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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$302 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The Des Lux is an interesting, comfortable hotel. Everywhere you look, there is something to catch your eye. We have stayed here several times, and never had a complaint."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 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$225 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
8/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"This hotel was nice and clean and near Wells Fargo."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 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$280 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"Connected the Wells Fargo!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 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$196 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel but most dining options closed in walkable distance after 9. No on-site dining."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 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$196 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great Experience
"Great front desk service. All hotel workers were polite and friendly. Room was clean. Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 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$223 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed here for state wrestling. Very clean hotel, super friendly staff. We parked on the bridge for free. Breakfast was good. Beds were comfortable and the room was very spacious."

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 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$200 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Transportation was great"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 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$257 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
8.6/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. One of our favorites in the Des Moines area."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 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 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
8.6/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
Great stay!
"Great stay! The room was wonderful, very clean. I was very impressed by the full kitchen and the room layout. At first, I could not figure out how to turn on the lights so I had to take a shower in the dark. Also, I had housekeeping knocking on my door at 9-9:30am on checkout day which I didn't really ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 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$270 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$270
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
9/10 Wonderful! (362 reviews)
Nice night in the East Village!!
"I visit this hotel rooftop each time I’m in DSM, decided to participate in a surprise 40th birthday party, so finally decided to stay here. It was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 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?


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