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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines

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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine
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Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel, you'll find Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. 801 Grand and Temple Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mash + MARROW - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 30100 square feet (2796 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 33 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 30100 sq ft of conference space
  • 2796 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers 413 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day(322 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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 Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Des Moines Marriott Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 962 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 962 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 962 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 962 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 962 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was an awesome hotel! We asked to be at a higher floor and celebrating our anniversary- they had great accommodations and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, W Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to stay in for there’s Moines marathon! Half a mile from the start, very clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the shuttle staff were very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel. The staff was very kind, our room was very clean and comfortable and the beds were very cozy too! We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good but any empty can in room and missing water glass upon entry
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient valet, restaurant and room-service open late
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff checking me in was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Elkhorn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for the state fair, but also enjoyed the farmers market on Saturday. The hotel was walkable to the farmers market and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025