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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$260 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$260
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)
This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...

Reviewed on 25 Nov 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$217 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$217
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,061 reviews)
Yes, but the rooms need a little updating and touch up on worn furniture. The sink in 606 has a large crack in it too. Otherwise good.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 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$233 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$233
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Awesome hotel amenities, really easy check in process! Great hotel bar.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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$149 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$149
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Very clean, they put different pictures by each door to help you remember which room is yours, I found that very helpful. Felt very secure, safe. Staff were all super friendly. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 25 Nov 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$238 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$238
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The staff was great the food was good and the hotel was clean!

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

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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$163 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$163
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Nice! Spacious

Reviewed on 30 Nov 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$171 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$171
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Hotel was good option for walking to Casey Center for Paul McCartney concert. Lobby was filled with concert goers end of evening, and it took hotel over 30 minutes to open stairwell. People were piled up in lobby, security was nowhere to be found, and front desk didn't have keys to open stairwell. ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 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$246 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$246
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
Room was good. Really liked the bedding and pillows. Loud water/pipe noise in the early morning was the only compliant.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 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$158 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$158
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (554 reviews)
Clean room, quiet, excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 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$231 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$231
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (404 reviews)
Place was beautiful! Close to lots of food, bars, & Wooly’s! Parking was non issue… lots of on street parking available… free parking on Sunday. There’s a super cute plant shop across the street you should take a look at.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

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


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