3 Star Hotel
Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown By IHG

About
Featuring a spa & wellness center, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is located in Des Moines in the Iowa region, a 11-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.2 miles from Wells Fargo Arena. The property is around 1.6 miles from Iowa Events Center, 1.2 miles from Hy-Vee Hall and 2.2 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG. The accommodation offers 2-star accommodations with an indoor pool, fitness center and hot tub. Guests can use the business center or relax in the snack bar. Des Moines Civic Center is a 18-minute walk from Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG. Des Moines International Airport is 3.7 miles away.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Hotel Cleanliness
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Overall Quality
Room Options
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking
356 sqft • 2 Queen
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King Room - Hearing Accessible - Roll-in Shower
356 sqft • 1 King
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King Suite
442 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
431 sqft • 2 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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Standard Room
356 sqft • 1 King or 2 Queen
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Guest Rating
Very Good
Location Of Hotel
Hotel Cleanliness
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Pros +
- Disregarded instructions resulting in a charge. Won't stay here again.
- Clean. Breakfast was delish
- Convenient location, inviting lobby, comfortable room. Shuttle available to local attractions.
Cons -
- Parking lot was snow packed and slick which impacted safety. Front desk understaffed.
- No issues.
Business Traveler (18)
Solo Traveler (25)
Traveling as Couple (50)
Family with Young Children (57)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (2)
Group Traveler (10)
Total (112)
Renee
•Posted on: 1-26-2026
Disregarded instructions resulting in a charge. Won't stay here again.
Celeste
•Posted on: 12-10-2025
Clean. Breakfast was delish
Barbara
•Posted on: 12-10-2025
Convenient location, inviting lobby, comfortable room. Shuttle available to local attractions.
Parking lot was snow packed and slick which impacted safety. Front desk understaffed.
Dawn
•Posted on: 11-17-2025
Friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Room was clean
No issues.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 12:00 PM
Pets:
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
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.
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Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown By IHG
333 Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines, IA
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