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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property
Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines

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Lobby
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Heart of Des Moines.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Casey's Center and within a 5-minute walk of EMC Expo Center. Iowa Events Center and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scopri - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers 155 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good breakfast. Courteous staff. Very close to event center.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very pleasant very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florivel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location. Hotel clean and well lit. Paint fumes from remodeling were a bit much but temporary. Not a lot of selection with the hot breakfast but what they offered was good. I’m a biscuits and gravy Southern boy. Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff! Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very quiet, a lot of space for parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quiet. Older hotel but in the middle of a remodel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff! One of the cleanest hotels I’ve stayed in! Very good value! Walkable!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Very friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Really liked bathroom light switch like a night light.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very sweet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, wonderful staff, and a great view of the capitol and the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025