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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

855-229-5934
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport is a 3-star hotel located in Des Moines, Iowa, just a quarter-mile from Des Moines International Airport. The property sits in the Watrous South area, within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center, and approximately 9 miles from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

The hotel offers 140 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Rooms also feature safes, desks, and phones with free local calling.

Guests can dine at Margarita's Mexican Food or visit the snack bar/deli for lighter fare. A bar/lounge serves beverages, and a complimentary self-serve breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The property includes an indoor pool and a fitness center for recreation. Additional amenities include a business center with 8,000 square feet of conference space across 8 meeting rooms, a gift shop, free airport shuttle service via Mercedes Benz vehicle, and wedding services. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property welcomes pets—dogs and cats are allowed with a daily fee of $25 per room, with a maximum of two pets. Free self-parking is available on-site.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport in Des Moines (Watrous South), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Blank Park Zoo - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Fort Des Moines Museum - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
A. H. Blank Golf Course - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Air Lanes Bowling Center - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Southridge Mall - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Gray’s Lake Park - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Water Works Park - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Lauridsen Amphitheater - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Willow Creek Golf Club - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Western Gateway Park - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Hoyt Sherman Place - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

The preferred airport for Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 1.6 km / 1 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

You can enjoy a meal at Margarita's Mexican Food serving the guests of Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 8000 square feet (743 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Getting here

The Des Moines International Airport is only 1/4 mile from our property. Our complimentary Mercedes Benz shuttle will promptly transport you in comfort.
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
Complimentary.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 without COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • We allow small pets for a daily fee of $25.00.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.0 per stay
  • Service fee: USD 9.99 per accommodation, per night
  • 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<

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • Contactless check-out is available.