Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Reception
Exterior

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.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (Balcony)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Roll-in shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center 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 center, and conference space are onsite.
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 refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
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 lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (108 square meters) and includes conference space. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown also features coffee/tea in a 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 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
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 December 22 2025 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize 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 lbs 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 cribs (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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 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. 588 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous helpful staff, location close to many places and events
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean amd beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The location was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, freshly decorated rooms. Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast with all the sides.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everything, nice staff, convenient, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and they are renovating with fresh paint and furnishings. It was all good from the front desk to the check out process
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was so great. Beds where great and the kids loved being close to the museum
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, fine room, good breakfast. Highly recommended if you're coming to downtown Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The hallway carpet was loose but it was apparent I upgrades were in progress. Breakfast was good. Only bummer was the hot tub was out of service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast buffet was wonderful. The mattress was terrible and the pool was very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was seamless and the woman who checked us in was so nice. She even had dog treats for our two pooches. Room was clean and we love the location. Great river walk, close to restaurants and shopping. We love the multiple breweries in the area so it’s nice to not have to drive and have a safe place to stay. Great breakfast choices as well.
Dog friendly with a river trail right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located near a number of good restaurants. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

JARED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room keys didn’t work initially, the staff gave us the keys but didn’t actually check us in. The TV in our room didn’t work, they had to send a guy down to fiddle with it before it turned on. There was a lamp in the room that could only be turned off by unplugging it. The room was clean, the bed was comfy. Excellent hot breakfast. And the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean. Fridge did not work but they promptly replace. Always a smile at the front desk. The breakfast was the best of any Hilton stay. Included in price. Eggs sausage biscuts gravy. Waffles bagels pastries milk yogurt cereal juice and much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always liked the location of this property. I can get anywhere in the city quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

yoel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026