Hotels you can book at 18 in Des Moines
Worried that being under 21 will leave you without a hotel room in Des Moines? You have a choice of hotels here that accept 18-year-olds.
3-star
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3-star
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
2-star
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3-star
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3-star
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2-star
Red Roof Inn Des Moines
3-star
Motel 6-Des Moines, IA - North
Des Moines skywalks make indoor access worth considering
More than four miles of climate-controlled skywalks connect parts of downtown, including hotels and restaurants. If indoor walks to meals appeal to you, a hotel's connection to this network is worth weighing.
Access also depends on the buildings along the way. Entrances and elevators can have different hours from the skywalk corridors. Ask about the hotel connection and which entrances will be open for your planned walks, especially if you're relying on an indoor return in the evening.
Allow for 12% room tax in Des Moines
For a taxable short stay within Des Moines city limits, the room-tax rate is 12%: 7% local tax plus 5% state tax. A $200 taxable rental subtotal would therefore carry $24 in room tax, bringing that amount to $224. That is an example to help with your accommodation budget, not a quoted room price.
The taxable amount can include fees charged for renting or arranging the lodging, so a base nightly rate may not give you the whole figure to work from. Compare the complete accommodation quotes, including any fees, and check whether tax is already included before adding it yourself. Keep the 12% calculation to properties within Des Moines; a hotel elsewhere in Greater Des Moines may have a different local rate.
