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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Property class: 3

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $73
$66 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Explore the area

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1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Des Moines Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted heater.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jacuzzi, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed Nonsmoking Accessible

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport in Des Moines (Watrous South), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fort Des Moines Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 140 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at Margarita's Mexican Food serving the guests of Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Margarita's Mexican Food - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Margarita's Mexican Food

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (8,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 18 to April 30:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 8.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

Magnuson Hotel Moines Airport
Magnuson Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Moines Airport
Ramada Moines Airport
Ramada Des Moines Airport Iowa
Ramada
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport
Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Iowa
Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn
Clarion Des Moines Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel Des Moines

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 317 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with breakfast and heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Reut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and roomy, breakfast was ok, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and friendly hotel. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Very helpful staff. Breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay here. Will be back next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms, professional service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like and appreciate the clealiness and quietness i sleep good there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and welcoming staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and on time. We enjoyed pur 2 week stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bedding very clean. large bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier Dominguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very friendly and respectful staff, clean and spacious rooms, and the airport is very close. Everything was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mr. So Low Sounds

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only this I disliked was that the pillows were too soft and the bed was too firm. Otherwise, it was a restful stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motif is playful and the staff was very helpful, gracious and accommodating but the upkeep was starting to fray a bit. Could use refreshing but the price was quite reasonable and I would have trouble booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff and reasonable price. Bed was a bit squeaky. Breakfast was minimal but good. Nice large pool but a bit cold Overall a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The sink was leaking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hamayuon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing good about this facility was the very friendly front desk check in fella!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poorly remodeled. Noisy. Excellent staff. Easy parking. Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff very professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025