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Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr: the whirlpool room
At Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr, the room with the whirlpool is the Suite with jetted hot tub. Book it by name and the tub is in your room, not by the pool.
- Whirlpool tub
- Hot tub
- 6 miles from downtown Des Moines
- 3.1 from 2,965 Google reviews
The whirlpool room at Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
Room to book
Suite with jetted hot tub
- Whirlpool tub
- Hot tub
- Only some rooms
| Room to book | Suite with jetted hot tub |
|---|---|
| Tub type | Whirlpool tub, Hot tub |
| Which rooms have it | Only some rooms. Book the named room type. |
| Source checked | October 26, 2026 |
What the sources say about the whirlpool
…And flat-screen tv. You can upgrade to a poolside suite or a suite with a jetted hot tub. Our non-smoking hotel also offers extensive event…
From the hotel website
From 124 Google reviews that mention the tub or hot tub. Opinions are mixed, so ask for a recently serviced room.
How to make sure you get the whirlpool room
- Book the Suite with jetted hot tub by name, not a standard king or queen.
- Tub rooms are usually a small share of the rooms. Book early for weekends and holidays.
- Call Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr the day before on +1515-200-2398 and ask them to confirm the room has the whirlpool.
- Ask whether the tub is in the bedroom or the bathroom, and whether it fits two.
Breakfast and your stay at Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
| Check-in / check-out | 4 PM / 11 AM |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Included |
| Parking | Yes free |
| Indoor pool | Yes |
| Shared hot tub | Yes |
| Fitness room | Yes free |
| Restaurant on site | Yes |
| Bar on site | Yes |
| Pets | Allowed extra charge |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Fridge | Yes |
| Hotel class | 3-star |
Share of positive Google review mentions.
Off I-80, this laid-back conference hotel is 7 miles from Living History Farms and 8 miles from Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Down-to-earth rooms and suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have whirlpool tubs, sitting areas and/or pull-out sofas. Children age 17 and under stay free in a parent's room.
Hotel description from Google Hotels.
Around Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr: restaurants, theatre and things to do
Walkable5 well-reviewed restaurants and bars are within a 20 minute walk.
- Things to do4.5
- Restaurants3.4
- Transit3.0
- Airport access4.0
Google location scores, out of 5.
Safety63 Google reviews mention safety: 12 positive, 47 negative. Reviewers are split on safety, so check the area and park in a lit spot.
Places near Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
Restaurants
- Pagliai's PizzaPizza restaurant · 4.5★ (1,250)about 10 min walk
- Perkins Restaurant & BakeryRestaurant · 4★ (1,714)about 11 min walk
- Bandit BurritoMexican restaurant · 4.5★ (658)about 11 min walk
- Burrito King / Happiest ScoopBurrito restaurant · 4.9★ (338)about 17 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Bennigan's On Merle HayIrish pub · 4.3★ (1,671)about 3 min walk
- Trostel's GreenbriarBar · 4.7★ (1,077)1.0 miles
- Cozy Café JohnstonCocktail bar · 4.1★ (1,477)1.8 miles
- The Urban GrillBar · 4.5★ (1,495)2.5 miles
Things to do
- Lions ParkTourist attraction · 4.5★ (484)1.3 miles
- Ashby ParkTourist attraction · 4.6★ (456)2.4 miles
- Breakout GamesTourist attraction · 4.9★ (6,597)2.4 miles
- McHenry ParkTourist attraction · 4.4★ (593)3.9 miles
Places and ratings from Google Maps, October 26, 2026. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr whirlpool room questions
Does Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr have rooms with a whirlpool?
Yes. Book the Suite with jetted hot tub. We confirmed it on the hotel website on October 26, 2026.
Do all rooms at Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr have a whirlpool?
No. Only the Suite with jetted hot tub has it, so book that room type by name.
Is breakfast included at Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr?
Included.
More whirlpool rooms near Ramada Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Ctr
These are the closest other tub rooms on our Des Moines list.
- Sonesta Essential Des Moines: Suite with in-room hot tub and balcony in Des Moines, 0 miles away
- Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston: Theme suite or expanded king with whirlpool in Johnston, 2 miles away
- Microtel Inn & Suites Urbandale/Des Moines: Queen or king jacuzzi suite in Urbandale, 2 miles away