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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel near Drake University in Des Moines

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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Lobby

Overview of Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Popular LocationHy Vee Hall10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipal Park15 min walk
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 541 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, View

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, View

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

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

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Corner

  • 543 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Double Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Custom)

  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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

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

  • 530 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Exterior
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (1003)
The price is $349
per night
$391 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater and within a 5-minute walk of World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Walnut Street Bridge and Wooly's are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 6 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 10 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk
  • Principal Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - 5 min walk
  • Twisted Vine Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Iowa Taproom - 4 min walk
  • Buzzard Billy's - 8 min walk
  • The Blazing Saddle - 5 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotel near Drake University in Des Moines
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (1 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers 234 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 4.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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: 3:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 4.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out 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 midnight.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown to the airport?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is 5.9 mi (16-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 Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown on May 19, 2024 start from $118.15, 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 Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offer free breakfast?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Embassy Suites Hotel 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 Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have a pool?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to midnight.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown to downtown Des Moines?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is 0.1 mi away from Des Moines.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1083 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1083 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1083 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1083 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1083 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the free Happy Hour and the pool.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Shuttle service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Great stay at the Embassy Suites. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Every section of the hotel was spotlessly clean. The only issue we had(I use issue loosely) was regulating the temperature in the room. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Stayed at Embassy Suites on the River last night while attending a concert at Wooly’s. Convenient 5-minute walk from the hotel which was great! Also, had dinner and drinks before the concert at Bar Nico which is just a couple buildings down from Wooly’s. Overall a great experience. However, I was not very impressed by our room at the hotel. Although it was clean and the bed was comfortable, it was pretty outdated and the shower pressure in room 709 was poor. Check-in experience was average but nothing I would expect from a Hilton property. They also removed all of the vending machines from the ice kiosks and now make you go to their snack shop on the main level and pay 3x the cost. $13 for 2 bottles of water and 2 bags of popcorn. Was also disappointed that the hotel bar closed at midnight on a Friday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

DON, GARNER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff member at check in was not smiling or welcoming. Mumbled - could not understand her. Apparently she was having a bad day. Facility is showing its age - no USB outlets in rooms. So-so vleanliness inbthe bathrooom. I like Embassy Suites, but this one needs a refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Very disappointed. Tried to check in on time and they didn’t have a room ready. When they finally gave me a room it was not clean. There was a swimsuit hanging in the shower, poop on the toilet, and generally not cleaned. We found a contact in the bed sheets too. They eventually came and cleaned the room. Also, I had paid for a premium room which was supposed to have a bunch of in room snacks but those weren’t there either. Had to argue to get those included. Very disappointing because we have been staying at this location for years and they have been getting progressively worse. I no longer can say I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024