The Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport, Des MoinesThe Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 40 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $199 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport is a four-star, two-storey hotel about a mile from the Des Moines airport terminal, set in a recreational part of the city near Christ the King Catholic Church. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and facilities include a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, a gym, meeting and event spaces, and the on-site Johnny's Italian Steakhouse. It takes pets and children, and room service is available. Reviews praise the cleanliness, housekeeping and staff. It suits travellers wanting airport convenience as well as families and business guests. Being a suburban airport hotel, it sits some way from downtown Des Moines attractions.What stands out

Spotless, well-maintained rooms

Friendly, welcoming staff

Award-winning Italian steakhouse on site

Heated indoor pool and whirlpool

Watch out for

Suburban location, far from downtown

Only two storeys, no lifts mentioned

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