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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
The Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area puts visitors in the heart of city energy. Guests can enjoy a meal at Genevieve Restaurant, find a quiet moment with a book from the hotel's library, or take a refreshing swim in the indoor pool after a day of urban discovery.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Principal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bud Zone - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Located close to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Casey's Center, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a library. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Genevieve Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and wedding services
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 251 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free roundtrip 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 center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • 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 available
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
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night

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 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Iowa Events Center, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, and Casey's Center. Des Moines Civic Center and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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