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6 hotels in Downtown & Court Avenue seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 11% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

Axel's take on Downtown & Court Avenue: #1 of 5 in Des Moines, 7.1/10

The practical first choice, provided you choose your street carefully. The strongest hotel selection, convenient sightseeing and distinctive downtown setting earn first place, despite weaker value and late noise around Court Avenue.

Downtown mixes office towers and weather-protected skywalks with Court Avenue's brick-fronted bars. The Civic Center, Science Center and riverfront make it easy to combine sightseeing, a meeting and dinner without driving. Saturday mornings bring a different crowd when the farmers' market fills the Historic Court District from May through October.

Stay here for a first visit, a convention or a theater-and-baseball weekend. The catch is that downtown is not one consistent nighttime experience: Court Avenue runs louder and later than the surrounding business streets. Light sleepers should prioritize separation from the bar strip rather than assume every downtown address feels alike.

  • Best for: first-time visitors, business trips and conventions, travelers without a car, sports fans
  • Skip it if: You need reliably quiet nights; Most plans are in the outer suburbs
  • Getting around: Walk to Court Avenue, the Civic Center and riverfront; DART Routes 4, 5 and others serve Central Station at Sixth and Cherry; use taxi or rideshare from DSM.
  • After dark: Court Avenue is the late, loud bar strip; choose some distance from it if crowd and traffic noise bother you.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $168 a night · usually 6% under the public rate

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What paying more buys

Cheaper-than-most Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center covers breakfast, parking and a pool, but bathrooms show their age. Pricier Des Lux buys generous rooms and wellness facilities; Hilton Des Moines Downtown buys direct event-center skywalk access. Neither premium is essential if you mainly need an event-night bed and can accept dated fixtures. Typical rates with Axel here run from $132 a night at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG to $231 at Hilton Des Moines Downtown (last 30 days).

The best hotels in Downtown & Court Avenue, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 9.1/10, restored historic 4-star hotel in downtown Des Moines. Historic character and consistently strong comfort make this a standout downtown choice. Why it's here: historic downtown character backed by strong cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Accept: paid valet only, breakfast extra and no pool. $139 a night with Axel against $156 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $17 a night less (11%). Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Des Lux Hotel 9.1/10, historic downtown boutique hotel with spacious rooms and a wellness area. Des Lux delivers downtown character, generous rooms and unusually consistent hospitality. Why it's here: generous historic rooms, consistently warm hospitality and unusually useful wellness facilities. Accept: street-facing traffic noise and paid parking across the street. $204 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Hilton Des Moines Downtown 8.7/10, modern, full-service downtown convention hotel. A strong convention base with clean rooms and a genuinely useful skywalk connection. Why it's here: direct event-center skywalk access backed by clean rooms and helpful staff. Accept: parking and breakfast cost extra; confirm renovation timing. $158 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 8.5/10, straightforward, limited-service hotel on the downtown riverfront. A strong downtown base with river views, helpful staff and breakfast included. Why it's here: a riverfront family base with spacious rooms, included breakfast and helpful staff. Accept: paid parking; confirm renovation completion and whirlpool condition. $112 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 8.2/10, no-frills 2-star hotel beside the Iowa Events Center. A strong event-night base with friendly staff, free parking and some dated edges. Why it's here: event-night value with free parking, included breakfast and friendly staff. Accept: dated bathrooms, occasional odors and parking that fills during events. $126 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown 8.2/10, full-service mid-range downtown convention hotel. A dependable downtown base, strongest on staff and skywalk convenience. Why it's here: a full-service business base with skywalk access and notably helpful staff. Accept: costly valet, extra breakfast charges and beds some find firm. $160 a night with Axel against $162 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $2 a night less (1%). Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 8.1/10, historic, full-service downtown hotel. A strong downtown base, with friendly staff and some cramped historic-building layouts. Why it's here: historic downtown character with helpful staff and walkable theater access. Accept: some cramped rooms and bathrooms; elevators slow when busy. $162 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $156 a night for these dates when seen. Sign up free to book this rate
  8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown 7.4/10, practical 3-star downtown hotel in the historic Liberty Building. A convenient downtown base whose helpful staff outshine its aging rooms. Why it's here: cheaper-than-most downtown space with sofa beds, breakfast and skywalk access. Accept: dated furnishings and uneven maintenance and housekeeping. $129 a night with Axel against $134 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (4%). Sign up free to book this rate
  9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 6.7/10, older 3-star full-service hotel beside I-235 near MercyOne. Useful for hospital visits and events, but maintenance and parking weaken the case. Why it's here: a cheaper-than-most base for MercyOne visits with friendly staff. Accept: parking disruption, cooling problems, dated rooms and highway noise. $127 a night with Axel against $155 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $28 a night less (18%). Sign up free to book this rate

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Recent hotel rates in Downtown & Court Avenue

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 21, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG · 3-star, Staybridge SuitesDec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$147 a night · refundable$184 a night on Expedia$37 a night less (20%)Check current rates for these dates
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown · 3-star, Residence InnNov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$162 a night · refundable$196 a night on Expedia$34 a night less (17%)Check current rates for these dates
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown · 3-star, Embassy SuitesNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$154 a night · non-refundable$174 a night on Expedia$20 a night less (12%)Check current rates for these dates
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton · 4-star, Hilton HotelsNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$139 a night · non-refundable$156 a night on Booking.com$17 a night less (11%)Check current rates for these dates
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown · 3-star, Hyatt PlaceJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$129 a night · non-refundable$134 a night on Expedia$5 a night less (4%)Check current rates for these dates
Des Moines Marriott Downtown · 3-star, Marriott HotelsNov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$160 a night · non-refundable$162 a night on Expedia$2 a night less (1%)Check current rates for these dates
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel · 3-star, RenaissanceNov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$162 a night · non-refundable$156 a night on ExpediaCheck current rates for these dates
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown · 4-star, Fairfield InnJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$185 a night · refundablenot seenCheck current rates for these dates
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection · 4-star, Autograph CollectionJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$202 a night · non-refundablenot seenCheck current rates for these dates
Des Lux Hotel · 3-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$228 a night · refundablenot seenCheck current rates for these dates
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown · 2-star, HamptonNov 4 to Nov 8, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$117 a night · non-refundablenot seenCheck current rates for these dates
Kasa Downtown Des Moines · 4-starJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$254 a night · non-refundablenot seenCheck current rates for these dates

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Axel's take on Downtown & Court Avenue

7.1/10

The practical first choice, provided you choose your street carefully.

Getting around
7.6
On your doorstep
4.1
Hotels
8.0
Value
3.4
Axel’s verdict
8.8

Downtown mixes office towers and weather-protected skywalks with Court Avenue's brick-fronted bars. The Civic Center, Science Center and riverfront make it easy to combine sightseeing, a meeting and dinner without driving. Saturday mornings bring a different crowd when the farmers' market fills the Historic Court District from May through October.

Stay here for a first visit, a convention or a theater-and-baseball weekend. The catch is that downtown is not one consistent nighttime experience: Court Avenue runs louder and later than the surrounding business streets. Light sleepers should prioritize separation from the bar strip rather than assume every downtown address feels alike.

Best for
first-time visitorsbusiness trips and conventionstravelers without a carsports fans
Skip it if
You need reliably quiet nights; Most plans are in the outer suburbs
Getting around
Walk to Court Avenue, the Civic Center and riverfront; DART Routes 4, 5 and others serve Central Station at Sixth and Cherry; use taxi or rideshare from DSM.
After dark
Court Avenue is the late, loud bar strip; choose some distance from it if crowd and traffic noise bother you.

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The best hotels in Downtown & Court Avenue, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $168 a night · usually 6% under the public rate.

How to choose

What paying more buys

Cheaper-than-most Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center covers breakfast, parking and a pool, but bathrooms show their age. Pricier Des Lux buys generous rooms and wellness facilities; Hilton Des Moines Downtown buys direct event-center skywalk access. Neither premium is essential if you mainly need an event-night bed and can accept dated fixtures.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $132 a night at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG to $231 at Hilton Des Moines Downtown (last 30 days).

  1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
    #1 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    a restored historic 4-star hotel in downtown Des Moines

    9.1/10

    Historic character and consistently strong comfort make this a standout downtown choice.

    Why it's here:
    historic downtown character backed by strong cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff
    Accept:
    paid valet only, breakfast extra and no pool
    • couples on a downtown weekend
    • business travelers wanting character
    • historic-hotel enthusiasts
    Axel
    $139 /night
    Booking.com
    $156 /night
    $17/night less than Booking.com (11%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  2. Des Lux Hotel
    #2 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Des Lux Hotel

    a historic downtown boutique hotel with spacious rooms and a wellness area

    9.1/10

    Des Lux delivers downtown character, generous rooms and unusually consistent hospitality.

    Why it's here:
    generous historic rooms, consistently warm hospitality and unusually useful wellness facilities
    Accept:
    street-facing traffic noise and paid parking across the street
    • couples on a downtown weekend
    • travelers who enjoy historic hotels
    • business travelers wanting room to spread out
    Axel
    $204 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  3. Hilton Des Moines Downtown
    #3 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    a modern, full-service downtown convention hotel

    8.7/10

    A strong convention base with clean rooms and a genuinely useful skywalk connection.

    Why it's here:
    direct event-center skywalk access backed by clean rooms and helpful staff
    Accept:
    parking and breakfast cost extra; confirm renovation timing
    • convention attendees
    • arena-event visitors
    • downtown business travelers
    Axel
    $158 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 19

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  4. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
    #4 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

    a straightforward, limited-service hotel on the downtown riverfront

    8.5/10

    A strong downtown base with river views, helpful staff and breakfast included.

    Why it's here:
    a riverfront family base with spacious rooms, included breakfast and helpful staff
    Accept:
    paid parking; confirm renovation completion and whirlpool condition
    • downtown weekends without much driving
    • families wanting breakfast included
    • baseball fans visiting Principal Park
    Axel
    $112 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 19

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  5. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
    #5 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

    a no-frills 2-star hotel beside the Iowa Events Center

    8.2/10

    A strong event-night base with friendly staff, free parking and some dated edges.

    Why it's here:
    event-night value with free parking, included breakfast and friendly staff
    Accept:
    dated bathrooms, occasional odors and parking that fills during events
    • concert and game nights
    • convention attendees
    • value-minded downtown stays
    Axel
    $126 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 19

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  6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown
    #6 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    a full-service mid-range downtown convention hotel

    8.2/10

    A dependable downtown base, strongest on staff and skywalk convenience.

    Why it's here:
    a full-service business base with skywalk access and notably helpful staff
    Accept:
    costly valet, extra breakfast charges and beds some find firm
    • downtown business travelers
    • conference and event attendees
    • travelers who appreciate indoor skywalk access
    Axel
    $160 /night
    Expedia
    $162 /night
    $2/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  7. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
    #7 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    a historic, full-service downtown hotel

    8.1/10

    A strong downtown base, with friendly staff and some cramped historic-building layouts.

    Why it's here:
    historic downtown character with helpful staff and walkable theater access
    Accept:
    some cramped rooms and bathrooms; elevators slow when busy
    • concert and theater visitors
    • downtown business travelers
    • car-free city weekends
    Axel
    $162 /night
    Expedia
    $156 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
    #8 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

    a practical 3-star downtown hotel in the historic Liberty Building

    7.4/10

    A convenient downtown base whose helpful staff outshine its aging rooms.

    Why it's here:
    cheaper-than-most downtown space with sofa beds, breakfast and skywalk access
    Accept:
    dated furnishings and uneven maintenance and housekeeping
    • downtown business trips
    • concert and event visitors
    • families wanting extra room space
    Axel
    $129 /night
    Expedia
    $134 /night
    $5/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
    #9 in Downtown & Court Avenue

    Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

    an older 3-star full-service hotel beside I-235 near MercyOne

    6.7/10

    Useful for hospital visits and events, but maintenance and parking weaken the case.

    Why it's here:
    a cheaper-than-most base for MercyOne visits with friendly staff
    Accept:
    parking disruption, cooling problems, dated rooms and highway noise
    • short MercyOne hospital visits
    • travelers attending nearby events
    Axel
    $127 /night
    Booking.com
    $155 /night
    $28/night less than Booking.com (18%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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More deals seen in Downtown & Court Avenue this week

  • Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    ★★★
    Axel
    $147 /night
    Expedia
    $184 /night
    $37/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

    Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $162 /night
    Expedia
    $196 /night
    $34/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

    Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $154 /night
    Expedia
    $174 /night
    $20/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $139 /night
    Booking.com
    $156 /night
    $17/night less than Booking.com (11%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

    Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $129 /night
    Expedia
    $134 /night
    $5/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $160 /night
    Expedia
    $162 /night
    $2/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    ★★★
    Axel
    $162 /night
    Expedia
    $156 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $185 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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  • Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $202 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 21

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