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Marriott Des Moines

700 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 United States of America

Hotel in Des Moines near Iowa Science Center

In city center
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to 801 Grand, Iowa Science Center, and Des Moines Botanical Center. Also nearby are Iowa State Capitol Building and Polk County Convention Complex. Show more
Restaurant, bar/lounge
In addition to a restaurant, Marriott Des Moines features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a hair salon and a business center.
Premium cable TV
Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature premium bedding, air conditioning, and safes. Hide

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4.3out of 5

Expedia Guest Rating

87%

of guests recommend

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Deluxe room
1 king2 doublePremium bedding. Desk. Television with premium cable channels, complimentary TV Internet access, and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio, electronic check-out, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Refrigerator, microwave, and turndown service available on request. Non-Smoking.
Concierge Room - Concierge Level
1 king2 doublePremium bedding. Television with premium cable channels, complimentary TV Internet access, and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). In-room safe. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Shower/tub combination. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio, electronic check-out, and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Refrigerator, microwave, and turndown service available on request. Non-Smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Pets accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 19 per day
    • Pet fee: USD 75 per room
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per day (rates may vary)
    • Buffet breakfast fee: USD 13 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Marriott Des Moines provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and audio-visual equipment. Event facilities measuring 25000 square feet include a ballroom, exhibit space, and banquet facilities. This pet-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Marriott Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Airport transportation (complimentary)
  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Exhibit space
  • Business center
  • Banquet facilities
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 417
  • Express check-in
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Number of floors - 33
  • Elevator/lift
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 25000
  • Wedding services
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking limited (surcharge)
  • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 8
  • Smoke-free property
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
Marriott Des Moines, Des Moines,  United States of America, Property Amenities Sport Facility

Rooms

Marriott Des Moines offers 417 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels, complimentary TV Internet access, and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides wired and wireless high-speed Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and multi-line phones with voice mail. Additionally, rooms include electronic check-out and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, refrigerators, and a turndown service can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Marriott Des Moines, Des Moines,  United States of America, Rooms Concierge Room

Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Pay movies
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Air conditioning
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Electronic check-out
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Clock radio
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Premium bedding
  • In-room safe
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • ESPN
  • HBO
  • Cable television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Dining

Rock River Grill Travern - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service during limited hours is available.

Marriott Des Moines, Des Moines,  United States of America, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness facility.

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

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming on site

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Marriott Des Moines

4.3
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Room comfort:
4.5
Location:
4.8
Neighborhood:
4.3
88%

of guests recommend

out of 24 reviews

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A Traveler from Central Iowa
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 22 2011

“Great location.”

This hotel is is very nice. Great location on the skywalk for attending Wells Fargo events. Little pricy, but convenience was nice.

A Traveler from Boulder, Colorado
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 24 2011

“Amenities don't matter if you don't have the basics”

The Des Moines Marriott is in a nice location, doesn't feel cramped in spite of its small footprint, and some rooms have nice views. The staff is friendly and courteous, and the room was certainly clean enough. I have one major complaint and a few minor things that will probably keep me at the neighboring Hyatt or Savery, and keep me from recommending it. I arrived in the evening and turned on the shower, and walked into the next room. Upon returning to the bathroom, I found the water still cold...and five minutes later it wasn't much better than tepid. It did eventually warm sufficiently for a shower, but never got hot. The next morning there was plenty of hot water, right away. That night, it was back to cold scrubbings, and so on. In a modern hotel in the developed world in the 21st century, this shouldn't happen. My minor complaints are the same ones I always leave, for all but the very best accommodations: 1) Charging for internet is like charging for water, or air, or pillows. Stop it. 2) If you are so uncouth as to do so, make sure it's actually worth paying for. This is 2011. Really. 3) Flat screen digital televisions are quite nice, thanks. But why show a fuzzy, analog signal on them that gets warped because of the aspect ratio change? Digital cable exists. Join us in the new century. Please.

Brandon from milwaukee, wi
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 12 2011

“Standard classy Marriott hotel”

Standard classy Marriott hotel

Area recommendations
Standard classy Marriott hotel
A Traveler from Iowa City, IA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Mar 3 2011

“Good hotel”

If you're in Des Moines on business I'd recommend the Marriott Des Moines. The service is no-nonsense, prompt and efficient. The staff is very courteous and helpful with any issues you may have. My meeting didn't end on time and I didn't want to be charged for half a day's room rate for late check out, so the valet brought me my car, helped me stow my bags in the trunk and returned the car to the hotel garage for me. When I was finished I presented the claim check for my car and was off and running. I really appreciated the extra hand I got from the staff.

Eric S. from raleigh ,nc
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 30 2011

“nice hotel for conference and meetings”

the only problem I had was that the key to the room kept loosing its charge and I would have to go back to front desk and get new key...this happened twice but other than that it was a great hotel.

A Traveler from Chicago
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 9 2010

“A good choice in downtown Des Moines”

Good location, very comfortable rooms and walking distance to some great downtown attractions, including the farmer's market, sculpture park and more!

A Traveler from Omaha, NE
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 4 2010

“Marriott Des Moines Downtown”

I booked 3 rooms at this hotel for family due to a wedding. This was the first time I've stayed at this hotel. (And the last.) - The hotel charged $12.95 per day for an ethernet connection. Other hotels offer WiFi now, most for free. My son (in another room) paid one day for the wired connection. It was so slow that it was unusable. - Front desk people weren't friendly. - I called the hotel a couple of weeks prior to the stay and asked to have a refrigerator added to my room. The two people that I talked to were unfriendly at first. But they finally agreed to a refrigerator which was delivered to the room when I arrived. - The valet parking attendants were not friendly. - The cost for valet parking was too high at $19/day. Even in a big city like San Diego (where I stayed the prior week) parking right under the convention center was only $10/day. This was the highest rate that I've ever had for hotel parking, especially for a city the size of Des Moines. - The man in the Starbuck's/convenience shop was not friendly in the morning when I tried to buy coffee twice. Niether day did he have all the ingredients to make my Starbuck's coffee. - The air conditioner wouldn't keep the room cool enough. - However, every bellhop that I had was friendly and helpful. Basically, I was disappointed in my stay at this Marriott. It wasn't the quality of service that I expect from a Marriott hotel. Thanks.

Area recommendations
Don't know.
A Traveler from linn creek,mo.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 20 2010

“Good Experience”

Disapointed in extra charge for internet use. Free parking at city garage directly across the street on Sat. & Sun.

Jan P from Glenwood, IA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 12 2010

“A different room locatin would have helped.”

The hotel was very clean with great service. The big drawback was the long wait for the elevators and that our room was next to the elevators and the ice machine. It was a little noisy listening to the elevators and everyone getting their ice. Perhaps they could have asked when we checked in if we minded being next to both of those items.

Area recommendations
The downtown area is great if you are looking for things to do. The west side is good if you are wanting ease of location.
Dining
Machine Shed is a must for dining. Stella's Blue Sky Diner is a wonderful trip back to the 50's and Baby Boomer's had fantastic pancakes!
A Traveler from Scranton PA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Mar 10 2010

“Would stay again”

A wonderful place to stay in Des Moines. It's in the center of downtown and very hospitable. The hotel restaurant serves quality food and the rooms are very clean.

Marriott Des Moines

700 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • 801 Grand - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Polk County Convention Complex - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Des Moines Public Library - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Veterans Memorial Auditorium - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Walnut Street Bridge - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Iowa Science Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Principal Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • State Historical Society of Iowa Museum - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Des Moines Botanical Center - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Terrace Hill - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Drake University - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
  • Salisbury House - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Des Moines Arts Center - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby

The preferred airport for Marriott Des Moines is Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Des Moines, IA, United States (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)

Area:

Downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America: The Des Moines River flows through downtown Des Moines, where arts and culture enthusiasts will find the Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the Temple for Performing Arts, and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater. The vibrant downtown Historic East Village district, located near the hill of the Iowa State Capitol Building, offers diverse shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

Marriott Des Moines

700 Grand Ave Des Moines, 50309 United States of America

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