City: Des Moines, IA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (515) 244-1700

Address: 101 E. Locust St.

Description: A somewhat more modestly priced downtown choice, this hotel has a great location on the banks of the Des Moines River, a short walk from East Village shopping and a quick walk across the river to downtown attractions. It’s also right next door to the Simon Estes Amphitheater, which hosts a popular summer concert series. Fairly standard 2-room suites are roomy and have microwaves and refrigerators, as well as coffeemaker, hair dryer, clock radio, iron, and ironing board. The breakfast is a step above the typical hotel breakfast, and a daily afternoon reception includes complimentary cocktails. There’s an on-site restaurant, indoor pool, and hot tub. A few smoking rooms are available. The free airport shuttle conveniently runs every 30 minutes. There’s a charge for Internet service, and there’s a convenient on-site business center. No pets.