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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, a quick walk to Wells Fargo Arena

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Property amenity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314

What's nearby

  • Wells Fargo Arena - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Principal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Fort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bud Zone - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel near Wells Fargo Arena
Located close to Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Iowa Events Center, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a library. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Genevieve Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 251 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cityscape Lounge
  • Genevieve Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area
Holiday Inn Mercy
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel Downtown Area
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel Des Moines
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG on Jul 14, 2025 start from $104.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:30 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa Events Center and Des Moines Civic Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking and close to downtown core.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean room. Staff just weren't very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, close to down town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mawazo

Its was a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

jeremy

Rooms outdated, parki
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They let one person from our party have breakfast but not the other two. Still very confused.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t feel the cost we paid lived up to the accommodations we received
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you have someone staying at Mercy1 hospital!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but dated, staff was friendly, breakfast was not included with the initial cost per room, price was a little high for the amenity's offered at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Derek

The parking lot was under construction. So we had to walk to the hotel due to not enough parking spaces. I have also not received the deposit back yet from our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to downtown and the big Hospitals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. However, I couldn't park my car at the hotel parking lot due to construction, which created the inconvenience for guests parked their car across the street, with invisible signs that I couldn't see. I drove around in circles for couple time before I could park my car. I wish the the hotel should warn the guest on their website about the parking lot under the construction.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel wasn’t great. Bad location. Charged way more than what I was supposed to be and we left the room in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for an event at Wells Fargo, it is within easy ewaloing distance and also to a lot of great restaurants. The manager on duty was so nice, he said they were providing a shuttle to the event and I mentioned we wanted to go somewhere else first and he just said, “I’ll take you there, no problem” so nice and accommodating, every other employee was very nice as well. The property was clean and nicely decorated. The parking lot was being redone so we had to park across the street, but it was no problem at all. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Weekend getaway

Very good, front desk was very help with hotel questions and questions about the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transportation was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Van from airport broke down, restaurant staff unfriendly and food greasy, parking lot demolished, bar hours inconsistent, staff listless.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

ZAINAB

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is not a good hotel. it does not have a convenient parking access and breakfast service. air conditioner was too noisy. I do not recommend this hotel at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mikayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot/garage has been broken for a year, and when things like pride festival and ironman competitions. Parking is near impossible for all guest, at the hotel! It has apparently been in dire need of repairs for over a year. Not to mention the state of the bathroom, the lack of a microwave, and while the hotel had been advertise by google to have a hot tub, they did not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was inconvenient. Had to walk across the street. Hubby has difficulty walking and it was a long walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025