Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; American cuisine
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Front of property
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Casey's Center
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 801 Grand. 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
  • 11 minutes by foot from Casey's Center and a 4-minute drive from Drake University
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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 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.

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 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • MASH + MARROW
  • Rock River Grill
  • The Market

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • 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 at the property

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 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 19 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38 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 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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 948 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL of the staff were so polite and willing to help. Our room was spotless with a gorgeous view. The shuttle was easy to access and to call for a return trip. This location also has many options for fun activities within walking distance. I can't say enough good things about our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all around. I love Marriott and this property exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good and easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

massimiliano, Mooresville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Decatur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Liked the 12pm check out time and the breakfast was good also.Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iowa Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, room floor was dirty, the mini fridge was also not clean, it just looked like it hasn’t been swept at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. No parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have a great bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice, great location and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on so many levels!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cicely, Fort Worth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT HOTEL location when attending Wells Fargo

came in for an event at Wells Fargo Center - hotel is in a great location to the venue - easy walking distance - enjoyed that the bar stayed open after the event.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025