Name: Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West
Address: 205 South 64th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, Des Moines, Iowa, US
Price range: US$112–US$237 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines West is praised for its convenient location near shopping and dining, generally clean rooms, and quick check‑in, while feedback is mixed on facilities, service consistency, and extra charges.

Guests like the pool area and on-site dining, but several report hot tub or pool temperature and jet issues, renovation-related odors, and occasional maintenance problems such as weak water pressure or aging fixtures. Service ranges from friendly and helpful to unresponsive or rude, with repeated complaints about missed housekeeping, bar/restaurant availability, and breakfast billing or inclusion. Expect a convenient stay with variable amenities and service.

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Rooms

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool area and the presence of an on-site bar/restaurant, but multiple reviews note hot tub jets not working or cool water, renovation disruption/odors, and occasional maintenance issues; parking is generally easy though spots can feel tight.

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Gaurav

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was under renovation and smelled terribly. There was weird dampness/moisture smell everywhere

8

Josh

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel for its proximity to a few attractions, shopping, and the pool / hot tub. The room was clean and for the most part the staff was friendly. The pool area and hot tub were nice, but the hot tub jets didn't work. The entry area, pool area, and hallways were a bit noisy as there were lots of kids running around from a baseball or softball tournament. This isn't the hotel's fault, but it definitely affected our stay. If you simply need a room for the night in this area then this would be a decent option. For what we paid, though, we probably wouldn't stay here again.

6

Scott

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot tub was not hot enough, jets did not work and pool was too cold. We come there to use the pool so we probably won’t be back.

6

Steven

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Expensive (charge for breakfast, internet, and water bottles) and too much chlorine in pool.

10

Gary

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool,bar lounge and breakfast,dinner were all great to have in one place.

10

Craig

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cleaned and smelled wonderful. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Pool was warm and hot tub was good. We did breakfast in the morning with cooked to order omelets. I would definitely stay again.

10

John

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in, restaurant on site, quiet, easy parking.

10

Melinda

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, nice pool area, and clean room. 🙂

8

Michael

28 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Was attending two day event, and wanted to just enjoy the stay. Parking lot spots were small & we had big truck. Parked in adjacent parking lot, Hotel lobby was nice and service was average. We did enjoy the pool and hot tube 1 night. In room some of the furniture was broken one of the TV,s was changing stations by its self every 5-10 mins and they wanted an additional $40.00 deposit on our room for accruing damages that we did not even see room yet. There was more decaf coffee the caffeinated in room. Toilet felt like you were sitting on the floor. And maintenance did not stay until tv fixed the unplugged reset and promised to be back but didn’t return. But was nice people. The breakfast was ok

8

Dan

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Currently renovating, but still renting out rooms right in the construction area.

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Cleanliness

Many note clean rooms and well-kept common areas, but there are recurring complaints about musty or renovation odors, missed or infrequent housekeeping, and a few serious lapses like leftover trash and unclean bathrooms.

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Jennifer

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t know if the elevators have ever been vacuumed. I paid for breakfast through Expedia and was told I had to pay $14.99 per person. I said I already paid and was told I had to call Expedia which I did. They then called and explained I had already paid for it. I was given a voucher for one meal so my sister used it while I watched her eat.

10

Craig

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cleaned and smelled wonderful. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Pool was warm and hot tub was good. We did breakfast in the morning with cooked to order omelets. I would definitely stay again.

6

Erin

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s was fairly clean

6

Lisa

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room had an unpleasant odor coming from the air conditioner. Like mold or mildew. Woke up every morning with signs of allergic reaction. I was surprised that the room was so big. It was also really clean. My other problem was no water pressure in shower. We spoke to the front desk about it. They said they would send maintenance. If maintenance came to the room, I couldn't tell.

8

Erin

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk gal was so friendly. The room was clean and comfortable.

10

Melinda

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, nice pool area, and clean room. 🙂

4

Stephen

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we checked in at midnight, the front desk clerk had trouble checking us in because we booked through a third party instead of directly through them. She called a manager on her cell phone and still had trouble, but eventually gave us a room. We had a three night four day stay. We never were able to get the wi-fi to work on our phones. There was a 45 minute power outage on the first morning so I took a shower using my cell phones flashlight as a light in the bathroom. Housekeeping is supposed to come every other day, but our room was never serviced during our stay. Lastly, when I checked out the front desk clerk did not ask me how my stay was. She just said a receipt will be emailed to me through my third-party provider.

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Sarah

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room had a To go box and oranges under bed as well as urine on toilet. Had to ask twice for more towels as they forgot when I called down to desk on second night had to go get myself. Hair dryer in room didn’t work. Went down to resturant/bar for dinner and waited for 15 minutes and no one came to table for service so we left and had to door dash food. Not a good experience

10

Adam

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well maintained clean property. Close to everything. Polite helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Recommended.

4

Calvin

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not made up. Front desk informed us they do not makee up between nights. No clean towels. Room smelled musty. Staff unpleasantWe have stayed zthere numerous times in past. Will not stay in future. Very poor!. We

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Rooms

Rooms are often described as comfortable or spacious, but guests report weak shower pressure, noisy or faulty A/C, dated or unfinished elements, occasional Wi‑Fi/TV problems, and hallway noise affecting rest.

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Valerie

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay

10

Kelly

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front door was a little confusing to find Loved that there was a shaving step in the shower (very unique for a hotel)

8

Kellie

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, it was okay for just two nights. Upon arrival, noticed mini refrig was not working-was unplugged. I plugged it in to find out was VERY NOISY - something was wrong. Called the front desk and gal said she'd try to check into it, but maintenance was on site the next day. Didn't hear from anyone...at some point i got a text from the hotel asking if everything was okay and I responded regarding the mini refrig & that remote batteries weren't working. By the time I got to my room at 5pm - it was swapped out, remote worked, and all was well! The bed/mattress was uncomfortable-hard. These are minor things IMO. Other wise all else was just great!

10

Kyterra

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable bed

6

Bradley

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast but they didn't even ID me, I'm not sure but I think they have to ID upon check in. He was rude that I didn't "qualify" for two free bottles of water b/c I was just a "base line member". After checking the room out the bed was well past it's life expectancy and needs to be replaced and updated, very uncomfortable. Cleaning staff in the AM was loud and rude as well. Tried to open my door as I was getting ready for my day.

6

Lisa

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room had an unpleasant odor coming from the air conditioner. Like mold or mildew. Woke up every morning with signs of allergic reaction. I was surprised that the room was so big. It was also really clean. My other problem was no water pressure in shower. We spoke to the front desk about it. They said they would send maintenance. If maintenance came to the room, I couldn't tell.

8

Erin

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk gal was so friendly. The room was clean and comfortable.

4

Stephen

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we checked in at midnight, the front desk clerk had trouble checking us in because we booked through a third party instead of directly through them. She called a manager on her cell phone and still had trouble, but eventually gave us a room. We had a three night four day stay. We never were able to get the wi-fi to work on our phones. There was a 45 minute power outage on the first morning so I took a shower using my cell phones flashlight as a light in the bathroom. Housekeeping is supposed to come every other day, but our room was never serviced during our stay. Lastly, when I checked out the front desk clerk did not ask me how my stay was. She just said a receipt will be emailed to me through my third-party provider.

10

Julia

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, great location

6

Sarah

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Water pressure in the shower and sink is poor. Trying to wash your hair is impossible. Noise level is pretty awful, you can hear everything outside your room. Room has unfinished trim and paint. Check-In staff was kind of rude. I understand it was a busy season with tournaments going on but it's not my fault.

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Service

Check‑in is frequently easy and several staff are praised as friendly, yet many reviews cite rudeness or poor follow‑through, limited help with third‑party bookings, and slow or inconsistent housekeeping responses.

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Kolleen

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I've stayed 3 or 4 times. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Staff is helpful and friendly.

10

Sa-Sha

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quick and easy to check in/out! Clean rooms and everything needed!

8

Christopher

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast buffer was really good. Water pressure on the 3d floor was a little lacking but not terrible. 3out of 4 of the desk staff were helpful.

6

Peyton

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff needs a lot of work

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Bradley

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast but they didn't even ID me, I'm not sure but I think they have to ID upon check in. He was rude that I didn't "qualify" for two free bottles of water b/c I was just a "base line member". After checking the room out the bed was well past it's life expectancy and needs to be replaced and updated, very uncomfortable. Cleaning staff in the AM was loud and rude as well. Tried to open my door as I was getting ready for my day.

10

Melinda

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, nice pool area, and clean room. 🙂

4

Stephen

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

When we checked in at midnight, the front desk clerk had trouble checking us in because we booked through a third party instead of directly through them. She called a manager on her cell phone and still had trouble, but eventually gave us a room. We had a three night four day stay. We never were able to get the wi-fi to work on our phones. There was a 45 minute power outage on the first morning so I took a shower using my cell phones flashlight as a light in the bathroom. Housekeeping is supposed to come every other day, but our room was never serviced during our stay. Lastly, when I checked out the front desk clerk did not ask me how my stay was. She just said a receipt will be emailed to me through my third-party provider.

6

Samantha

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Facility was clean. Staff was rude and not LGBT friendly.

10

Melinda

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and out process.

4

Calvin

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not made up. Front desk informed us they do not makee up between nights. No clean towels. Room smelled musty. Staff unpleasantWe have stayed zthere numerous times in past. Will not stay in future. Very poor!. We

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Location

Consistently praised for being close to Jordan Creek shopping, dining, and major roads, and easy to reach for area activities.

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Barbara

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great location!

10

John

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in, restaurant on site, quiet, easy parking.

10

Teresa

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

10

Melinda

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, nice pool area, and clean room. 🙂

10

Jose

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property has all the amenities you could need with a great location that is surrounded by entertainment, dining, and shopping to make the experience even better.

6

Samantha

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Facility was clean. Staff was rude and not LGBT friendly.

10

Julia

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, great location

8

Jake

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to Jordan creek mall

10

Adam

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well maintained clean property. Close to everything. Polite helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Recommended.

10

Lindy

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was very easy to get to. It was located next to a lot of food and a lot of shopping places and entertainment places very enjoyable place.

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Dining

On-site breakfast and restaurant are convenient and sometimes praised, but breakfast is typically not included and around $15, with billing confusion and value concerns; bar/lounge hours or service can be inconsistent.

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Jennifer

9 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t know if the elevators have ever been vacuumed. I paid for breakfast through Expedia and was told I had to pay $14.99 per person. I said I already paid and was told I had to call Expedia which I did. They then called and explained I had already paid for it. I was given a voucher for one meal so my sister used it while I watched her eat.

10

Gary

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool,bar lounge and breakfast,dinner were all great to have in one place.

8

Brianna

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

General not up to par with other Hilton Garden Inn properties. Also, charges $14.99 for breakfast buffet.

4

Casey

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Price point I would expect accompanied by the name Hilton something high end. My wife chose over me on this and i had 2 other places cheaper that we've been to that are cheaper, cleaner, and as a family of 5 (breakfast not included) is ridiculous....we did try breakfast upon leaving last day and ita standard hotel breakfast food charged at a rate that you absolutely should go elsewhere and actually get a decent breakfast.

10

John

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fast check in, restaurant on site, quiet, easy parking.

8

Christopher

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast buffer was really good. Water pressure on the 3d floor was a little lacking but not terrible. 3out of 4 of the desk staff were helpful.

10

Wayne

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and ready for us to check in at 4pm. (We couldn't check in any earlier!) There was coffee and water available as needed. The breakfast was wonderful. (It wasn't free!) The shower was hot and had lots of "power". The room was clean.

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Sarah

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia has it listed as breakfast included but when we checked in we were told it’s $15 per person. The power went out while we were there and someone was stuck in the elevator. Pretty stressful situation. After our first night someone came and collected our towels but didn’t replace them or provide any other sort of room service. Just took the towels which felt odd. The phone in our room didn’t work and the tv wouldn’t let us watch anything for more than 5 mins before automatically switching to the movie channel.

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Anthony

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The website shows bar/lounge onsite. Upon arival there are 2 bars and neither was open. When i went to my room it was very cold. could not adjust thermostat. Toilet was not operating correctly. would not flush. The breakfast buffet that cost $10 wasnt any better than i have had for free at other motel chains. Will never stay at this facility again. Way to expensive for what it was.

10

Adam

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well maintained clean property. Close to everything. Polite helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet. Nice rooms and comfortable beds. Recommended.

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Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$125
March	US$118
April	US$124
May	US$128
June	US$146
July	US$139
August	US$148
September	US$147
October	US$133
November	US$118
December	US$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $188	16 $153	17 $150	18 $163	19 $161
20 $122	21 $126	22 $126	23 $127	24 $126	25 $162	26 $190
27 $116	28 $117	29 $126	30 $127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $121	2 $147	3 $156
4 $112	5 $129	6 $121	7 $121	8 $121	9 $159	10 $237
11 $130	12 $136	13 $121	14 $127	15 $121	16 $154	17 $147
18 $118	19 $127	20 $127	21 $127	22 $121	23 $207	24 $154
25 $118	26 $121	27 $118	28 $127	29 $138	30 $235	31

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One King Bed, Accessible

Room, Accessible

Two Queens Bedroom Suite

King Standard

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Two Queens

King Bed Suite

Suite, Accessible

Guest reviews

Very good

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