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Red Roof Inn Des Moines

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A reception area with a stone wall, two leather chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a sign offering free Wi-Fi.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a kitchen area with dark cabinets, and a wooden staircase.
A hotel hallway with vending machines and a water dispenser.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a lamp.
A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a Red Roof Inn sign, and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the background.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $69
$61 nightly
$69 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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5020 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313
  • Place, Outlets of Des Moines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a red textured wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Second Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a red textured wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Second Floor)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Accessible Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Bed Second Floor Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Des Moines, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, within a 10-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland. .This hotel is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Drake University.

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 5 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 6 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Adventureland - 7 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grand View University - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thai Flavors - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Red Roof Inn Des Moines

Red Roof Inn Des Moines offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1961
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 14 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

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Red Roof Inn Moines Motel
Red Roof Inn Des Moines Hotel
Red Roof Inn Des Moines Des Moines
Red Roof Inn Des Moines Hotel Des Moines

Red Roof Inn Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 605 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in and a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, this was a nice room and worked well for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite other negative reviews, the stay was better than expected, room was clean and had useful inner and outer doors, even several hot breakfast items in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Staff was friendly when checking in, room was clean and comfortable, shower had good pressure and plenty of ice in the ice machine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Red Roof is my go to for business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very quiet and clean I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC worked to cool the room fast. The room was clean. The staff was willing to help answer any questions that arised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was ok. bed could have been more comfortable. Guy at front counter was rude to my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good eggs and sausage breakfast Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet area losts of restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to highway. Indoor and outdoor room entrances. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. All dispensers were full. Had kleenex. King bed was clean and comfortable. TV was decent size. Very nice change from inns we stayed at down south!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
I did not need either
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free pet stay, room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sarah-jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff….very clean…close to the highway
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner. Great service at breakfast. Good location to get around from.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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