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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Drake University

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Banquet hall
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Gym
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Popular LocationHy Vee Hall10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipal Park18 min walk
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Exterior
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1003)
The price is NZ$336
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

About the area

Des Moines

Des Moines Marriott Downtown puts you in the heart of Des Moines, within steps of Ruan Center and 801 Grand. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The buffet restaurant, Rock River Grill, is open for breakfast. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 30100 square feet (2796 square metres) of event facilities include 16 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Des Moines hotel include Drake University and Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 8 min walk
  • Hy Vee Hall - 10 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk
  • Principal Park - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mash + Marrow - 2 min walk
  • Fresko - 4 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza - 5 min walk
  • Centro - 5 min walk
  • Scopri Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Drake University
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/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 30100 square feet (2796 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services 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 centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers 413 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

Bosnian, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MASH + MARROW
  • Rock River Grill
  • The Market

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (30,100 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 33 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1981
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

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 15.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately USD 16 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 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 15.0 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) guidelines.

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

Marriott Hotel Moines
Marriott Moines
Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown Iowa
Marriott Moines Hotel
Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel
Moines Marriott Downtown
Marriott Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Des Moines Marriott Downtown on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$246.51, 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 Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Yep, Des Moines Marriott Downtown has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 36 per day.

Does Des Moines Marriott Downtown have a pool?

Des Moines Marriott Downtown has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 5 AM to midnight.

What luxury perks are available at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Des Moines Marriott Downtown features a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes Des Moines Marriott Downtown a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

Is Des Moines Marriott Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Des Moines Marriott Downtown is a hit with families.

Does Des Moines Marriott Downtown serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

No, Des Moines Marriott Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 803 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 803 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 803 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 803 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 803 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business Traveler
Convenient location and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We attended the Iowa game at Wells Fargo. Very convenient to be able to walk inside the skyways to the arena.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Front desk and shuttle staff were kind and accommodating! Shuttle to and from airport is fantastic and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kecia, Coralville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at the Downtown Marriott. Shuttle service to restaurants and concert venue was excellent! Clean property with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023