Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

101 East Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309 United States (USA) near Exit 135 on I-35 (~4.2mi)
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3.5 Star Property
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  • Our hotel comes with an indoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle provided
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 234 rooms in property
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
  • 6 conference rooms in property

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Check Rates2 Room Custom Suite 1 King
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Check RatesRestricted Cxl 1 King Bed 2 Bath President Suite Large Living Room Table For 6 Refridgerator Microwa
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Check RatesRestricted Cxl 2 Room Governors Suite 1 King Bed Conference Seating For 6 WiFi Available Complimenta
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Check RatesStandard Room, King or Two Doubles
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Local Attractions

Located in the Historic East Village and across the river from Court Avenue- Des Moines trendiest downtown shopping and entertainment districts, Iowa Events Center (Wells Fargo Arena, Veteran''s Auditorium, Hy-Vee Hall- 4 blocks, Principal Park- Home of the Iowa Cubs- 4 blocks, Science Center of Iowa- 5 blocks, Brenton Skating Plaza and Bike Rental- adjacent, Pricipal Riverwalk- adjacent, Des Moines Civic Center- 2 blocks, Iowa State Capitol- 4 blocks

Verified Reviews of Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very Nice Place"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall a great place with wonderful staff, great breakfast and cocktail hour. A good experience.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 27 to Fri Sep 29 2023 at a $95.99 average nightly rate.
"Very nice hotel with great breakfast!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice hotel with great breakfast! We had a great time!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 15 to Sun Sep 17 2023 at a $174.87 average nightly rate.
"Nice Spacious Room"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was nice and big and reasonably priced.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 09 to Sun Sep 10 2023 at a $179.00 average nightly rate.
"Very Clean Hotel, Conveniently Located"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very clean hotel in convenient location. Everyone was friendly and the interior was well set up.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 27 to Wed Jun 28 2023 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
"A great hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
A great hotel with an incredible and hospitable staff. Excellent experience and will definitely return!
(Group coordinator, booked 3 rooms), from US flag
14-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 12 to Sun May 14 2023 at a $281.99 average nightly rate.
"Fun and relaxing place to stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff and accommodating. Love staying here! Fun and relaxing!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 10 to Sun Mar 12 2023 at a $277.49 average nightly rate.
"Great food & great hospitality."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
We always enjoy staying at this hotel during the week, we are there every year. We enjoy the breakfast and food at night. Great food and hospitality.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
06-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 28 to Fri Feb 03 2023 at a $177.66 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 873 guest reviews

Property Description

This all-suite downtown Des Moines hotel has the privilege of being the closest hotel to the Iowa State Capitol campus. Our hotel is ideally situated among the trendy eateries and shopping of the Historic East Village, and the nightlife of the Court Avenue Entertainment District. Enjoy the spacious, modern Des Moines lodging provided by 234 two-room suites with amenities such as two 37-inch LCD HD televisions, high-speed internet access, and local photography and artwork adorning the suite walls. Step into true Des Moines hospitality with the beautiful open atrium lobby. Take advantage of great on-site services such as an indoor pool and a modern fitness center.All guests at our downtown hotel in Des Moines, IA wake up to a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast with a variety of options to choose from. Liberty''s - an Iowa Grill, offers great American food in a relaxed environment. When you return to this Des Moines hotel after your day, the nightly Manager's Reception* offers you what you need—refreshing beverages and warm conversation. This all-suite hotel features 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible single-level meeting space. With multiple meeting rooms in the conference center, we host meetings both large and small, and the ballroom hosts banquets for up to 700 people. The ballroom is the perfect setting for wedding receptions, and our conference center offers great flexibility and accommodations for conferences.

Green Sustainability

We allow guests to skip housekeeping services by day and received a $5 pantry voucher each day housekeeping is declined.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 8
Rooms: 234
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 234
Handicap Rooms: 10
Rooms with 1 Bed: 141
Rooms with 2 Beds: 93
Suites: 9
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 6 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 20000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 700 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11am-11pm
Pool Info:
Open Daily from 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM with adults only swim during the first and last hours.
Ownership: Atrium Hospitality
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Varies based on group agreement.
Nightly Parking: 10
Typical Group Deposit: 20%
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 6.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 6.00%
Parking Fee: 10.00 Per Night ($25.00 per night valet)
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person (Per 3rd & 4th Adult)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 4.95 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 4.95 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 200.00 Per Day (Per 30 attendees)
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 25.00 Per Day (Per Wired Line)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 24.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 24.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Function
Chef Attendant Fees: 150.00 Per Function

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • Terrace
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Des Moines International Airport- 7 milesComplimentary airport shuttle service available daily from 5a-11p

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle service on the half hour within a 2 mi radius of the hotel from 5am-11pm

Breakfast Information

Complimentary breakfast buffet with made-to-order pancakes and omelets.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets allows up to 75 lbs per room with $75.00 + Tax

Parking Info

Valet Parking – On Site0-4 hours - $8.00 (tax included) 4-8 hours - $15.00 (tax included) Overnight - $25.00 + taxSelf-Parking – City Garage$1.00 per hour up to 7 hoursMaximum of $7.00 for 12 hoursMaximum of $10.00 for 24 hoursStreet ParkingMeters are enforced 9:00am-9:00pm daily Monday-Saturday, Excluding Holidays

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary access for all Hilton Honors members regardless of status. $4.95 per 24 hours for non-Hilton Honors members.

About Embassy Suites

  • Free Cooked-to-Order Breakfast
  • Offer spacious Two-Room Suites great for groups or large families
  • Free snacks and drinks during evening reception for all ages
  • Can pre-order services online before arriving

The Embassy Suites highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Scenic Route Bakery - A charming bakery located 0.2 miles from the hotel, known for its delicious pastries and artisanal coffee.
  • Lunch: Fong's Pizza - A unique pizza joint located 0.4 miles from the hotel, famous for its Asian-inspired pizza creations.
  • Dinner: Centro - A trendy Italian restaurant located 0.3 miles from the hotel, offering a variety of pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas.
  • Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - A beautiful outdoor park located 0.5 miles from the hotel, showcasing a collection of contemporary sculptures.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Zombie Burger + Shake Lab - A quirky burger joint located 0.3 miles from the hotel, known for its creative burger combinations and indulgent milkshakes.
  • Lunch: Malo - A vibrant Mexican restaurant located 0.4 miles from the hotel, serving delicious tacos and refreshing margaritas.
  • Dinner: 801 Chophouse - A classic steakhouse located 0.6 miles from the hotel, offering prime cuts of meat and an extensive wine list.
  • Activity: Des Moines Art Center - An art museum located 2.3 miles from the hotel, featuring a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A charming French bakery located 0.5 miles from the hotel, known for its freshly baked breads and pastries.
  • Lunch: Tacopocalypse - A funky taco joint located 0.8 miles from the hotel, serving unique fusion tacos and delicious kimchi fries.
  • Dinner: Alba - A farm-to-table restaurant located 0.7 miles from the hotel, offering seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
  • Activity: Science Center of Iowa - A hands-on science museum located 1.2 miles from the hotel, featuring interactive exhibits and a planetarium.

Previously known as:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, Embassy Suites Des Moines on the River

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

Feel free to use the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
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Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Embassy Ballroom 142 x 75 x 15 10650--/700490443------60/5010001000--
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Embassy Ballroom

The Embassy Ballroom can be divided into 8 separate sections for flexibility to meet most event requirements.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
10650 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
142 x 75 x 15 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Rental costs are determined based on amount of space required as well as the amount of in-house catered food and beverage will be purchased.
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Junior Ballroom 68 x 28 x 13 1904--/1007046544850--/--120150--
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Junior Ballroom

The Junior Ballroom can divide into 3 smaller sections.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1904 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
68 x 28 x 13 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Potomac 28 x 25 x 13 700--/402822302422--/--6050--
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Potomac

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
700 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 25 x 13 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Scott's Landing 31 x 39 x 11 1209--/604230362728--/--90100--
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Scott's Landing

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1209 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
31 x 39 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
1
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Atrium 35 x 45 x 80 1575--/130----------10/----200--
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Atrium

Room Type:
Mezzanine
Total Size:
1575 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
35 x 45 x 80 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
25+
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
River View Patio 68 x 28 x 0 1904--/100------------/----190--
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River View Patio

Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1904 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
68 x 28 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System

FAQs about Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown have?

There are 234 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Complimentary breakfast buffet with made-to-order pancakes and omelets.

What parking is available at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Valet Parking – On Site0-4 hours - $8.00 (tax included) 4-8 hours - $15.00 (tax included) Overnight - $25.00 + taxSelf-Parking – City Garage$1.00 per hour up to 7 hoursMaximum of $7.00 for 12 hoursMaximum of $10.00 for 24 hoursStreet ParkingMeters are enforced 9:00am-9:00pm daily Monday-Saturday, Excluding Holidays

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary access for all Hilton Honors members regardless of status. $4.95 per 24 hours for non-Hilton Honors members.

Can I get a AAA rate at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Open Daily from 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM with adults only swim during the first and last hours..

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