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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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 3-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 3.5-star 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. Happy hour is offered. 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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. 582 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GREAT PLACE TO STAY
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kimberly and Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Where was this free breakfast located? We couldn't even get a free basic cup of coffee so we had to buy Starbucks. Staff said they only give free coffee up until a certain time and even then you had to ask for it. NOT IMPRESSED!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Xin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms, keurig coffee maker, part of the Des Moines skywalk system, easy and short walk to all attractions and parking ramp. We had an event at the Casey’s Event Center and all indoor walkway to event center about 10 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was good. Really liked the bedding and pillows. Loud water/pipe noise in the early morning was the only compliant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was an awesome hotel! We asked to be at a higher floor and celebrating our anniversary- they had great accommodations and it was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, W Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to stay in for there’s Moines marathon! Half a mile from the start, very clean and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the shuttle staff were very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025