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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$259 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$259
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful historic hotel that is nicely refurbished with an artistic and well-decorated flair."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Des Lux Hotel
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$245 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$245
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,123 reviews)
"The room was spacious and the hotel has a nice ambiance. The bed was pretty uncomfortable but we were only there one night. The kids had fun at the pool!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
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$273 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$273
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice clean hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$202 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$202
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Pool was out of order but staff gave key to building next door to use thier pool."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$246 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$246
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$200 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$200
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I really enjoyed the social hour! Snacks and drinks are always lovely!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$230 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$230
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice and clean. Property well cared for. Breakfast wasn’t free, but quite enjoyable."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
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$288 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$288
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (909 reviews)
"It was good and easy to check in"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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$194 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$194
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
"Our stay was good. The rooms are clean and spacious. The only problem was the shower. Couldn’t shower first day because of no hot water. It was ice cold. The next day the shower started out hot then turned ice cold. Not fun experience trying to get shampoo and conditioner out with ice cold water ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3 out of 5
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is AU$258 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$258
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines


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.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Des Moines depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on Des Moines gay-friendly hotels?


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines fully refundable?


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