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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$263 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$263
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,036 reviews)
Highly recommend great hot

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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$191 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$191
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
How nice the checking lady was easy parking across the street wasn't too bad

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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$239 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$239
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Close to venue.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 out of 5
120 Sw Water St Des Moines IA
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The price is AU$149 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$149
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room was clean amd beds were comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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$226 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$226
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean and great staff

Reviewed on 29 Dec 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$149 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$149
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Location and the point you needed a key to operate the elevators to go to floors

Reviewed on 8 Jan 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$183 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$183
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 29 Dec 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$226 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$226
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (958 reviews)
Room was clean and Quiet.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 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$160 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$160
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (571 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 12 Jan 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$252 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$252
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
Hotel was clean and staff friendly.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

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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.


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