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    1 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 571
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    from 5 sources

  • $109

    recent price

Renaissance Savery Hotel

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Best hotel ranking based on 571 reviews:

Helpful and friendly service

Convenient location

“We also enjoyed walking the river trails located across from the hotel that are well maintained.” more  

“Great location to restaurant district, and ballpark.” more  

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    2 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 24
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    from 3 sources

  • $149

    recent price

Suites of 800 Locust Hotel and Spa

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Best hotel ranking based on 24 reviews:

A good choice overall

Reviewers say the rooms are great

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  • 3rd
    Good


    3 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 445
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    from 6 sources

  • $89

    recent price

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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Best hotel ranking based on 445 reviews:

Convenient location

Favorable comments about the rooms

“Beds were very comfortable. ” more  

“Great location. ” more  

  • 4th
    Average

    4 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 149
    Reviews

    from 5 sources

  • $96

    recent price

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines-On The River

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Best hotel ranking based on 149 reviews:

Convenient location

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“Embassy Suites on the River is a nice hotel, but a bit overpriced. ” more  

  • 5th
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    5 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 49
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    from 5 sources

  • $89

    recent price

Hotel Fort des Moines

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Best hotel ranking based on 49 reviews:

Location is good for some guests

Reviews are mixed

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  • 6th
    Average

    6 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 78
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    from 5 sources

  • $103

    recent price

Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown

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Best hotel ranking based on 78 reviews:

Reviews are mixed

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“Not impressed with the hotel will probably not stay there again!” more  

  • 7th
    Poor

    7 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 34
    Reviews

    from 4 sources

  • $95

    recent price

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

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Best hotel ranking based on 34 reviews:

Rooms are hit or miss

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  • 8th
    Poor

    8 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 35
    Reviews

    from 4 sources

  • $51

    recent price

Days Inn - Des Moines Merle Hay

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Best hotel ranking based on 35 reviews:

Prior guests do not recommend this hotel

Poor service

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  • 9th
    Poor

    9 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 30
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    from 2 sources

  • $85

    recent price

Ramada Northwest

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Best hotel ranking based on 30 reviews:

Rooms are not suitable for leisure travel

Not a good hotel for a vacation

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  • 10th
    Poor

    10 of 11 hotels in Des Moines

  • 119
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    from 5 sources

  • $100

    recent price

Best Western Des Moines Airport Hotel

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Best hotel ranking based on 119 reviews:

Location is good for some guests

Prior guests do not recommend this hotel

“I would stay there again.” more  

“Very convenient for DSM airport travelers. ” more