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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel in Watrous South

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA, 50315
  • Blank Park Zoo
    2 min drive
  • Gray’s Lake Park
    5 min drive
  • Principal Park
    9 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    16 min walk

Room options

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Watrous South stay.Your stay at this Watrous South hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Blank Park Zoo and Fort Des Moines Museum. A. H. Blank Golf Course and Air Lanes Bowling Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Principal Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3-star Art Deco hotel in Watrous South
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 8 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 8000 square feet (743 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8000 sq ft of conference space
  • 743 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1974
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport offers 140 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 8.99 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 available
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 18 to April 30:
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 without COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Magnuson Hotel Des Moines Airport
Ramada Hotel Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn
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Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1004 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Destiny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok but with issues
The hotel was spacious. It was a long walk from the checkin to my room. I had close my curtains immediately as the room was off of the pool area. There was no hot water in the shower. I even let it run for a few minutes and it was still cold. But the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Under construction at the time
The place was going under construction when we were there. There was a few issues with the place, but I understood that the place was in transition. We did not experience any issues with our room specifically.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Acceptable hotel with potential
The hotel had a lot of potential. However, it felt rundown. The sheets were either stained or dirty. There were huge fans outside the room blowing and drying wet carpet. The AC took hours to cool the room, but once cool it was fine. The breakfast was good and coffee was GREAT.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Holli

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was in no way like the motel portrayed on the website!! The only nice part was the area around the front desk. The ret of it was messy and dirty and horribly cluttered. The pool area was full of crates and boxes on pallets along with a lot of other stuff. Couldn’t hardly get to the pool, which didn’t have the filter pumps running anyway. The room was very musty and stuffy, the AC unit rattled so loud I’m surprised the front desk didn’t hear it. It was not stocked with towels or washcloths, the bedspread had several cigarette burns and the floor was dirty. The two “queen” beds were actually queen sized frames with full size mattresses. The next morning we asked again for washcloths and just got hand towels. The bathroom sink had no water and sand came out of the shower. I talked to the front desk and we got a new room. It was marginally better. Same issue with the beds. I certainly will never stay at a clarion again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very poor quality and service. They skimp on the few products they provide (paper thin stained towels, thin tissue paper, stained bed sheets and blankets). They sell everything at the counter, simple things other hotels provide at no cost like a toothbrush or toothpaste they sell it all. The entire place stinks of food and body odor. Just terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nothing like the pictures. We refused to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dannielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Liked: Staff & service
Not great but not awful
It was 2am when I got in, the shuttle driver was also the person who checked me in. It took a while. There was no hand soap in the room, I used shampoo…I basically only slept in the room. The bed was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

heidi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures on Expedia are not accurate at all. The hotel and rooms don’t look anything like the pictures. I don’t think AC runs through the hallways of this hotel because it was very muggy as we walked through them it smelled like a basement. The rooms seemed to have working AC but the bed linens had stains on the pillows and sheets. The bathroom shower had stains in the tub area. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel if you were looking for a clean place to stay. We didn’t want to stay so we checked into a different hotel the same day. We were offered another room but the whole hotel wasn’t a good feeling at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Binh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meegan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horribel
Horrible hotel, room amenities were broken there were needles and drug bags under cushions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meh
Pictures appeared nicer than the hotel. Served it's purpose. The guy at the desk was very helpful and courteous. Not any sort of a luxury stay. Place to lay your head in a clean room close to DSM airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here. The room was not as pictured and smelled terribly of mold and mildew. Room felt like a bedroom in a nasty basement. Common areas we not air conditioned and felt miserable with 90 degree temps. Place was not clean and had terrible smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean and had a fun vibe. But it was sooooo noise. People were at the indoor pool until 3 am making an incredible rukus which was not addressed by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edgar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Short night
Needed a place to sleep after a late flight. It is close to the Des Moines airport, and check-in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024