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Top Des Moines LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$239
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
Ambience is fun and eclectic, staff are helpful and nice, continental breakfast has a lot of variety, beds are comfortable, pillows soft and supportive, and the shower is wonderful. To top it off, the bathroom is had the most counter space I've ever had at a hotel and I LOVED it!!!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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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$179 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$179
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Valet damaged my car manger still hasn’t returned my calls. Disappointing… room was pretty out dated. With that kind of customer service I won’t be returning.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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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$238 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$238
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very nice, but there were unsupervised small children running all over the hotel screaming. The hotel restaurant food was terrible, but very overpriced.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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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$166 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$166
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Every time I book a hotel, I have two non-negotiables: a hot tub and a great view. The view at this property was excellent — I will absolutely give credit for that. Unfortunately, everything else about our stay was disappointing. After checking in, my husband and I explored the area for a few hours ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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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$200 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$200
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, pleasant staff, & pretty quiet

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$165 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$165
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great accommodations

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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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$202 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$202
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Poor parking situation, no signage off if street for temporary "unloading" area due to construction. We had to lug everything across the street with no luggage cart available. Asked for a close room to friends and was given a room 9 floors above them when the room next door was empty. They went and ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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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$227 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$227
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (965 reviews)
Blood soiled sheets in room

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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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$151 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$151
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
Everything was grear from room, front desk to kitchen staff. I would recommend .

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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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$213 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$213
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
Super nice hotel. Right downtown! Great rooftop bar! We went to a concert at Woolley’s and it was right around the corner. Will definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Des Moines?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


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