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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$291 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$291
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"First time staying here and had a great stay. It was only for one night, but I was very satisfied. front desk staff were friendly. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Loved the high ceilings and tall headboard. Just a great ambiance, dark wood finishes. Only thing that didn’t mesh with the vibe was ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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$233 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$233
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,110 reviews)
"It's a very nice hotel and we had a good stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$268 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$268
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beds were awesome; hotel provided shampoo/bathroom products- awesome."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$189
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Our room had a bad smell to it. We had to wash all our clothes, etc when we got home. Our luggage also caught the smell, blah"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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$231 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$231
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, excellent stay."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$172
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff here is great. The overall experience is why I keep coming back."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 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$231 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$231
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Hated parking garage. What is on the top floor?"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$246 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$246
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)
"We came down for the fair, we love that you have a shuttle that drops us off right by the entrance!! We did get back around 11pm and were told the bar was to be open til 12. The female bartender was very unfriendly and unwelcoming, started closing things up at 11:20p and made last call."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$194
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (508 reviews)
"Front desk was very helpful"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

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$258 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$258
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
"Always a nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 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?


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.