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Reviews of Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States

#50 of 54 hotels in Des Moines

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 228 hotel reviews

5.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    6.3

  • Free Wifi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was charged more when I checked in than the charge amount listed on booking, including the tax

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    6.0
    D I didn't live up to reviews
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Tub - Disability Access/Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cost, was quoted a different price on booking.com, ending up being $50 more when paid for it

    Easy location to get to.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    5.0
    Met our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast hours, and selection, liked pool but they were pressure washing just outside the pool area and you couldn’t hear yourself think let alone talk to anybody

    Easy to get to, and they allow pets, although it costs an extra 35 per nights

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    7.0
    We would stay again because of the price and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    AC unit didn't seem to take much of the humidity out of the room

    Location and price were the drivers for the stay. Breakfast was OK and the pool was nice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    7.0
    Ok for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Older property Hallways/ entrance area humid and warm Needed help getting tv to work

    Nice swimming pool Comfortable bef

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2025

    6.0
    Even though the pool was great will look at a different property next year
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our air conditioner in the room didn’t cool the room and leaked all over the floor. My grandson’s backpack soaked up a lot of the water so it and all his clothes were soaked

    The swimming pool was fantastic

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Queen Beds - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was never returned my security deposit and only stayed 5/6 hours. Took pictures of the room and how we left it to ensure my deposit back.

    Pool is awesome. Didn’t like that everyone could watch you from their rooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    6.0
    Good location, not so good amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was dirty and the bathroom smelled like mildew. There was a huge chunk of hair attached to the shower curtain when we went to use the shower. The room also smelled like smoke, probably because the air unit hasn't been updated since the 90s and was disgusting; the cover fell off and scared us. We had to go to Target to get febreeze.the breakfast was mediocre; the potatoes were cold and there was no ketchup. The coffee was also terrible.

    The pool was clean and nice, the bed was comfy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    5.0
    The people are great there. The rooms are below average, the beds are good, pillows were not good. The rooms are not inv
    • Group
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are plain no pictures, the hallway is dark

    The people were great.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2024

    7.0
    Clean comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I left too early to try it

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    7.0
    Great for $75
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast needed mire and better quality food.

    Breakfast was OK. Nothing special.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good overall stay, close to car show venue. Nice pool, breakfast, and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was good. Kids enjoyed the pool very much. We were there for a car show and the staff was great. Mexican buffet in hotel was a big win. It was a much better stay this year over last year's.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    7.0
    This is a great value for a one night stay prior to your flight from the Des Moines International Airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel adjoins with Restaurant an event center. A large event was taking place at the night of our stay so it was a bit louder than I expected.

    Convenient location by the airport and also near Starbucks, Panera, Hy-Vee and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable. Overall good value.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was just a problem with water coming through a wall because of storms. They handled it quickly and professionally, and their location was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    5.0
    It was ok until ya needed something.
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Orange juice at breakfast was empty, just light orange colored water came out. Ice machine was turned off on our floor. Lobby restroom was out of paper towels.

    Good parking. Nice pool area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a renovated 1970s motel with a weird decor. Breakfast was the usual cereals/bagels/yogurt/DIY waffles... no eggs or other proteins.

    Good value with airport shuttle service.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    7.0
    Decent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low water pressure. Water from bathroom faucet sputtered at me when I washed my hands or brushed my teeth

    Room seemed clean when entering (except for the piece of chocolate chip fookie on the floor)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    5.0
    Decent
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had a smell. The rooms can use some fresh paint and news rugs. The bathroom had a little mold in the shower. Just needs son TLC.

    The location was good right near the airport.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water logged carpet, dirty carpet

    Warm pool

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable but not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel design and hallways are very dated and the indoor pool was directly outside the window

    Desk person was very friendly and helpful Window was able to open for air circulation

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    6.0
    Maybe a bit overpriced for what you get, but the hotel served it's purpose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small, and is in need of some basic maintenance; some walls seemed like they'd been painted recently, but bathroom walls and door had peeling paint. Drain stopper in sink was completely disconnected from the pull handle, so it was stuck in the "down" position. We had to manually prop it open to get the sink to drain. Doors to outside had key card slots for access, but none seemed to be working and you could just walk right in without a key card.

    The location was great; close to the zoo, which was our destination. Breakfast was better than expected; included a well rounded amount of choices (biscuits & gravy, waffle maker, bagels, bread for toast, cereal, juice, milk).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    7.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot tub

    Clean, value

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    6.0
    For my short stay, I was satisfied. I'd stay there again if I was ever in Des Moines, IA.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    When I went down for breakfast, most of the food choices were out of stock or I just had bad timing before the staff had replenished the menu options.

    I was met at the airport by a staff member that shuttled me back to the hotel well after normal business. Thankful that the hotel provided this service so that I wouldn't have to call a cab or uber ride.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    7.0
    Not worth the $$ for a Ramada/ lacking some basics
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No ice bucket I'm room Nothing said about what time breakfast was Pop machines need to work with a credit card Up dated phone in room to use Need extra waffle maker.. a lot of people in breakfast area. Need more tables to for breakfast

    Room clean/ large bathroom/ breakfast good

    Stayed in May 2023

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