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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

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Located close to Casey's Center and Iowa Events Center, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village provides 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a dark-colored sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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  • Sleeps 4
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Des Moines, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village is in the city center. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • A large government building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Iowa State Capitol Building
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city skyline with a river and a bridge.
    Iowa Events Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wooly's
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casey's Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
    1 min walk
  • Buzzard Billy's
    10 min walk
  • The Iowa Taproom
    5 min walk
  • The Blazing Saddle
    1 min walk
  • Fong's Pizza
    6 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

We should mention

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

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, Iowa Events Center, and Casey's Center. State Historical Museum of Iowa and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 443 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was probably one of the cleanest hotel rooms that I have stayed in. Room is very modern and loved the shower. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Central hub location with cheap parking options. Was right around the corner from a concert I was seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was very nice, the staff was very helpful, they suggested other parking options than their underground parking at $35 a day cost. The disappointment of this hotel was the breakfast that I paid for , turned out to be yogurt, granola bars, plain croissants and coffee, was told there were not kitchen staff since it was a holiday. From past stays at AC hotels, the breakfast was an elaborate buffet with a European vibe. Great location to walk to shopping, restaurants or other attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clea great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in a great location in downtown Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, comfortable and a friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, rooms were nice, rooftop restaurant and bar was good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is clean, spacious and well-lit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is GORGEOUS!! The front desk staff was really nice. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great! Staff was welcoming and helpful. Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel

Quick trip in DSM lovely hotel great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Des Moines trip

The hotel was clean, modern and comfortable. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Place was beautiful! Close to lots of food, bars, & Wooly’s! Parking was non issue… lots of on street parking available… free parking on Sunday. There’s a super cute plant shop across the street you should take a look at.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lots of fun things to do around this hotel. Great shopping and food. Modern clean interior.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The AC is a great hotel and facility. The staff is off the charts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and modern hotel, friendly check in agent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic property in a great area! The Republic On Grand is a great bar/restaurant on the roof and there is an excellent breakfast available in the beautiful lobby Tuesday through Saturday. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, full of restaurants for all ages. Rooms are cleaned and comfortable, beautiful decor. Breakfast could be better
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Better than downtown. And the hotel is newer and has a popular rooftop bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was professional, courteous, helpful, full of conversations, and smiles - front desk, shuttle service, etc. I also love the Hotel, its restaurant, and its roof bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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