Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • 801 Grand
    3 min walk
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    8 min walk
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
    10 min walk
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Des Moines Marriott Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 4-minute drive from Drake University and 8 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scopri Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mash + Marrow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪801 Chophouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines hotel in Downtown Des Moines with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour health club
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers 413 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 413 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a 24-hour health club and an indoor pool. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at Rock River Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 30100 square feet (2796 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 16 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Rock River Grill - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.
The Market - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
MASH + MARROW - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Bosnian, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24 hours off-site parking within 322 ft (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Rock River Grill
  • The Market
  • MASH + MARROW

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (30100 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 16

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • TV channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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

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 15.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 36 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 15.0 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

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)

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown Iowa
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 845 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the main restaurant, the atmosphere and the workout room. Pool is nice, but water is cold and no hot tub. Didn't try the breakfast restaurant, looked nice but the breakfast didn't look too appealing. Other than that it was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabryelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It’s great walking distance to bars and restaurants. The guy who checked us in was friendly and so was the valet. Our room was not the cleanest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! We always enjoy staying there each summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deepika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sadie, Toledo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Des Moines Stay
Clean and spacious room. Beds and pillows were pretty uncomfortable. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service at the front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kolyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Convenient to shopping & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Didnt have my reservation then when they found it it was for the wrong amount of days so we had to switch rooms and they both werent what i asked for bed was so uncomfortable there was no microwave the tv remote had a 10 sec delay my toliet clogged on the first night and the parking situation was awful they only have valet and the parking building next door broke the day we wanted to leave and all the doors were stuck locked it was 645 and the parking management wasnt gonna be there until ten just made my trip so much more stressful and rough than it needed to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the property was very friendly. Check in was very professional, the valet was very knowledgeable about the property and the area around the hotel. All the staff at the property were top notch and service was impeccable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good facilities, comfortable room, helpful staff, but we were inconvenienced by maid service for our room did not take place until 3.30pm on the second night of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Palmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grat place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free local shuttle was great! Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024