Des Moines: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Des Moines side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown	Best Value Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	Luxury Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
Guest score	8.6/10	9.0/10	9.1/10
Reviews	279	253	326
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	Downtown Des Moines	2650 University Ave.	1000 Walnut Street
Reference price per night	€106	€116	€136
Guests like		Location: Safe setting near Drake University, the freeway, and the city center. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team.	Location: Central downtown spot connected to the skyway and walkable to dining and theaters. Restaurant: On-site dining offers delicious food and an upscale atmosphere.
Guests mention		Breakfast: Large variety of options, though some items lack flavor or freshness.	Value For Money: High room rates and expensive parking fees, with extra charges for wifi.
Good for		pool, pets, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown if price matters most, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.