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Top Des Moines LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$262 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$262
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Great hotel! Better than pictured. Rented the suite for a special occasion and it was perfect!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$225 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$225
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,071 reviews)
"Was one of the best surprises I've had in a while. The breakfast is absolutely fantastic, and their happy hour drinks and snacks were top tier. The whole family enjoyed our time here, and the staff could not be more friendly."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$261
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Although the hotel was excellent the receptionist was not welcoming. Interesting how your whole experience can be affected by your first impression at the reception. Also, I don't recall reading anywhere in my reservation package that parking is $30/day! For Des Moines that's significant."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$168 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$168
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"It was a very nice clean room with a balcony that overlooked the river. A nice little touch was the tv said welcome and my name. We didn't arrive until 10 pm which the pool was closed. So we didn't try it out. Good breakfast. Would like to see biscuits and gravy. Very nice stay"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$233 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$233
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$186 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$186
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place all together. 10/10 recommend. Rooms are spacious and good for long or short stays. Comfortable and clean. Did try to the pool, gym or social hour but it was very welcoming."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$173 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$173
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 out of 5
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$248 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$248
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews)
"Very nice property"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3 out of 5
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$166
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (532 reviews)
"The staff were very nice. Good free breakfast! They didn't clean our room ( we were there for two nights). Not sure if we needed to request or if they forgot."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3 out of 5
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$261
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (395 reviews)
"Great location to shopping and food."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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