Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Hotels
VR_PM Live Kasa
9.2 (67 reviews)
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 , Des Moines , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean modern apartments
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unacceptable service experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.02
Several cleanliness issues were noted, including a dirty apartment and used items left in the unit.
Service
8.52
Mixed service experiences; some guests reported helpfulness from Expedia but poor hospitality from Kasa.
Location
10
Location was frequently complimented, with guests appreciating its proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
9.52
The apartments were modern and spacious, but some guests mentioned a need for improvements.
Amenities
10
Guests enjoyed the amenities, including a kitchen and in-unit laundry.
Value for Money
9.02
Value perceived as fair, although some adjustments needed in cleanliness and service.
Food and Beverage
9.52
Not specifically mentioned, assumed to be of standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, guests had a positive impression despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.

Convenient Amenities
Take advantage of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in the heart of Des Moines, within a 15-minute walk of Hy Vee Hall and Wells Fargo Arena. With the Ruan Center, Iowa Events Center, and Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge nearby, Kasa Downtown Des Moines offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Book now to experience the best of Des Moines at Kasa Downtown Des Moines!

Important information:

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 67 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.02
Service: 8.52
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.52
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.02
Food and Beverage: 9.52
Overall Experience: 10
K
Keith
10
Pros:

Everything was clean and organized and looks just like the photos. Perfect walking for night life or food!

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Bill
10
Pros:

Excellent stay! Very clean apartment and safe building.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Tomoko friends
2
Pros:

I have never had such an insulting travel experience. After checking in at Kasa, we were told to leave because they claimed Expedia hadn’t paid them. I spent 4 hours going back and forth between Kasa and Expedia, but in the end Kasa still kicked us out.

Expedia was very helpful and quickly found us another hotel at no extra cost, but the treatment from Kasa was unacceptable and unprofessional.

There was no on-site staff to assist us. I realized this is the difference compared to a hotel that offers true hospitality. The customer service was terrible and they didn’t know how to treat people.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Bernadette family
10
Pros:

Did not know what to expect upon arrival but was pleased to find our own little apartment in this very modern building … loved the kitchen and availability of the in unit laundry. Only complaint I could say is no hair dryer (4 girls) and one night there was an alarm prompting evacuation in the middle of the morning but all in all had a very enjoyable experience

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
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Mrs. friends
8
Pros:

I liked that the property was close to the sky walk. Areas that need improvement: rugs in both bathrooms, needed nonslip covers in both tubs, more towel rods or hooks in bathroom to hand robes and towels, both rooms need nightstands, and main living area needed a table.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ryan
6
Kasa Apartment.
Pros:

Location was great. Apartment was dirty. There was a used contact in the sink a used fork on the bedroom floor. Long dark hair on the bathroom floor. The pull out bed had blood or something red splattered on the mattress. Game room was nice!

Trip was good, we just had to clean upon arriving.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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Mara family
8
Pros:

I love Iowa, Desmones.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
M
mike
10
Pros:

It worked out great. Perfect spot to be my family staying at the Hilton. It was spacious safe and had everything I needed. Easy check-in and checkout

Thank you

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
R
Robert
6
Not great
Pros:

We called two weeks in advance to ask about checking in early since we were driving in from out of state and have a baby and a toddler. They told us that should not be an issue just to check in the app That we want to check in early. I checked early check in even though it said there was no guarantee. I called them after doing this to confirm, They said again, it should not be an issue. We called the day before, because, again, we were driving from out of state and they said that all was good, but when we called the day that we were supposed to check in at 12:30 asking if we could check-in early, they said that we could not. I was very frustrated and explained to them. That we had called week in advance and also days in advance that we had a baby and a small toddler.And we needed to check in early. Mind you, it was already 12:30 so at this point it was only a few hours before check in. The lady on the phone said she would expedite our room and make sure it was cleaned.And that we would be notified very soon so that we could check in. I had to drive around aimlessly on the freeway to allow my baby to take a nap.Since we had nowhere for her to sleep. I have traveled a lot in my life and I never have had any issue checking in early especially when it's only a few hours. We called at 3 because we never heard anything.she said it still wasnt ready. WHAT?! She said we could check in at 330. We did and the upon arrival the unit was still not ready. The rooms are not even closed off.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

Great, modern & great location.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
A
Alejandra
10
Pros:

Amazing property, great location and easy to check in and out. Loved it

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
B
Beth
10
Birthday Weekend
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay! Check in and out was so easy. Great location. Everything was neat and tidy and set up well. Would definitely recommend!

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
B
Bruce
10
Pros:

All the convinces of home, while being central to all activities.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
K
Kara
10
Pros:

We loved the location - we could walk to several places, including the civic center. The neighborhood was clean and quiet, and the apartment was very comfortable and spacious.

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
D
Debbie
10
Pros:

Great

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
C
Catherine family
6
Pros:

The cleanliness was not up to par at all. Ice machine didn’t work.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Aaron family
10
Pros:

Great access to Expo Center. Spacious, clean, extremely well organized. Would book again next year.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
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Patrick friends
8
Pros:

Overall it was perfect for our team. We were able to take the skywalk pretty much all the way to the event center. Could have been a little cleaner but overall great. We will stay here again next year!

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Scott
8
Great spot, not quiet.
Pros:

Everything was great except this room is VERY close to the main entrance and the walls are VERY thin, making it a noisy stay. On top of that, someone started vacuuming the hallway outside at 7am.

2025-03-10 via Nuitee
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Megan
10
Pros:

Overlooks the YMCA

2025-03-04 via Nuitee