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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center are located near Des Moines Marriott Downtown, which provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, kids' meals, light fare, and American cuisine. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

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(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

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Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, Des Moines Marriott Downtown is near the airport and near the beach. 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. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
Map
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with a river and a bridge.
    Iowa Events Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EMC Expo Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casey's Center
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Palmer’s Deli
    3 min walk
  • Des Moines Athletic Club
    2 min walk
  • Fresko
    4 min walk
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 14.95 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MASH + MARROW
  • Rock River Grill
  • The Market

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (30,100 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 33 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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 available for USD 15 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 19 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per day(322 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Des Moines Marriott Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5 AM–midnight.

Is Des Moines Marriott Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 38 per day.

What time is check-in at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Des Moines Marriott Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ruan Center, Iowa Events Center, and Casey's Center. 801 Grand and Temple Theater are also within 5 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

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place easy to navigate and staff was super kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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Staff was very helpful with everything I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to so many places to go and the shuttle service is amazing. Great staff as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candy

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel bellmen and shuttle service was outstanding. The guys took our group to the Iowa State Fair, as well as to a restaurant one of them recommended. Great service and very much appreciated. The hotel is very nice, very clean and has a nice restaurant in the lobby. The rooms were very clean, quiet and came with daily housekeeping service. The valet parking is a bit pricey, but there is a parking garage next door which is reasonable for self-park. Excellent place to stay in Des Moine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

frederick william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, all the amenities, 4 star hotel level service. Clean room, good bed. Great fitness facility, easy parking at hotel and on street. Staff was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there for a very short stay but it was very nice and the staff were great. Valet service was wonderful and well worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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Fabulous! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very good. Clean, efficient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was fine. The beds are very hard and some people like hard beds but I prefer a cushy bed. The room was pretty clean but there were some hairs scattered about. In my opinion this was an average Marriott in which I consider Marriott to be higher end. This hotel would be more appropriately branded as a four points. The people are nice, room service and food was good, but asked for some utensils and took them 2 hours to bring to the room. I had already gone down to the coffee shop and grabbed some bagged utensils. Shuttle driver Jeff was the star of the show. He was amazing, took us to the fair and airport. Very nice guy, reliable and had tons of information. Food is lacking in the area on a weekend, but the hotel food was good. Probably wouldn’t stay here again though because of nothing open on the weekends and the hard beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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Enjoyed our stay. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I traveled for work and the staff was friendly from beginning to end. Each person, from valet to front desk were pleasant to work with. The rooms were not carpeted, and instead had linoleum wood flooring, which I was fine with and honestly preferred. Bathrooms were clean, and the area was easy to walk to and from the events center. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, staff checking me in was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the shuttle staff were very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was an awesome hotel! We asked to be at a higher floor and celebrating our anniversary- they had great accommodations and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice, great location and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to stay in for there’s Moines marathon! Half a mile from the start, very clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient valet, restaurant and room-service open late
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ted D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Liked the 12pm check out time and the breakfast was good also.Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Loved our stay

Great place to stay! Family loved the room and everything was clean and ready for us! Love the personal touch of our name on the tv upon entry!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025