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  • Embassy Suites on the River Des Moines - $$$
    101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, all-suite, downtown Des Moines hotel A John Q. Hammons property
    8 floors, 234 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
    24-hour business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
    Internet access costs $10 per night - parking costs $8 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jan 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 202 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Close to entertainment venues - great stay - Feb 2010
    Peaceful surroundings - Jun 2009
    Room was perfect - great shuttle driver - Apr 2009
    Good location - great hotel - room was spacious and excellent - courtyard was beautiful - pool was fun - wonderful, relaxing family experience - May 2008
    Easy access to the front desk, elevators, and underground parking - better than expected - Apr 2008
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Des Moines - $$
    1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown Des Moines hotel 12 floors, 251 rooms
    Free shuttle to Des Moines Airport from 6 AM - 11 PM
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
    Breakfast buffet with hot foods is not free
    24-hour business center
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jan 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
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    Parking area needed repaving - had a shuttle to Hyvee Hall; driver was courteous - Aug 2010
    Great location - room was nice - poor restaurant service - Apr 2010
    Staff treated me poorly - Feb 2010
    Room was clean but too warm; we had to open the window - elevators were fast - Feb 2009
  • Hotel Fort Des Moines - $$$
    1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown hotel 11 floors, 235 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Free 24-hour shuttle to Des Moines Airport
    No swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $10 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Aug 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  2.5 of 5 stars
    Based on 85 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Great beds - worked for me - Oct 2009
    Good rates - nice downtown hotel - room was clean and quiet - bed was old and uncomfortable; bedspread had a cigarette burn - Aug 2009
    Nice location - liked the historic look and feel of the hotel - needed better water pressure - staff was friendly - Mar 2009
    Great service - Mar 2009
    Limited choices at breakfast - May 2008
  • Rated Very High by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown Des Moines hotel 8 floors, 93 rooms
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $15 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2011

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Room was dirty - drapes were stained - there was mold in the bathroom - shower door didn't close properly, so water got on the floor - front desk clerk was great - tables at breakfast were dirty, and the coffee pots were often empty - won't be back - Jul 2011
  • Marriott Downtown Des Moines - $$$$
    700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown Des Moines hotel 31 floors, 415 rooms and suites
    Free shuttle to Des Moines Airport
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
    Internet access costs $13 per night - parking costs $19 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2011

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 126 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Staff was friendly and helpful - a pleasant stay - Feb 2011
    Beds were comfortable - nice staff - great stay - Jun 2009
    Located in downtown area - nice amenities - a good place to stay - Jun 2007
  • Rated Average by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown Des Moines hotel One-half block from Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena
    7 floors, 155 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $10 per night fee for each pet - Apr 2012
    Warning: This hotel did not honor a confirmed reservation - Mar 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 53 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Bed was too soft - good wireless Internet connection - bathroom sink was too small - didn't like the handicap shower; water got all over the floor - nice continental breakfast with scrambled eggs; waffle batter ran out early - Nov 2011
    Good location - run-down hotel - room needed updating, and smelled like stale smoke - Jun 2011
    Walk to the arena - service in the bar was absolutely horrible - good place to stay - Jun 2011
    Located across the street from the state event center - room was nice, clean, quiet, and comfortable - breakfast ended at 9 AM - restaurant menu was limited - I was pleased - May 2011
    Right next to the Wells Fargo Arena - room needed better soundproofing - breakfast ended at 9 AM - May 2011
  • Renaissance Savery Hotel Des Moines - $$$$
    401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown Des Moines hotel 12 floors, 218 rooms
    Heated indoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $16 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2011

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 189 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

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    Room was large, pleasant, and comfortable - bathtub didn't drain well - an enjoyable stay - Nov 2011
    Beautiful, comfortable room - a happy stay - Apr 2011
    Room was clean - staff was most accommodating - great experience - Aug 2010
    Good location - large room with 2 bathrooms - disappointed that the whirlpool was out of order - great place to stay - Feb 2010
    Room was spacious - beds were comfortable - could've used more coffee packets - Oct 2009
  • Suites of 800 Locust Hotel & Spa Des Moines - $$$
    800 West Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Rated High by Guests
    Midscale, smoke-free, downtown Des Moines hotel 5 floors, 51 rooms
    No swimming pool - fitness center - lounge
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Nov 2011

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 47 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Hotel was clean - staff was friendly - great breakfast with made-to-order omelets - I was happy - Oct 2010
    Good location - Apr 2010
    Room was spacious - heard a lot of traffic noise - friendly staff - excellent omelets at breakfast - great stay - Apr 2010
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