in the next room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Cutler

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

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

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

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never ate Bar was busy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy, west des moines

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish the outdoor area would have been open is all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super nice and the hotel was very clean. Beds were soo comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel W

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was safe and overall clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025