Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conf Ctr, Des MoinesHoliday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conf Ctr in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 46 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $127 a night (cached, not a live quote).This three-story hotel sits near the Des Moines International Airport and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. It provides 213 rooms with dedicated workspaces and large beds, making it suitable for business travellers and those attending events at the nearby Drake University. The property includes a gym, a swimming pool, and extensive meeting facilities covering over 34,000 square feet. A complimentary 24-hour shuttle serves the airport, and the site offers easy access to major highways. While the rooms are spacious and quiet, some guests find the interior decor to be dated.What stands out

Free 24-hour airport shuttle

Large meeting and banquet spaces

Quiet guest rooms

On-site fitness centre and pool

Watch out for

Outdated room decor

Restaurant is closed

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