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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines becomes a traveler's haven where guests gather around the outdoor firepit after exploring Iowa's capital city attractions

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Fairfield Inn & Suites in downtown Des Moines offers continental breakfast, WiFi, and a 24-hour gym. Enjoy attentive service, practical amenities like dry cleaning, and a welcoming outdoor firepit for evening relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

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  • Sleeps 6
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About the neighborhood

Located near a boardwalk/promenade, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown is in Downtown Des Moines neighborhood and is connected to the convention 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. Des Moines Civic Center and Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
Map
207 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • The City Of Des Moines
    Iowa Events Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casey's Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • EMC Expo Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jethro's Bbq All Stars
    8 min walk
  • Northern Vessel
    7 min walk
  • Caribou Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Buzzard Billy's
    9 min walk
  • Bud Zone
    8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Upscale hotel near Casey's Center
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • Outdoor furniture, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (56 inches high)
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and EMC Expo Center 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 425 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Room was clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. One of the most spacious places we've ever been My kids were so happy about how spacious the suite was. Staff members were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly helpful staff, good breakfast, convenient proximity to the Casey’s Event Center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get in and out. Great customer service. JAYLANA THE MANAGER was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless n huge walk in showers An incredibly comfy bed n loved sausage gravy n biscuits!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest and quietest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff was super kind and friendly as well and answered any questions we had. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple and fast check in. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, quiet, right across from our venue and allowed us to use parking all day for our event.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean and safe. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were excellent, room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina

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

This is the place to stay

Awesome place and wonderful staff that were there to help always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, easy parking, close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Fairfield is always a great place to stay. The staff here was amazing the rooms are excellent and the beds are comfy!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and looked newly renovated. Nice downtown location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay is always pleasant and the rooms spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for traveling nurse. Close to hospitals and comfortable and quiet for day sleepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location we were here for a dance competition at the Hyvee Arena. Great staff, spacious clean rooms, good breakfast and parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location and the staff was very professional and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable but pillows were flat. Room was clean. Decent breakfast. Friendly front desk staff. My only real complaint is that I paid $11 for parking when booking through Expedia and they charged me another $20 for parking when I checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025