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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
Art Deco Des Moines hotel in Watrous South with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Principal Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Hotel near Drake University
Free self-service breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. The on-site barbecue restaurant, Big Al's BBQ Bar & Grill, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a local area shuttle and an indoor pool
  • Express check-out, wedding services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 140 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Big Al's BBQ Bar & Grill

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 18 January to 30 April:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Service fee: USD 9.99 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 8.99 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Magnuson Hotel Moines Airport
Magnuson Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Moines Airport
Ramada Moines Airport
Ramada Des Moines Airport Iowa
Ramada
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada Wyndham Moines Airport
Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Iowa
Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn
Clarion Des Moines Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Des Moines
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$107.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport located?

Located in Watrous South, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Blank Park Zoo, Fort Des Moines Museum and A. H. Blank Golf Course. Air Lanes Bowling Center and Southridge Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1000 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was absolutely dirty and all the areas were under construction which was not stated at all on the website! We ended up leaving to stay somewhere else!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joeverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time being there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Construction made this property untidy. Rooms were okay but the hallway hadn’t been vacuumed and it looked like construction materials had been transported through it. We had to wipe our feet to not track into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Under construction at the time
The place was going under construction when we were there. There was a few issues with the place, but I understood that the place was in transition. We did not experience any issues with our room specifically.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Acceptable hotel with potential
The hotel had a lot of potential. However, it felt rundown. The sheets were either stained or dirty. There were huge fans outside the room blowing and drying wet carpet. The AC took hours to cool the room, but once cool it was fine. The breakfast was good and coffee was GREAT.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was in no way like the motel portrayed on the website!! The only nice part was the area around the front desk. The ret of it was messy and dirty and horribly cluttered. The pool area was full of crates and boxes on pallets along with a lot of other stuff. Couldn’t hardly get to the pool, which didn’t have the filter pumps running anyway. The room was very musty and stuffy, the AC unit rattled so loud I’m surprised the front desk didn’t hear it. It was not stocked with towels or washcloths, the bedspread had several cigarette burns and the floor was dirty. The two “queen” beds were actually queen sized frames with full size mattresses. The next morning we asked again for washcloths and just got hand towels. The bathroom sink had no water and sand came out of the shower. I talked to the front desk and we got a new room. It was marginally better. Same issue with the beds. I certainly will never stay at a clarion again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor quality and service. They skimp on the few products they provide (paper thin stained towels, thin tissue paper, stained bed sheets and blankets). They sell everything at the counter, simple things other hotels provide at no cost like a toothbrush or toothpaste they sell it all. The entire place stinks of food and body odor. Just terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nothing like the pictures. We refused to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dannielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Liked: Staff & service
Not great but not awful
It was 2am when I got in, the shuttle driver was also the person who checked me in. It took a while. There was no hand soap in the room, I used shampoo…I basically only slept in the room. The bed was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

heidi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures on Expedia are not accurate at all. The hotel and rooms don’t look anything like the pictures. I don’t think AC runs through the hallways of this hotel because it was very muggy as we walked through them it smelled like a basement. The rooms seemed to have working AC but the bed linens had stains on the pillows and sheets. The bathroom shower had stains in the tub area. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel if you were looking for a clean place to stay. We didn’t want to stay so we checked into a different hotel the same day. We were offered another room but the whole hotel wasn’t a good feeling at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Binh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meegan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horribel
Horrible hotel, room amenities were broken there were needles and drug bags under cushions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Pictures appeared nicer than the hotel. Served it's purpose. The guy at the desk was very helpful and courteous. Not any sort of a luxury stay. Place to lay your head in a clean room close to DSM airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here. The room was not as pictured and smelled terribly of mold and mildew. Room felt like a bedroom in a nasty basement. Common areas we not air conditioned and felt miserable with 90 degree temps. Place was not clean and had terrible smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024