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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property
Riverside hotel with free parking, steps from Iowa Events Center

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Lobby
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center places you in the centre of Des Moines, steps from Casey's Center and within a short 5-minute stroll of Iowa Events Center. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a short walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel include EMC Expo Center and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

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

Riverside hotel with free parking, steps from Iowa Events Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers 155 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 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 smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all 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) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Quality Event Des Moines
Quality Inn Event
Quality Inn Event Des Moines
Des Moines Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Inn & Suites Event Hotel Des Moines
Quality Inn And Suites Event Center
Quality Inn Des Moines
Quality Inn Event Center
Comfort Inn Event Center Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$185.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Yep, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have a pool?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center has an indoor pool.

Is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is a hit with families.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers give a thumbs up to the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

No, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room could use better cleaning . Hallways smelled because of paint
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great quick stay for us. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JOSH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff deleted my booking from expedia that was already paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience not many restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Richland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times when staying in DM for events. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient for concerts and downtown activities and is better priced than other options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Coralville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience and value

Good breakfast, very clean, great service. Under repairs but looks like they will improve it. Great location near downtown, experience and value
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Our bathroom door in our room was dirty and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled to Des Moines for the marathon. Liked that it was close to downtown with easy parking! Liked the comfortable bed/pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Great location. Clean hotel with a helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025