Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines-on The River

101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 155 reviews from 5 sources

Highly Recommended

Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

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Based on 155 reviews
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Overall:

"This was a beautiful hotel in downtown Des Moines." — source Hotels.com

"Overall, we loved the hotel." — source Priceline

"great stay, will go back." — source Expedia

"Overall, I am happy with the stay and the price." — source Hotels.com

"It is a beautiful hotel with great rooms and amenities." — source Expedia
Clean:

"The room was clean but looked a little worn on the edges: A little grout mold in the shower, some rippled carpeting that needed re-stretching, and the like." — source Orbitz

"Rooms have seen better days, but at least they're pretty clean." — source Travelocity

"Although we did not have a chance to use the pool or health club, it was very clean and well maintained." — source Expedia

"The Staff seemed freindly and the rooms were clean and large." — source Travelocity
Service:

"No internet service was told to call internet provider and they stated were some rooms that did not work, they called front desk to see if I could change rooms (booked." — source Travelocity

"They have a fantastic complimentary shuttle service that took us all over downtown Iowa." — source Expedia
Location:

"It was within walking distance to the weekend downtown farmers market that is huge." — source Orbitz

"The parking fee is fair given that the hotel is in a downtown location, $7 for surface, $14 for underground." — source Hotels.com

"location Room had leaky faucet, knob in bathroom faucet fell off when used for the first time we used." — source Priceline

"Towels ran out in the pool area but were filled right away." — source Expedia

"not much shopping in the downtown area but view of river is very nice." — source Orbitz
Value:

"The free drinks and the hot cooked breakfast is worth the price of the stay." — source Hotels.com
Room:

"Most rooms we stay in have two queen beds, this room had two doubles. The rooms were a bit outdated, but the free breakfast in the morning made up for the outdated rooms." — source Orbitz

"The room was more spacious than a regular hotel room. That gave my 1 yr old lots of room to play." — source Priceline

"We traveled there for a wedding and our room was ready early and we were thrilled. The breakfast was great and there was room for the whole family to get together and visit." — source Travelocity

"The cocktail hour, breakfast buffet, indoor pool and workout room were all very nice." — source Priceline

"I stayed in 3 other hotels this trip, ALL had FREE Internet access (2 wireless) and the room rate at all 3 was at least $60 a night less than here." — source Travelocity

More information on Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines-on The River

Location. The Embassy Suites On The River is located in the historic East Village of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The hotel is adjacent to the Principal Riverwalk connecting the east and west sides of downtown Des Moines. The Iowa State Capitol is one half mile away. Within one mile of the hotel are the Wells Fargo Arena and the Iowa Events Center. Hotel Features. Complimentary cooked to order buffet breakfasts are served daily. Lunch and dinner entrees are served at the Doozies bar and grill. Wired and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel's meeting and exhibit spaces for a fee. The business center features photocopy, fax and notary public services. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, spa tub and fitness center with cardiovascular equipment. Guestrooms. The 234 guestrooms at the Embassy Suites On The River feature separate bedrooms and living rooms. Kitchenettes have microwave ovens and refrigerators. Included in each room are Wireless Internet access for a fee, video game consoles and televisions with premium cable channels. Complimentary bottled water and daily newspapers are provided. Expert Tip. A manager's reception featuring a variety of beverages is held each night for all guests.

Check-in Time:

3 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:

2004

Year Renovated:

2004

Total Rooms:

20 rooms.20

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Everest Migration, 2 Doubles Suite, 1 King Suite

Cancellation Policy

6pm 24 hours prior to arrival

Directions

From Des Moines International Airport (DSM): Approximate distance to the hotel is 5 miles. Turn left onto Fleur Drive. Turn right onto Locust Street. The hotel is located on the right.

Area

DES MOINES, AMES, WEST DES MOINES

Pets

True

Attractions

Adventureland Park 10.8 Mi/18 Km Blank Park Zoo 5 Mi/8 Km Civic Center 0 Mi/0 Km Des Moines Botanical Center .5 Mi/.80km Drake University 2 Mi/3 Km Governors Mansion 2 Mi/3 Km Iowa State Fairgrounds 3 Mi/5 Km Living History Farms 10 Mi/16 Km Prairie Meadows Race Track 10 Mi/16 Km Shopping .5 Mi/.80km State Capital 0 Mi/0 Km Valley Junction 10 Mi/16 Km Vets Auditorium 0 Mil/0 Km Waveland Public Golf Course 5 Mi/8 Km Casino 10 Mi/16 Km Iowa Clubs Baseball 1 Mi/2 Km Iowa State Cyclones Stadium 30 Mi/48 Km Polk County Convention Ctr 0 Mi/0 Km Meredith Corporation .1 Mi/.16km Us West .1 Mi/.16km Norwest Financial .1 Mi/.16km Principal Financial .1 Mi/.16km State Capitol .1 Mi/.16km Younkers .1 Mi/.16km Allied Group Nationwide .1 Mi/.16km Wellmark Blue Cross .1 Mi/.16km Cap Gemini .1 Mi/.16km Ing Equitable .1 Mi/.16km Federal Courthouse .1 Mi/.16km Well Fargo .1 Mi/.16km Univ Of Osteopathic Medicine .1 Mi/.16km Polk County Convention Complex .1 Mi/.16km Firstar Bank .1 Mi/.16km Emc Insurance .1 Mi/.16km Farmland Insurance .4 Mi/.64km Mcgladery And Pullen .1 Mi/.16km Pioneer Hi Bred .1 Mi/.16km Qwest .1 Mi/.16km