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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property

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An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and neon signs for Corona and Modelo beer brands.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Des Moines Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted heater.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jacuzzi, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a blue accent wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed Nonsmoking Accessible

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free self-serve breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Blank Park Zoo. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy barbecue while dining at Margarita's Mexican Food
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and 8 meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests speak favorably about the proximity to the airport and the clean accommodations
  • 9 minutes by car from Principal Park and 9 minutes from Drake University
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Margarita's Mexican Food - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Margarita's Mexican Food

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 18 to April 30:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 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.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 8.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 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.

Property is also known as

Magnuson Hotel Moines Airport
Magnuson Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Moines Airport
Ramada Moines Airport
Ramada Des Moines Airport Iowa
Ramada
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport
Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Iowa
Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn
Clarion Des Moines Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel Des Moines

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 295 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with breakfast and heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms, professional service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like and appreciate the clealiness and quietness i sleep good there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and welcoming staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and on time. We enjoyed pur 2 week stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bedding very clean. large bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier Dominguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very friendly and respectful staff, clean and spacious rooms, and the airport is very close. Everything was great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff and reasonable price. Bed was a bit squeaky. Breakfast was minimal but good. Nice large pool but a bit cold Overall a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hamayuon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poorly remodeled. Noisy. Excellent staff. Easy parking. Breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing good about this facility was the very friendly front desk check in fella!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful. Clean & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff very professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and pet friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Overall my experience at the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good. Airport shuttle was great. Beds comfortable. Limited breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diavhiaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yessss & yessss Stayed in RM 132 had a view from the pool from inside our room !!! The kids loved ittt HEATED POOL AMAZING STAFF Breakfast hot & ready in the morning. Will definitely book again & requesting same room 😁 10/10 no exaggeration
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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