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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, 4-minute walk to Iowa Events Center

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
Property amenity
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG puts you in the heart of Des Moines, within just a 10-minute stroll of Iowa Events Center and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Genevieve Restaurant, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cityscape Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool and gym. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Des Moines hotel include Casey's Center and Des Moines Civic Center.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pho 515 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel with an indoor pool, 4-minute walk to Iowa Events Center
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8999 square feet (836 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times.

This 3-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 8999 sq ft of conference space
  • 836 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cityscape Lounge
  • Genevieve Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,999 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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 11.20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 10.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night

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 Clean Promise (IHG)
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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • 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

Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area
Holiday Inn Mercy
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel Downtown Area
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel Des Moines
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$207.58, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG has an indoor pool.

What makes Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice motel, the parking was undergoing construction. So by the time we got our things packed up into the car, we didn't have time or the desire to walk back in for breakfast. Not the motels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was fine and the front staff was friendly. The room was clean but the air didn't work in the room and the room was very hot. The staff recommended opening the window to help cool the room which helped but the traffic from the highway was extremely loud. If you plan to stay here, bring your own fan. Also, the parking lot is closed due to structural hazard (for over a year) and you have to park a half-block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Happy that shuttle was available. Not happy the parking lot was closed. Room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeramy

Disappointed

Where do I start. Let’s start with parking. There was no onsite parking during a huge wrestling tournament and with that amount of people at the hotel there was maybe 40 spots and once you left it was a gamble getting back in. After that it’s just little things like being there for 3 nights and never seeing housekeeping. I had to go to the front desk for plastic cups, fresh towels and more toilet paper. Also had to take out my own trash twice. Rooms were very warm as the a/c wasn’t running and the window opens about a inch so the room was just stale air. Surprisingly quiet even with a ton of families there so that was a positive. Another thing that was just more of a disappointment was the hours of the onsite restaurant for dinner, 3 hours is a very short window to offer dinner. The biggest thing was the breakfast buffet. Yougurts were just sitting on hotel pans with no ice, bottles of water and milk in hotel pans with no ice. The hotel pans of eggs, meats and potatoes were just loosely covered with foil. It was just un professional looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For starters, the staff at the front desk didn’t even stand up when we walked in. Our room had no air conditioning. The “limited service” didn’t even include making beds. The parking lot was blocked off so there was not a drive up location to unload luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fariba

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not go to bar or breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Krystel, Carthage

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was 80 & no A/C, older hotel, clean, parking lot under construction, so parked 2 blocks away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Neither the hotel’s website nor Expedia (where I made my reservation) disclosed that the property parking lot/garage is closed. Upon arrival, I found that both the hotel parking lot and garage were closed. Guests were required to park across the street and carry all luggage, coolers, and personal belongings across a blocked-off area just to reach the entrance. This was a major inconvenience that should have been clearly communicated prior to booking, especially when traveling for a sport competition. The issues continued once I entered the room. The room temperature was over 80 degrees, and there was no way to turn on the air conditioning or even a auto-fan. The only option was to crack the window and endure the constant roar of I-235 traffic all night, or attempt to sleep in the unbearable heat. Either way, no rest was possible both nights. In the concierge van, several guests were discussing the same issue with overheated rooms, making it clear that requesting a room change would only result in another room with the same problem. If you’re heading to the Iowa Events Center, I’d recommend booking a room at another hotel in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaila

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Beds were comfortable. Only issues we had was the pool was so cold, our kids didn’t want to swim more than 15 minutes. One of our rooms didn’t have a microwave but they were adjoining so not a big deal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No complimentary breakfast. Our room temp would not adjust to below 75, so was a hot night difficult to sleep. Parking was confusing due to construction. Otherwise stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Shuttle to our event was very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dkotah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Bar was fine . . . parking was not good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffry

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The parking lot was closed, so you had to park really far away and bring in your luggage.The restaurant and bar had weird hours. I liked that they had a free shuttle to the downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

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

Near downtown, under construction but clean

The room was clean and main areas we're too. Parking lot was closed so you had to park across the street in lot. The outside of the building seemed under construction or blocked off. Unfortunetly you could not get late check out unless you were a member, very unfortunate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Appreciated shuttle service; staff was very nice. Parking was unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Raquel

Parking was across the attached parking due to construction. Bed sheets felt rough and not cozy. Crying baby could be heard through walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025