• Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Featuring a spa & wellness center, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is located in Des Moines in the Iowa region, a 11-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.2 miles from Wells Fargo Arena. The property is around 1.6 miles from Iowa Events Center, 1.2 miles from Hy-Vee Hall and 2.2 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers 2-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. Guests can use the business center or relax in the snack bar. Des Moines Civic Center is a 18-minute walk from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, 3.7 miles from Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Des Moines
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Molly
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was delicious and the room was spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff too.
  • Candace
    United States of America United States of America
    Customer service was great. The place was clean and rooms were nice.
  • Johnston
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was modern and very clean! The staff were amazing. I definitely recommend it.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is 1.6 miles from the center of Des Moines. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.