Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property
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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Reception
Business centre

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
207 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
    3 min walk
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    5 min walk
  • Iowa Events Center
    6 min walk
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Corner (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View, Corner

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Corner

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 3-minute drive from Drake University and 9 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Fort - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bud Zone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Central hotel connected to the convention center in Downtown Des Moines with free breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 122
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 142
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 142
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

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 noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 300 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randall Winston

Travelled with partner
Love the location Did not like paying for parking and it could have used a pool or hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ginny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Concert
We were there for a night with family to go to a concert. Room was very nice. The women working was the bartender and working the desk. She was great and friendly. Wells fargo was just across the street so it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
hotel was very nice, but my mistake not assuring it had a pool, it does not. I did check for bar, but the bar was closed due to no bartender. I won't use this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Registration host very nice and facility clean and nice simple contemporary decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk check guy was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel. Close to everything. Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the room. Wasn’t told or aware that parking wasn’t included, only one car per room so had to pay $20. If we didn’t do that is was meter parking $$$$or park at a parking garage 5mins away!! So that was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daxander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in. The front desk attendant was super nice, he gave dining suggestions within walking distance and information about the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanlal

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, ceiling is high, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024