I want to say Hyatt Place Downtown Des Moines was wonderful - but unfortunately, overall, I can't.
I CAN say the front desk staff and the cleaning staff were great - welcoming, nice, positive, accommodating, helpful, etc. Even considering the cleaning crew was short-staffed!
What was unimpressive was the following:
While I don't mind vintage, Hyatt Place Des Moines is well past time for a remodel and upgrade. Things were a bit messy, the kitchen area was messy (when wasn't serving), and a number of things were broken and/or missing. Especially in my room - plugs in didn't work, light shade broken, lights weren't working, sofa and furniture was scuffed and worn. WiFi was terrible, tv worked some of the time, and shower was either cold or scalding hot. Windows were dirty, and my room key had to be exchanged three times b/c it wouldn't work. Very few amenities and no snacks other than popcorn. Bar wasn't open.
Workout room was popular and as sad as could be - two treadmills but only one worked but poorly (noise, squeaked). Overuse will cause it to be out of service soon. It was also stifling hot in the workout room - no fans.
Update this place - location is pretty good and it has a great staff and some charm - just bare, old and outdated. I wont stay there again until some upgrades happen.