Hotels near Des Moines Airport

Pros: Room was huge and clean. The gal at front desk was super nice.

Pros: The room was immaculate and spacious. The facilities were top notch and the buffet breakfast had so many options! the staff was incredibly friendly

Pros: This hotel was very clean & I liked the layout!! The breakfast was excellent with many choices!!

Pros: The young woman at the front desk was exceptionally professional and courteous. All of the facilities appeared to be clean and well maintained. The breakfast was well above average compared to similar hotels.

Pros: Average breakfast the staff working at the breafast was wonderful. The desk person at check in was great. The desk person at check was disorganized. I was trying to check on something and she gave me false info

Cons: Not all the hot stuff was hot. Would have loved a larger coffee cup.

Pros: The check in was easy and the woman at the front desk was simply amazing! Refreshing to see someone take pride in their job and she was very sweet and knew what she was doing! Our rooms were super conveniently located on the 1st floor right next to each other and across from the pool. The rooms were very clean! I'm a hotel snob and I was pleasantly surprised!

Cons: No pets.

Pros: Comfortable bed. Great staff.

Cons: The fan in the bathroom didn't work but we didn't tell them until we were checking out.

Rooms are spacious and very clean. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant to work with. We did not utilize the pool area, but it looked quite nice. Check-in and out was very easy. The location is a little out of the way, with nothing else really nearby, but access to highways to get to other areas was easy. We loved having a fridge and microwave in our room to keep snacks/light meals.

Pros: Our room was comfortable & clean. The breakfast had a decent amount of variety.

Cons: The pool was scheduled to be adults only from 10-11, but this was clearly not enforced, as there were kids splashing around in both the pool & hot tub at 10:55 BOTH nights. We lost electricity for a few hours one morning which would have been troublesome if we had an important meeting to be at. The fire alarms also went off at one point. The hotel was smoke free, but there were smokers hanging out within 2 feet of the door pretty much at all times, at all hotel entrances.

Pros: Was great facility with excellent accommodations and service

Cons: Liked it all

Pros: Very clean, the pool was warm which was a plus.

Cons: The guy in the breakfast area was a little over the top. He was a bit growley pushing people through like cattle.

Pros: It was a privilege to stay here. The staff was friendly abd nice, the room amazing. The hit breakfast was better then I expected. Overall awesome place.

Pros: Not fancy, but very clean and quiet with good amenities.

Pros: Big room. Clean and friendly staff

Cons: Limited parking

Pros: The room was clean. Breakfast included was very well done. Lots of great options offered and food was fresh.

Cons: Not well updated. No ice machine in whole building. Existing ice machine has obviously been out service for weeks. There was actual dust. Room was not a good value.

Pros: Location to Airport, Cleanliness, staff was fantastic!!!!!!

Pros: everyone there was very friendly. many amenity. very clean

Cons: I cant say anything bad. it was awesome

Pros: even though this is not a 4 star or a 5 star hotel the staff from day one went above and beyond to make me and my guest feel comfortable. on days that we really did not want to get going early in the morning it was nice to just lounge around there at the hotel and then in the afternoon go sightseeing. the front desk lady by the name of Lindsey was fantastic. she was awesome and really caring we actually became friends while I was staying there.

Pros: man at desk was informative and it was so nice and clean!

Pros: Breakfast is a buffet. Nice hotel, very comfortable. It feels kind of homey.

Cons: There is no free breakfast!! It says that it includes free breakfast, there isn’t. The rooms are expensive, and the hotel seems worn down. The tables and doors had missing wood near the bottom and in the drawers. Very dim lighting. The suites aren’t worth the money. The king suite with fireplace wasn’t worth 400$! It was a nice layout, but maybe for a more reasonable price. I wanted to splurge this trip, but I had high expectations.

Pros: The rooms were very clean and spacious.

Cons: The lighting could be better in the hallways and maybe a fridge in the room.

Pros: The hot tub was out of order. We could have used a room microwave.

Cons: The attached restaurant, the decorations, the quietness of the room. Ample parking, comfy pillows, room amenities.

Pros: The location was great for the concert we were attending

Cons: Breakfast was ok. Would be great to have some hot waffles, eggs, bacon, etc.

Pros: They let us check in early and check out late!

Cons: Price was a little steep. Other than that everything was good.

Pros: Location

Cons: Price a bit high

Cons: Online it stated that breakfast was included but failed to mention that it was only with an additional cost.

Pros: Location and room.

Pros: Location

Cons: Breakfast wasn't too great and the coffee was like colored water. Room was ok, fairly clean, and bed was comfortable.

Pros: The breakfast was wonderful. Not what I expected at all. Everything was fresh. The employee helped me with operating the waffle maker and she was very friendly. So many choices to choose from and I loved it. First time stay at the Fairfield and I loved it.

Pros: clean! stylish!

Cons: It was all adequate

Pros: Clean and comfortablek

Pros: The Bar was very nice. The valet guys were great

Pros: It was close to the wedding we were attending. the lobby bar is a great meeting place for large groups. and our friend owns the condo upstairs. beautiful view

Cons: There were no cups in the room. very dry at night! The refrigerator was turned off never did get cold. no microwave, the bed was from a hotel that charged $80 a night. I travel often, for $235 plus, a night, I expected more.

Pros: Breakfast was delicious. Loved the skywalks. Friendly helpful staff and very clean room

Cons: I wish there was a couch in the room too. The heat was a little too warm in our room. Slept with only a single bed sheet because the room was too hot.

Pros: We liked how modern the rooms were and the smart TVs. We also enjoyed the little bar and restaurants.

Cons: You have to pay for WiFi unless you are a member and no free breakfast.

Pros: I keep staying here and it's like my home base in Des Moines

Pros: Friendly helpful staff ready to provide assistance and guidance. Found the location in close proximity to the the airport and interstate. Dining was not the best in the vicinity of the hotel (not the hotels fault) but found the hotel's restaurant especially the breakfast to be exceptional. The breakfast wait staff were among the best I've experienced at a hotel restaurant.

Cons: The suites could use an upgrade/redecoration.

Pros: didn't eat breakfast, coffee was excellent and available, very nice staff, very helpful

Cons: rooms were ok, furniture was very uncomfortable, bed was fine, pillows not good

Pros: Location was perfect! Easy walk to parking garage, grocery store/diners and to the civic center show that I was attending.

Cons: Breakfast offering or a list somewhere of the local places open near by, esp on a Sunday

Pros: The location to the HyVee center was great. Within walking distance.. and felt safe as a single traveler which is important. Beds were comfy and slept well.

Cons: Got i my room and the TV didn't work had to call maintenence. Also there was a bag of trash in the corner from I assume the previous person, not sure how long it had been there.

Pros: It was clean and spacious and great location. we utilized the shuttle which was amazing

Cons: the beds were pretty uncomfortable comfort wise. when i arrived at check in at 4, they didn’t have an available room yet so we had to wait an hour more which it was a busy weekend i understand but it should have been known and prepared for more.

Pros: Breakfast at the restaurant was exceptional. Room was very nice and spacious. King bed was wonderful and they provide you with lots of pillows . Bathrooms were recently remodeled and the whole place was top notch. Close to dining, bars, nightlife. Young man at check-in had our room card ready literally 45 sec after walking up to the desk. I've never had a check in so quick and efficient. I forget his name (Riley/Ryan?) but he was exceptional. Made a few recommendations for dining and things to do while we were in Des Moines.

Cons: nothing

Pros: Location & price

Cons: Food and staff

Pros: Good location, friendly staff, prompt housekeeping.

Cons: No swimming pool, there was one advertised. Oddly shaped and non ergonomic room layout.

Pros: Updated classic hotel. Clean, great staff, quiet, close to everything.

Cons: The only thing on the downside is I couldn't stay longer.

Pros: Great location. Comfortable beds. Beautiful property. Friendly staff.

Cons: That I couldn't stay longer....

Pros: Spacious room with the fireplace a comfortable bed a large immaculate bathroom and nice amenities

Cons: Location is a bit far from walkable restaurants and nightlife. The television in my room did not work and although the staff did everything they could to help make it work it just would not. Limited room service options. Late night dining not available

Pros: Big rooms

Cons: Break fast, parking

Pros: Beautiful rooms Fireplace Chef at breakfast to make omelette and waffles to order Great breakfast selection Parking garage across the street

Cons: Mistakes in room service meal

Pros: Warm, European feel

Cons: Cold fries with room service meal

Pros: location to downtown activities were great.

Cons: Rude Manager that would not honor an email I received that confirmed a sleeper sofa. We were up charged for a roll a way bed. The staff was not knowledgeable about downtown events or directions.

Pros: Great staff, Location, size of room. Modern decor and amenities, warm fresh cookies at 5

Cons: The pool wasnt open and the room didn't get as cool as normal for hotel room.

Pros: nice staff

Cons: noisy because by airport

Cons: My room was right across from the ice machine and it was very loud. I would put a door on the ice machine area and put a more sound proof door on the those rooms

Pros: Great value for a clean, comfortable room. It's not the nicest hotel, but they have thought of the essentials. The hotel is right by the airport, which was great for our early departure. Otherwise, it's about 15-20 minutes to get into the downtown area but the drive is easy.

Cons: Everything was pretty nice. If I had to comment on one thing, the room appeared updated but the bathroom was a bit dated. It was still clean and functional, but cramped for my wife and I.

Pros: Our room was fabulous! It overlooked the Des Moines River and the Capitol Building. Stunning!!!

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: Loved looking out over the river! Good breakfast in the morning with many options. Clean room’s! Nice and quite.

Pros: Check-in was great. Staff very pleasant and welcoming.

Cons: Nothing to dislike

Pros: clean

Cons: charged parking, room rates are already high enough.

Pros: Everything was clean and nice!!

Cons: The price was a lot and then you have to pay a meter to park along a street or pay to park in a parking garage for additional rate!! Lots of unknowns before getting there and paying extra on top of a expensive room!!

Pros: The breakfast omlettes were good although they appeared unappetizing. The room was rather spacious! The area of downtown was super accessible and right by the Hotel!

Cons: We had no lights in the bathroom nor above the sick mirror. The hot tub was rather dirty and instead of being filtered they just dumped chlorine salt in the bottom. The beds were surprisingly uncomfortable 😬. Day staff was friendly but night staff was rather rude.

Pros: Breakfast was great

Cons: Booked a "river view" balcony room. When we arrived, we were told they were all occupied and our reservation was not honored. This is the whole reason I picked this hotel over the others.

Pros: I just spent the one night, but everything was nice and clean. Also the view of the river was great. I would stay here again.

Pros: The hotel was beautiful and in a great location, my room also had a great view!

Pros: New so spotless, but located close to train tracks. And the trains come through overnight. We were there in February, and our fourth-floor room was overly warm. Had to turn on A/C! Our double room was smallish, but had a great river view. Staff is best feature -- courteous, solicitous and friendly. I called later about an item we left behind. They located it and helped arrange to ship it back to us. I would stay again.

Pros: Everything about this hotel was fantastic! New construction and facilities made for a great stay. The staff was respectful and accommodating in every possible fashion. Thrilled to have been able to stay here and be so close to downtown Des Moines for the Des Moines marathon! If I come back to downtown Des Moines for a weekend getaway this will be where I stay.

Pros: Being close to downtown is always a good option. We've stayed here multiple times and it's never been a bad experience.

Cons: The soap dispensers weren't filled up.

Pros: It's literally 3 minutes from everything downtown. It's a quaint hotel and the prices are super reasonable for the location and size.

Cons: There were a few places on the walls where the paint could have been touched up. I'm also not a fan of the soap dispensers in the shower. Just a personal preference, and I usually bring my own.

Pros: Very clean. Newly remolded.

Cons: Wifi password wasn't posted anywhere, went and asked for it and it was a bunch of numbers and I went back to my room and typed it in and it was wrong... no shampoo or conditioner in shower.

Pros: Don't be discouraged by the dingy looking exterior- it was a very nice room for the price! Nice shower, plenty of outlets, amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and soap, with clean towels. Cable TV and comfortable chair. Exceptional customer service.

Cons: Uncomfortable bed and rough feeling sheets. Close to the road, so plenty of noise from trucks. Some ants in parts of room.

Pros: Newly refurbished

Cons: I had food that needed a refrigerator and the room did not have one. No microwave either. I got bug bites on my foot.

Pros: USB and electric plugs by the bed for conveniently charging your phones and laptops. Clean and has a nice bathroom with great water pressure.

Pros: Surprisingly nice and comfortable for the price. TV, Wifi, etc. Room as clean and as big as you'd need it to be. Pretty close to downtown Des Moines. Staff was nice, but I didn't have any problems to test them with. Would stay again.

Cons: Outside of the motel and the sign makes it look very cheap and crummy (fortunately it is just a ruse and it's nice inside). Shower head was a little weird to me, (has high enough pressure but spray is pretty narrow, and I had to duck a bit).

Pros: Our stay here was great. The room was very clean and the staff stayed up late to check us in. It reminded me of a Hilton, but with much better value.

Pros: Very comfortable and good value.

Pros: Very comfortable bed!

Pros: Breakfast was very good and enjoy how early it was open. Room and bed was very clean. Didn’t like the price of the vending machine for the size of the water bottles.

Cons: Didn’t enjoy walking into the hotel after coming back for the day and smelling weed in the lobby.

Pros: The room was very good size and the bed was very comfortable and clean..Allthough it was a little dated it was a great value for the price would definitely stay again.

Cons: The breakfast area was packed when we were leaving but not a big deal since we had other plans for breakfast elswhere in town.

Cons: We had to wait quite a long time to check in, the room did not smell good, and things didn’t seem too clean.

Pros: Cleanness

Cons: Breakfast

Pros: Very close to airport. Room seemed clean

Cons: The walls seemed very thin. I could hear people all night.

Pros: Good customer servicw

Cons: Recliner was broken. No jacuzzi tub as promised in booking. Bed was so over used it had a huge divet in it

Cons: Had a whirlpool in room but no Water supply... kinda an eyesore with no purpose

Nice room, clean.

Pros: Room was clean and accomidating.

Cons: Room was not completely stocked with the typical complimentary hygiene items, only had to ask but was inconvenient for bathing.

Pros: It was very quiet and the staff was very pleasant. It is also convenient to the airport and has free shuttle service.

Pros: Besides being close to the airport and having a "free" breakfast, I really cannot say anything good about this place.

Cons: The room smelled, the pool was too cold to even swim in, and it was over priced.

Pros: Location right across airport Offer free shuttle Great breakfast Clean bug room

Cons: Was able to hear big planes take off

Pros: lovely. smell great and was nice layout

Cons: bar tenders. not too happy.

Pros: The bar and the grill

Cons: small bathroom, paid for room with a view and got a room in the back corner in the midst of construction

Pros: The pool area was amazing. And you can't ask for a better hot tub experience.

Cons: That u could see inside the rooms with pool view. I thing they should be a bit more discreet. I would really have enjoyed it better if I could've sat in my room in my underwear and enjoyed the waterfall n shubbery.

Pros: Breakfast was very good. Friendly service. The attendant at the front desk was very helpful when checking out relative to the inclement weather.

Cons: n/a

Pros: Strangely cool, retro atrium area.

Cons: Not worth anywhere near the money we paid. Really nothing to do in the nearby area, and the hotel is in desperate need of renovation. Staff was a bit "ho-hum" about everything. Pool was freezing cold and way too deep for younger kids - 9'0" in the deep end, going down sharply from 3'0" in the shallow end. My daughter is an intermediate swimmer and was confined to 1/3rd of the pool due to the depth. The "Video Arcade" features mostly broken games and there is no change machine. The term "Restaurant" is also a strong word.

Pros: The staff was great! very helpful. The room had a lot of space with a couch and kitchen area. I was very happy with my stay! Thank You

Cons: Everything was great I had no problems with my stay. I would recommend this property 10 out of 10 times.

Pros: I liked the shower and the Paul Mitchell shampoo.

Cons: Room was dusty, lights were flickering, wasn't told parking in the garage was $15 a night, no breakfast left at 8 am, not an enjoyable stay. Won't be staying there again.

Pros: Rooms were spacious and comfortable

Cons: Could here neighbors above loudly. Vending prices were ridiculously high.

Pros: The residence inn staff was very friendly and helpful. I think they did everything they could to fix the issue. The booking.com service person was pleasant and helpful

Cons: When I arrived, residence inn could not find my reservation. The staff searched using the confirmation number and my name and did not find it. I called booking.com for help. After waiting on hold for 40 minutes, the customer service person was able to call the residence inn staff and find the reservation.

Cons: Everything

Cons: Parking situation

Pros: clean rooms, lady at the front desk by the name of Anita was very friendly.

Pros: The staff was kind.

Cons: We booked a suite because previously a suite was two connected rooms in one. The suite here was a regular hotel room with a “separate” area with half walls and a loveseat and tv stand with no tv. Not a typical suite. It was also right above the entry way so we heard the doors opening and closing all night. There were crumbs and a general stickiness to the floor.

Pros: Inside pool

Cons: Service, Breakfast, Internet, and Atmosphere

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Very clean.

Pros: room were nice

Cons: breakfast

Pros: Best Inn I ever stayed. I like the smell as soon as you enter the room, the size of the room is legit. Just surprised us that the hotel pillows are tiny, lol --- could be the "Iowa standard size pillow" The location is reasonable too, being located in a small town. Hot Breakfast is awesome. I like it when the staff say Hi and checks on us when they are filling in the hot breakfast menu. I like their pool - its clean and very nice. I love Rose, she helped me with my reservation - assisting me to get a military discount and very accommodating.

Cons: hmmm... maybe just the availabilty of the staff to answer the phone. Besides that all is great.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: I didn't like that the advertised amenities were not available and the front desk clerk was unaccommadating,, nonchalant, and uncooperative. There was hair on the table and floor in the breakfast area.

Pros: Friendly and convenient.

Cons: Flight was 6 am so no breakfast

Pros: very clean, Friendly staff,comfortable bed

Cons: The breakfast can be a better option

Cons: Loud noise in the late evening. One of our cars that was parked there for a week was damaged in the amount over $6,000! Just received my bank statement and they charged again for the room.

Pros: The room was nice

Cons: The hot tub aperently hasn't worked in months and the website said nothing about that, the pool heater wasn't working so it was cold and not usable. I'd ask for a full refund but we did use the room, so I believe a 50% refund would be appropriate.

Pros: The staff were nice, the rooms were clean, and the breakfast was good.

Cons: A few noisy airplanes took off pretty early in the morning.

Cons: Breakfast didn’t stay warm long, tea maker did not work, couch looks like you would fall in it

Pros: Nice location for walking to an event at the arena.

Cons: Breakfast choices. Not good that you have to find parking in order to check in, get a key, then you are able to park in the garage across the street. Not many spaces for Hyatt guests to park. Upper levels of garage were gated off.

Pros: Good,cook very nice!!

Cons: Staff told me there was a shuttle and found out ,none!Told no eating place around hotel and there was one around the corner.Didn't find out til day we left!!!

Pros: Location was great.

Cons: The website said there was a shuttle to the airport. There is not. This ended up costing an uber ride which was unexpected. The lady at the front desk was rude and did not explain random charges. She was not helpful.

Pros: The airconditioner was not working properly and the room had a foul odor.

Pros: The size of the room was nice.

Cons: The room had a foul odor and dingy curtains. We were woken up at 2:30 & 3 a.m. by loud neighboring units who were scream laughing with zero regard for anyone. We should have requested another room as soon as we arrived.

Pros: Everything

Pros: Location was good

Cons: The staff seemed disorganized. We also wanted valet parking and that was confusing for them.

Pros: it was a beautiful hotel, superior service, with very spacious rooms

Cons: I wish it could be more affordable, I would definitely stay more often.

Pros: Large, clean room Good people

Pros: The email for preferences was perfect!

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff - both front desk and valet; helpful with directions and made a couple of good restaurant recommendations; Location convenient for an event my wife and I attended during our stay and the valet shuttle included at no additional cost was helpful. Nice breakfast offerings.

Cons: While I got lucky with a dynamite parking spot in front of the hotel for the weekend and didn't need to move my car, the notion of valet parking for $15 per night was distasteful (I know it can be much more in major coastal cities). Sunday morning breakfast should not end at 10 a.m. - it should run at least until 11.

Pros: The room was so luxurious & the staff was amazing! The free breakfast was delicious! We loved staying at the Hyatt! Would definitely recommend & stay there again!

Cons: The difficult parking, didn't find a spot & had to use valet