See all properties

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel near Drake University in Des Moines

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, sun loungers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Exterior

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Pool
Free airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (906)
The price is CA $213
per night
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

About the area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.With a stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel, you'll be steps from Ruan Center and 801 Grand. The Temple for Performing Arts and Des Moines Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

Hotel near Drake University in Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 30100 square feet (2796 square meters) and includes a conference center. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 413 guestrooms or units
  • 33 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 30100 sq ft of conference space
  • 2796 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1981
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

Bosnian, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

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