Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Minibar, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 1 King Bed

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing accessible)

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, River View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Riverside hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
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 fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Science Center of Iowa. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a gym.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Principal Park and Iowa Events Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (108 square metres) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre 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 lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 104 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 21 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 21 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 579 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and a very calming environment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebit

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly; room was nice! Breakfast was good! Parking on the street was free so we used that option, otherwise garage parking was additional charge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Close proximity to where I needed to be for an event
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The stay was very good We booked without knowing the area. So this property would be super for someone needing a stay place for hospital reasons
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Very nice staff. Great room, clean wonderful location to state house. Try the Tap Room, Breakfast Club and Fongs Pizza!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast wasnot good rooms ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room comfy bed and good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have no real complaints about the hotel as a whole. My one complaint is the beds. We had a king size bed room 408 downtown Des Moines, Iowa. It was hard as a rock. We could feel every single spring. We didn’t get much sleep and I woke up with terrible back and hip pain. I’m so sore from your bed that I had to make a call to my doctor this morning to get in for an appointment. Please consider new updated bed for all the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place to stay while in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Amazing. Stay d 3 nights but don’t get any change of sheets day 2. Carpet in hallway needs shampooing or even replaced. Areas where carpet was bundled up. Safety issue on floor 3
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

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

4/10 Poor

Teuta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rude staff. Poorly maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The expedia website says it can sleep 5 people in the room, however it cannot sleep 5 and the room isn't ADA compliant big enough to legally fit a roll away bed in it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025