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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby
Exterior
Lunch and dinner served, barbecue

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

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1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, A. H. Blank Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Air Lanes Bowling Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

At Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Blank Park Zoo and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Fort Des Moines Museum. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .The restaurant, Margarita's Mexican Food, serves barbecue and is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 8000 square feet (743 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Watrous South hotel include Casey's Center and Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Des Moines Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A. H. Blank Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Air Lanes Bowling Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Margarita's Mexican Food

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Clarion Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport on 13 Apr 2026 start from NZ$119, 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 parking available at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport has a free self car park.

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport have a pool?

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport is a hit with families.

Does Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary self-service breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves barbecue. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 162 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that I was able to be picked up at the airport and returned to it in the morning at the time I specified. The concierge was very polite and helpful with my questions. I would recommend this hotel to all who travel to Des Moines as it is very close to the airport, within 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Overall my experience at the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff very professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rashawn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James, HUMBOLDT

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When I got into my room, I pulled back the covers of the bed to check for cleanliness and found an excessive amount of hair and other dark spots (I.e. possibly bed bug droppings) between the sheets. I grabbed my bags and left the hotel, NEVER to return!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAYCEE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very happy to check in early because of the weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything i needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Efrain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reserved king size bed when we arrived we received a 2 bed room. Was told they were out of Kings, isn't that the purpose of a reservation. Hallways were drabby and dark, in spots the hallway carpet is almost black. The room was ok, you can't roll over in your bed with all the squeaking the bed frame makes but the mattresses were very comfortable. We woke to our room being flooded by the leaking refrigerator. Very disappointing stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Pat

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't need shuttle. Breakfast was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Plumbing issues. Quick response. Facility seemed to need better maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyrie'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and clean, but the TV wouldn't connect to anything so couldn't watch anything during my stay. Somebody kept trying to break in the back secure door burning and ripppig the card reader from the place it sets. The pool was amazing the hotel was beautiful and quiet. I was t a fan of the beds though a little hard for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tabitha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and room were unclean. Lots of hairs on bedding, poor paint job. It smelled strongly of Indian food, which I like—but I don’t necessarily want to smell it an entire hotel stay. There was garbage piled outside of the garbage can outside the entrance door, a dog barked continuously the entire stay. Everything was in disrepair and it was the grossest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The only compliment I have was their shuttle service, they were really prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle was easy, the staff were helpful and the room was clean though spartan and outdated. BUT, the hallways wreaked of some foul organic odor and the hotel is generally in disrepair. The supposedly ungraded breakfast was extremely poor and unhealthy. There was no fruit, biscuits were hard as a rock, the gravy was the consistency of playdoh, and everything else was UHP foods. We decided to go somewhere else for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets were dirty, mold in bathroom, black mold covering the entire toilet seat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisham, Des Moines

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did not use any of the amenities. Just a quicknovernight stay. Obviously under new ownetship and going through remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

naim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible from start to finish. Very dirty rooms, towels(not washed??), shower is only good for people no taller than 4’ 8”, noisy all day and night. AC noise was constant and loud. I seriously thought the place was abandoned when I first stepped in the lobby. Ghost town to say the least. I’ll take my chances on the street instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025