What is the best budget hotel in Des Moines?

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport in 6221 Willow Creek Avenue: rated 8.9/10 from 1,263 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €83 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 10 hotels in our sample.

What is the best value hotel in Des Moines?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University in 2650 University Ave.. It balances guest feedback (9/10 from 253 reviews) against price (about €116 per night).

What is the best luxury hotel in Des Moines?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton in 1000 Walnut Street, a 4-star hotel rated 9.1/10 from 326 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.

Where should I stay in Des Moines?

Our three picks are in 6221 Willow Creek Avenue, 2650 University Ave., 1000 Walnut Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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The 3 best hotels in Des Moines.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 10 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

BudgetSpend thoughtfully

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Avenue · Des Moines · ★★★

8.91,263 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Free airport shuttle
Family rooms

€83 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 1,263 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €83.47 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €83.47/night versus a sample median of €120.92/night (31% below the median).
Location: Des Moines, Des Moines. Address: 6221 Willow Creek Avenue. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best ValueThe balanced pick

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2650 University Ave. · Des Moines · ★★★

9.0253 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

9.0/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi

€116 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 253 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €115.78/night versus a sample median of €120.92/night (4% below the median).
Location: Des Moines, Des Moines. Address: 2650 University Ave.. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Upscale alternativeMake it exceptional

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

1000 Walnut Street · Des Moines · ★★★★

9.1326 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Highly rated four-star alternative · gym, restaurant.

Gym
Restaurant
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi

€136 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 326 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 10 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €136.22/night versus a sample median of €120.92/night.
Location: Des Moines, Des Moines. Address: 1000 Walnut Street. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com snapshot 19 Sep 2026. Prices change: always confirm on the booking page. Route between the three on Google Maps ↗

Des Moines hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	6221 Willow Creek Avenue	3	8.9 (1,263)	€83
Best Value	Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	2650 University Ave.	3	9.0 (253)	€116
Upscale alternative	Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton	1000 Walnut Street	4	9.1 (326)	€136

Questions about hotels in Des Moines

What is the best budget hotel in Des Moines?: Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport in 6221 Willow Creek Avenue: rated 8.9/10 from 1,263 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €83 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 10 hotels in our sample.
What is the best value hotel in Des Moines?: Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University in 2650 University Ave.. It balances guest feedback (9/10 from 253 reviews) against price (about €116 per night).
What is the best luxury hotel in Des Moines?: Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton in 1000 Walnut Street, a 4-star hotel rated 9.1/10 from 326 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.
Where should I stay in Des Moines?: Our three picks are in 6221 Willow Creek Avenue, 2650 University Ave., 1000 Walnut Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and the date we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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