About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG in Des Moines offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms, refrigerators, work desks, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, microwave, and carpeted floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a spa and wellness center, fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and hot tub. Additional amenities include a fitness room, 24-hour front desk, minimarket, and free on-site parking. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Des Moines International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Science Center of Iowa (less than 0.6 mi), Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall (1.2 mi), and Iowa Events Center (1.9 mi). Free airport shuttle service is available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, spacious rooms, and comfortable accommodations, the hotel provides excellent service support and a welcoming environment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United States United States
    The size of the room and the shuttle bus was nice to take. Loved the cinnamon rolls and scrambled eggs. The pool and hot tub was great to soak in.
  • Colleen
    United States United States
    The hotel was clean, the beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly and the breakfast was great!
  • Katie
    United States United States
    The staff were friendly, easy access and close to many areas. My daughter LOVED the breakfast. Quiet stay. Will be back!
  • Ann
    United States United States
    The location was great for the places we wanted to see. All the amenities were great. The greeter gave us a great dinner recommendation.
  • Becky
    United States United States
    The room was very clean !!! Bed so comfortable with awesome pillows !!!
  • Byrd
    United States United States
    the breakfast was great and there was a shuttle available for us to use which helped so much with a large group!
  • Lehman
    United States United States
    The location was Great. The Starbucks coupon was great. The breakfast was good. The staff was very friendly.
  • Terry
    United States United States
    Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
  • Molly
    United States United States
    Breakfast was delicious and the room was spacious and comfortable. Friendly staff too.
  • Candace
    United States United States
    Customer service was great. The place was clean and rooms were nice.

Hotel area info

House rules

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

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.