Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 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 this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines hotel in Downtown Des Moines with 2 restaurants and 24-hour health club
2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers 413 accommodations with a safe 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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Des Moines Marriott Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ruan Center. 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Drake University and 8 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds
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/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 16 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 30100 square feet (2796 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Rock River Grill – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast.
The Market – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
MASH + MARROW – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 36 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MASH + MARROW
  • Rock River Grill
  • The Market

Family friendly

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

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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (30,100 square foot 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 33 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1981
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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
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Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel
Moines Marriott Downtown
Marriott Des Moines
Des Moines Marriott Des Moines
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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