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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, near Casey's Center

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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village in Downtown Des Moines offers The Republic on Grand restaurant, a gym, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and dry cleaning adds convenience. Relax after exploring the nearby Iowa Events Center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View | Living room | Smart TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (View) | Living room | Smart TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scenic Route Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beechwood Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blazing Saddle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Up-Down - ‬2 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Hotel near Casey's Center
Consider a stay at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Republic on Grand, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and laundry services
  • Free newspapers, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 109 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Republic on Grand

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Queen sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Moines East Village
AC Hotel Village
AC Moines East Village
Ac Des Moines East Village
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Hotel
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Des Moines
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel Des Moines East Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does AC Hotel Des Moines East Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 5 AM–midnight on request.

Where is AC Hotel Des Moines East Village located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wooly's and Casey's Center. State Historical Museum of Iowa and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 405 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shopping and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Staff was welcoming and helpful. Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, spacious and well-lit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Great, secure place in a cool part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edlisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is GORGEOUS!! The front desk staff was really nice. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AC is a great hotel and facility. The staff is off the charts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimlayn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent experience here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of fun things to do around this hotel. Great shopping and food. Modern clean interior.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great Hotel

Quick trip in DSM lovely hotel great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a roof top bar! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. 10 out of 10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying at AC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property & we stay there every year when spending a weekend in Des Moines! Hotel room had a few issues, but nothing major. Will visit again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice set up for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, a quick walk to shops and restaurants. Staff was very friendly and rooms were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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