Des Moines Family Friendly Hotels, Iowa: Des Moines Hotel Guide

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a toilet, a bathtub, and a shower curtain.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small seating area, and a bathroom with a mirror and towel rack.

1. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

Family-friendly hotel near Drake University offers indoor pool fun and free airport shuttle service.

€65

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

2. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

Splash into family fun near Des Moines Botanical Garden, where indoor pools and cots await at this welcoming river-view retreat.

€92

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a pink van, and a clear blue sky.

3. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Greater South Side

€95

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Clive

The family splash zone: indoor pool, spacious rooms, and fun for all, just steps from Clive Aquatic Centre.

€80

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the city.

5. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

West Des Moines

€91

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and potted plants.

6. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

West Des Moines

€64

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A row of arcade machines in a room with a patterned carpet.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills

Splash into family adventure with kid-friendly games, complimentary breakfast, and airport shuttle service at this Des Moines hotel.

€86

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

Family fun awaits with a refreshing indoor pool, premium TV channels, and a short walk to Adventureland theme park.

€82

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Des Moines

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

€119

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

€150

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

€130

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines

€92

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

€134

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

A hotel lobby with a leather sofa, dining area, kitchen, and large windows with curtains.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

€65

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Greater South Side

€113

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

€105

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Greater South Side

€63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and neon signs for Corona and Modelo beer brands.

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South

€65

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Des Moines

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines

€119

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines

€130

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct