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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower & hearing accessible)

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

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Minibar, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 6-minute walk from Principal Park and 11 minutes by foot from Iowa Events Center. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Casey's Center and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from EMC Expo Center.

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Casey's Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hessen Haus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Hall of Fame - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fuzzy's Taco Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Bait Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as minibars and microwaves.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 1200 square feet (108 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 22 2025 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 104 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Iowa
Hampton Inn Moines Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn Moines Downtown
Hampton & Suites Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not take advantage of breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean, quiet. Worked very well for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was fine, just not a great variety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel, Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist Tania extremely helpful. Fast checkin & checkout. Walkable to Casey Center, restaurants& ballpark. Quite & relaxing, never crowded. Big elevators, free adequate breakfast. They also have bag & go breakfast for those in a hurry. Room spacious, comfortable bed & pillows. Nice pool & gym. Plenty of towels. Rooms have refrigerator & microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled like fake perfume. Not sure if they have some type of air fresheners or what. Didn’t see any, but that fake smell is horrible for people with allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice clean room with a balcony that overlooked the river. A nice little touch was the tv said welcome and my name. We didn't arrive until 10 pm which the pool was closed. So we didn't try it out. Good breakfast. Would like to see biscuits and gravy. Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Nice free breakfast and coffee. Staff was good too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

guillermo, Carbondale

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I slept the best I've ever slept in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

8/10 Good

Michael, Warrensburg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed clean, dust ruffle was stained, dirt under cushion of chair.. Could use some updating/replacement of some carpets. Card readers on doors, elevators and parking garage gates are not very responsive, you have to hold your key card over the reader just right. Breakfast was ok, not a lot of options. Very walkable area close to restaurants downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was aupwr disappointed the hot tub was not hot and the jets weren't working. That was the only reason I booked here. The elevators were also not working, however the front desk moved me to a room and had me park on that level so the elevator wasn't necessary. That was so convenient! Walking to grab dinner across the street at High Life was so simple and took less than 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brooks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The Hampton is conveniently located in the downtown area. It met all of our expectations except that there is a fee for parking. During breakfast, the eggs were short supplied. Otherwise it was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nich

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent, parking is annoying, but likely not the hotel's fault, rooms were nice and pool was well kept. Frequent traveler, so its nice to find a good option when I come across one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Parking was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Had early check in for a small fee and late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My TV didn’t work. The cable box is mounted behind the TV so you have to get up to point the remote behind the TV…so what’s the point of the remote? I called the front desk but was told they had no maintenance working so nobody could fix it. Once I got it working with the help of ChatGpt, the screen was so dark you couldn’t hardly see the picture. The breakfast was gross.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed with my hotel booking and hotel.

The bathroom floor was not very clean. Lot's of dust, and rust color around the walls. Carpets were not very clean looking. For a Hilton, I was extremely disappointed. Rooms are not checked every day. No new towels were given, until we called the front desk. The front desk lady seemed annoyed that we wanted fresh towels. Though the pool was not open, the neighbor hotel allowed guests to use their pool and hot tub. There is a 20 dollar charge to park in the parking ramp, as there's no real parking area for hotel guests. At check out, the same desk attendant who seemed annoyed about the towels, checked us out. She made no eye contact, did not ask us if we enjoyed our stay, did not thank us for choosing Hampton Inn, and was not personable with guests. Did not smile, and seemed short with everyone. I will think twice about staying there. I did not receive a receipt for my stay, only for parking. Also, Hotel.com's rates were more expensive than the hotel site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025