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Des Moines · Iowa

Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown

101 E Locust St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning River View Location

    Experience the beauty of Des Moines River from our all-suite hotel in the heart of the city centre.

  • Convenient City-Centre Access

    Explore top attractions like Iowa State Capitol and Wells Fargo Arena just moments away from Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown.

  • Exceptional Amenities

    Enjoy complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, free nightly reception, and a modern fitness centre during your stay.

Book your stay now at Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Good location

  • Decent breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Indoor pool
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Paid WiFi
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

787 reviews
2/ 10
Nothing at all! I am very dissatisfied and disappointed.
Diarra · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
787 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Good location
  • Decent breakfast

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Old furniture · Inconsistent breakfast experience

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.1

    Staff were friendly and accommodating.

  • Location8.6

    Conveniently located near civic center.

  • Food and Beverage8.1

    Breakfast was great but could have been cleaner.

  • Amenities8.1

    Breakfast offerings were good, but breakfast experience inconsistent.

  • Overall Experience8.1

    Overall met needs despite some issues.

  • Value for Money8.0

    Basic value for the service.

  • Cleanliness7.1

    Dusty conditions and issues with mold reported.

  • Room Quality7.0

    Rooms had issues with old furniture and musty smell.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

40% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

8.0787 reviews
  • Uncomfortable

    2/10

    Diarra · solo traveller · 2026-10-15

    “Nothing at all! I am very dissatisfied and disappointed.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Huskermale · couple · 2026-10-13

    “The room was nice sized. The breakfast was good, the omelet station was really good. The buffet was pretty limited to what the Embassy usually has. The valet service was exceptional. Although $38 a night seems a little steep for the service.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    jayne · extended group · 2026-10-08

    “breakfast great, happy hour great”

  • Location is good but the hotel is in rough shape

    3/10

    Matt · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Location”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Stacy · extended group · 2026-09-15

    “I was very impressed with the staff from the front desk to the bar to the breakfast staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Also super kid friendly, the balloon lady was an excellent touch.”

  • Basically it was a good stay.

    7/10

    Robert · extended group · 2026-09-13

    “Breakfast was great. Location was perfect. Walked to dinner and the Civic Center.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Cliff · couple · 2026-09-02

    “The location was great. We were able to walk to the places we planned on going to.”

  • Embassy downtown Des Moines

    6/10

    Dally · solo traveller · 2026-08-22

    “Atrium, breakfast, social hour.”

  • In general was good

    10/10

    Darlen · couple · 2026-08-21

    “The view of the city”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Bonnie · solo traveller · 2026-08-21

    “Close to capital”

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