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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$277 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$277
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Came for a overnite stay for a 40th bday and loved it. Breakfast was great and it’s included :) bar had a great bartender !! So Fun"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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$155 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
7.8/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

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$223 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
9/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
"Room is very nice. Property is well kept. Food in restaurant is average."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$174 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Card keys kept messing up but staff was very friendly and on the ball to fix the issue - just minor issues in the daily situation - staff was always there to resolve the issue and didnt have any issues with them during it."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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$203 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Above and Beyond
"Upon arrival, the front desk was quite the top notch employee. He was friendly, kind, and informative of everything the hotel had to offer. Not only did he check me in late in the evening, but he also gave me some history of the hotel as I waited on checking in."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$184 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"We had a great stay. You can’t beat the location. The breakfast was a cut above the typical hotel breakfast."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$184 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Location was great. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast buffet was disappointing. Selection was good but food was not very warm."

Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2024

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
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$232 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$232
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
8.6/10 Excellent! (845 reviews)
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

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$187 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
AU$187
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
8.6/10 Excellent! (446 reviews)
"Great hotel. No house keeping was disappointing."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
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$260 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

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?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Des Moines offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.