Hotel Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 57 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff were very positive and happy to see others. The property is well placed, and having a room on a higher floor provides a great view.
United States of AmericaThe new decor is very clean and fresh. The hotel staff was very helpful and pleasant.
United States of AmericaLocation was excellent, we liked that there was a connection to the sky-walk system throughout the downtown location. Hotel was clean, pretty friendly staff.
United States of AmericaGreat location. Went for Octoberfest and it was only an 8 min walk to the event. Checking in and out was very quick. Staff was super friendly, polite, and attentive. The room was clean and large. We would definitely stay there again.
United States of AmericaFront desk staff was excellent, both checking in and extending my checkout. Valet was excellent. Concierge was excellent = recommended the steak house down the street and we had a great dinner. Also, our first meeting was a block away = convenient. Breakfast brought to the room quickly and warm/hot.
United States of AmericaGreat downtown location near very nice restaurants. Love the layout of the room very trendy yet comforting. Beautiful view of the river from our room. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodated any needs we had very quickly. Valet service was top notch! Will definitely stay again in the future.
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Mary
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Connected via skywalk to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, this hotel offers concierge and valet parking services, an airport shuttle and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Guest rooms at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown feature a flat-screen cable TV and a work desk. Rooms also include tea and coffee-making facilities and upgraded bath amenities.
Rock River Grill and Tavern, which serves American Grille cuisine, is offered at Marriott Downtown Des Moines. There is an on-site Starbucks, where guests can enjoy hot and cold coffees and snacks. Room service is available.
Guests can work out at the 24-hour fitness center, or relax in the indoor pool. A full-service business center is also provided.
Across the street from the Ruan Center, the Des Moines International Airport is 4 miles away. Many restaurants and shopping in the Des Moines city center is within 5 minutes' walk of this hotel, or is accessible via a complimentary shuttle.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Gary
United States of America“The staff were very positive and happy to see others. The property is well placed, and having a room on a higher floor provides a great view. ”
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Mary
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“The new decor is very clean and fresh. The hotel staff was very helpful and pleasant.”
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Amanda
United States of America
“Location was excellent, we liked that there was a connection to the sky-walk system throughout the downtown location. Hotel was clean, pretty friendly staff.”
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Jeremy
United States of America
“Great location. Went for Octoberfest and it was only an 8 min walk to the event. Checking in and out was very quick. Staff was super friendly, polite, and attentive. The room was clean and large. We would definitely stay there again. ”
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Jake
United States of America
“Front desk staff was excellent, both checking in and extending my checkout. Valet was excellent. Concierge was excellent = recommended the steak house down the street and we had a great dinner. Also, our first meeting was a block away = convenient. Breakfast brought to the room quickly and warm/hot.” Read more
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Brittany
United States of America
“Great downtown location near very nice restaurants. Love the layout of the room very trendy yet comforting. Beautiful view of the river from our room. Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodated any needs we had very quickly. Valet service was top notch! Will definitely stay again in the future.” Read more
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About Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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Take travel to new heights at our modernly appointed hotel in Des Moines, Iowa. Offering stylish accommodations, delicious on-site dining, elegant event space and recreational activities in the heart of the Business District, our hotel has it all.
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Des Moines Civic Center0.3 miles
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Science Center of Iowa0.4 miles
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Wells Fargo Arena0.4 miles
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Iowa State Capitol Building1.2 miles
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Sky Glider West3.6 miles
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Sky Glider East4.1 miles
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Adventureland7.5 miles
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Restaurant 801 Chophouse0.1 miles
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Restaurant Splash Seafood & Grill0.4 miles
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Restaurant Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company0.6 miles
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Des Moines International Airport4 miles
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Food: American
Open for: Dinner, Cocktail hour
Amenities of Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bike tours
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Skiing Off-site
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $10 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Convenience store (on site)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Open all year
- Opening times
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Fitness
- Hairstyling
- Haircut
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- Bosnian
- English
- Spanish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Des Moines Marriott Downtown accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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The prices at Des Moines Marriott Downtown may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Des Moines Marriott Downtown is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Indoor pool (year-round)
- Fitness
- Haircut
- Bike tours
- Beauty services
- Hairstyling
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Room options at Des Moines Marriott Downtown include:
- Double
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Guests staying at Des Moines Marriott Downtown can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Des Moines Marriott Downtown by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 25min
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown is 1.2 miles from the center of Des Moines.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Des Moines Marriott Downtown (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Secure parking
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown has 1 restaurant:
- Mash + MARROW
