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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Science Center of Iowa

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 474
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Wells Fargo Arena
Located close to Science Center of Iowa and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, golfing on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • ATM/banking services, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 25.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Science Center of Iowa, Wells Fargo Arena, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Iowa State Capitol Building and Salisbury House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 870 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very friendly staff, hadcshuttle service. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to downtown number of good restaurants and pubs to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place to stay not very far from downtown. The beds were comfortable. The pool and fitness center were nice. The staff we encountered were very friendly. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and rooms were decent. Breakfast was typical hotel food, not bad though. They did have a shuttle that would take you and pick you up within 2miles, that was really nice if you were out in downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay despite the blizzard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

The staff was so nice. We arrived a little early and were able to get into our room. The breakfast was good better than I expected. The room was clean we will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bill, the shuttle driver was a fine ambassador for his hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff very nice. Room was perfect and provided shampoo, conditioner and body soap. Fabulous. Will definitely be back to stay again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The employees were super nice. Location to downtown was good and they offer courtesy bus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every thing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much. Every one was so nice and a very clean hotel. The breakfast buffet was satisfying and the convenience in and out mattered a lot. I loved being able to.walk to Starbucks early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just one night near the airport before flying out on vacation. The facility is very nice and the free breakfast was good. Bedding and bathroom were clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great stay

Check-in was quick, staff was very friendly, breakfast was great and they had tons of options, pool and hot tub were good size and the kids loved playing in them. Only thing they could improve would be the beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front door staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, quite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn Xpress & Suites great place to stay.

Great place to stay. Very clean and quiet. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a quick stop on a road trip. Great choice, and dog friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024