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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Consider a stay at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport and take advantage of free self-service breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and laundry facilities. The on-site barbecue restaurant, Big Al's BBQ Bar & Grill, offers lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 10 min drive - 9.4 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Hotel near Casey's Center
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, along 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, a banquet hall and a ballroom
  • 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

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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
  • 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

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

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

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 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$109.54, 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 Air Lanes Bowling Center. Southridge Mall is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 118 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located near the airport and also provides a free shuttle to the airport. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its definitely way nicer now that it's all redone and no longer the old ramada that was place a dump towards the end nice upgrade!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge bathroom. Rooms were clean and good for the rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As I drove up I saw a group of kids playing in the lobby. My stay was very reminiscent of the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Floor turned feet black. Worst beds I’ve ever slept in. Flooring was bad by the ac unit. Cut foot on flooring that was loose. Hair dryer wiring was repaired with twist connectors. Pool had debris in it and was ice cold. TVs didn’t work in pool area or the gym. Over as lol cleanliness was terrible in the whole hotel. Would never recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
I was not aware of how much noise the aircraft made taking off and landing at the airport. I could hear them at 3 to 4 am. The hotel appears to be going through updates, but there was an expose electric box in our bathroom that had wires exposed. Staff was nice. The free breakfast was plentiful but cold. I tried the biscuits and gravy but the gravy was cold. The next day the sausage links I had were cold as well. I wasn't really impressed with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dark and dingy. Water dripping from hallway ceiling. Door didn’t open or shut properly. Caulking covered the mold in the shower. Room lights in picture were the only lights that worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Keanna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was an ice storm y’all need to grow up and salt the parking lot I watched ppl fall and my mom almost fell and she disabled
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close to my conterence
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Tadeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Loud music into the night.

This hotel was photographed nicely, but was not as nice as the photos. Our room overlooked the indoor pool, so the lights were on all night and shone under the shades. There must have been some sort of event going on, and we heard loud drumming from 6 pm until midnight. Every beat. I feel like this is something that could have been disclosed to us. Overall I was disappointed in our stay, especially considering how much I spent on it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Beds were very uncomfortable. Breakfast was not cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
gross
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bendel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We would stay again

Breakfast was adequate, beds were okay, and internet would not stay connected. Pool is nice and location is perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom was dirty. The halls and outside smelled like weed all the time. Very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Night in Iowa

The hotel is clean, older property that been updated but paint colors interesting. The door stuck very bad and hot and cold water switched up on the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We checked in after 10pm. I understand the pool being closed and the restaurant being closed, even limited dining. Sheet metal bed frames bade noise when anyone moved or bumped into them. Are feel and socks got dirty from the floor. Plains at the rear by airport were loud. House keeping came to the room one hour before check out which seemed odd and suggested we should leave early. Room and building looked modern. Over all it was ok with slight inconveniences
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very easy check in. perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyne

Liked: Amenities
Every one was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clarion Inn Airport. 5star service & amenities!!

Several families met up in Des Moines to visit the Blank Park Zoo full size, animated dinosaurs exhibit... which was awesome!!! We spent Fri/Sat at the Clarion Inn Airport. From booking to check out our experiences was the best. We were able to get our rooms really close to each other, the pool was sooo nice and the Mexican restaurant on site had a great buffett, food and service 5 star. Out of 12 people in the party there were no complaints on anything. The room was good sized, clean and comfortable. The breakfast had plenty hot and cold food options, was clean with plenty space to really sit down and enjoy an early morning meal. The 2 gentlemen at the front desk were fun and very accommodating! Even letting us gather in the breakfast area for a farewell pizza party later Saturday night rather than having to go to the pool side area that was a little louder or squeezing 12 people into a room to eat (in return we cleaned the area so the breakfast crew wouldn't know we were even there). The motel location was close to the Zoo and Airport. There were plenty good restaurants and shopping establishments within 5-20 mins. I would stay there again and would recommend the Clarion Inn to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025