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Reviews of Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States of America

#30 of 42 hotels in Des Moines

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 417 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    My stay was ok… Need to work on the night stuff…
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Your over night host wasn’t so friendly… I asked question about parking she was very dry.. On giving me information to where I should park my vehicle

    The breakfast was fresh…

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Called for pillows never came even after 2 phone calls

    Pool, suite, breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    6.0
    Friendly staff, but overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was full and only 2 working elevators. The building was hot and it was hard to cool our room down enough to sleep. Way over priced: the difference between Thursday night and Saturday night prices was $150. That’s ridiculous. They ran out of parking and didn’t validate anywhere. There were 3 desk positions and only one person working. Anytime we walked by there was a line 3 and 4 deep.

    Beautiful facility. Breakfast was good even though it was eggs in a bag.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room seemed like it needed a refresh. Bathtub had a “Rust” stain and doors had paint chipped.

    Convenient location spacious rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2023

    8.0
    Great option while in Des Moines Downtown!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Suite with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to comment.

    - Very helpful staff, they always made the difference! - Comfortable beds - Very clean - Varied breakfast - Good shower pressure - Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It beginning to look a little dogeared…

    A great breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    7.0
    The personnel were great. The location was great. The breakfast and evening social were great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was in need of updating. The bathroom door was dirty and the veneer was splinter and peeling. The faucet at the beverage sink had water squirting out the side. The furniture was of and mismatched!

    The breakfast was great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    when we asked for the room to be clean, for two nights they didn't clean it. needs to improve that area.

    breakfast was very good, staff are friendly, clean and good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pure Wellness King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    It was alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It seems like things have changed a bit over the years.

    Location was fine. Breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pure Wellness King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air in the room didn’t get very cool, even when set to the lowest temp. Water never got hot enough to take a shower in the morning.

    Good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    8.0
    A good location for downtown activities and great for biking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast and snacks crowded.

    Breakfast good. Evening snacks good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They don't clean the rooms everyday. Unless you request it. There was some difficulty in checking in because we booked with booking they were questioning the rate but it all got settled when the front desk called booking and confirmed the rate. Also I booked a balcony room thinking it was it was an outside balcony but there is no balcony rooms there..

    Breakfast was fresh and out. Lots of varity.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2023

    6.0
    Mixed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room fridge didn't work. We were in town for the AAU track meet and lost all of the refrigerated lunch supplies we had for the next day. lunch meat, cherries, strawberries, cheese and meat sticks. The kitchenette sink had black slimy gunk come out when we turned it on....we couldn't use it. The TV station selection was awful.

    The comfort of our room was excellent, breakfast buffet was amazing, our view from our room was nice, and the divided room was just what I wanted to relax. I appreciated the parking garage under the building.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Accessible Tub - Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The happy hour was not great. Not enough snacks and line we way too long at the bar. Staff even seemed unclear what they could and couldn't serve for the free drinks. The carpet in the hallways need replaced. They are a HUGE tripping hazard!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    8.0
    We'll be back to Des Moines
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is starting to get a little run down. It was still comfortable, clean and a safe place to stay.

    The area was beautiful and fun. I would have liked to spend more time in this area. It looked lively and had great shops. The pool was so nice to relax in. The breakfast can't be beat!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    8.0
    Suited our needs for family of 6. Enjoyed our stay. Kids had fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Corner Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms in the room could use some upgrading

    Food was good. Pool was good but a little too much chloride

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant experience, would book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unused fountains and ponds. Sad to see such a large feature in the facility go unused.

    There was a really kind blonde woman on the day cleaning staff, I didn’t get her name and tried to ask concierge but they apparently didn’t know who I’m referencing. Anyways, she was incredibly knowledgable about the hotel, the area and was just overall a very pleasant person! She deserves a promotion, she was by far the kindest hotel staff I have seen in a LONG time. Also, the plants around the facility are beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2023

    6.0
    We were here for a short night stay so it was comfortable and the kids enjoyed the pool for a quick swim before bed. The
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Corner Suite with City View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I feel like it needs major updating and wasn’t the cleanest hotel we’ve stayed in. Front desk manager didn’t even make eye contact or ask how the stay was when I checked out.

    Great location and view. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    8.0
    all in all a very good stay. staff was friendly and helpful, room was great except for the shower.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Room King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    even though we loved the room, the shower was awful. there was missing grout and black colored mold in about 25% of the grout and soap dish.

    room was nice. liked the separate living room. breakfast was good but not refilled quite quickly enough. we didn’t get biscuits, gravy. got one sausage each. The oatmeal was great.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    pricey to park

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    8.0
    Solid stay. Aside from the fire alarm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Accessible Tub - Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Phone was not connected in room and had to go down to the lobby to inquire about the shuttle.

    The suit was perfect size for us, shower had a loose seal on the shower head but over all a good experience.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    8.0
    Great time great staff great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Accessible Tub - Mobility and Hearing Access/Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room didn't have towels and looked like it needed some renevations.

    Breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    6.0
    Staff, Location and warm, freshly made breakfast was great. Hotel requires some TLC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pure Wellness King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon check-in we were given room 608 with a damaged sofa bed for my 4 year old and there were dirt on the carpets as we entered with the main light switches not working. I requested a different room and it was changed by the friendly staff. The new room was better but some bulbs are not working, the pillows are so soft and worn out when squashed together, it is half the size of a standard pillow. Tissues were empty, requested a refill which was never attended too as well as extra shower rug for floor as water spills out of shower (I do feel that had the shower step been higher and the shower glass wider, this would not be a problem). After check-out I received an additional bill for two bottles of water which I assumed was complimentary - when queried, I received a short “apology” sorry for the confusion but it is only for silver, gold and platinum hons members. This was our first visit to the Embassy Suites and I did not know this, neither was a clear on the tag on the bottle. FYI, you can but a tray of filtered water from Quick Trip for $4.49.

    Location, location, location - plus free parking on all the bridges around the hotel. Daily complimentary drinks 5.30-7.30 pm and a choice of freshly made breakfast options daily.

    Stayed in June 2023

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