This historic hotel is set to close down from restorations in March of 2010. The hotel was purchased by Hilton. This hotel is not the same old cookie cutter hotel chain, but rather offers a nice option for those looking to stay in a historic setting. The hotel is connected to all of downtown Des Moines by the Skyway, so... More

We were sent here by my relatives for a 5 night stay for a wedding. Late arrival into a hotel of hell. The doors were not automatic as I carried 4 pieces of luggage and propped the doors with my legs so my kids could roll their tired selves with their luggage inside. We checked into room 503 (suite) and... More

Traveled for business and employer booked this hotel. The shuttle to the hotel from the airport was fine and on time picking us up. Got to the hotel and the staff at the front desk was quick to get us all checked int. However, got into the room and it was freezing. I had to grab an extra blanket out... More

This hotel is ok but BEWARE! Don't stay in Room 403 or 303 or any near them. These rooms are directly below the roof which contains a generator. This generator kept me awake all night the second night. The whole room vibrated. When we complained, we were told it would be turned off in 1 or 2 hours. It was... More