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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$107
$95 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24

Explore the area

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929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, steps from Iowa Events Center and within a 5-minute walk of Casey's Center. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from EMC Expo Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scopri - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers 155 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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

Property is also known as

Quality Event Des Moines
Quality Inn Event
Quality Inn Event Des Moines
Des Moines Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Inn & Suites Event Hotel Des Moines
Quality Inn And Suites Event Center
Quality Inn Des Moines
Quality Inn Event Center
Comfort Inn Event Center Hotel Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great experience and value

Good breakfast, very clean, great service. Under repairs but looks like they will improve it. Great location near downtown, experience and value
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Our bathroom door in our room was dirty and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled to Des Moines for the marathon. Liked that it was close to downtown with easy parking! Liked the comfortable bed/pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

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

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Location

Great location. Clean hotel with a helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff/clean room/ nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Iman

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great convenience to the hockey arena and downtown restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From our “check~in” to our “check~out” services and experiences EVERYTHING was AMAZING!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bettendorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a very affordable and convenient location to the downtown Des Moines area. This may be one of only a few downtown hotels that has free parking--very easy to get in and out. All the staff were wonderful. I also really appreciated my cooler that I had left in the fridge was found and waiting for me--thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

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

6/10 Okay

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was okay, the staff were very nice. Breakfast was limited on options. The rooms were alright just a little dated. It looks like they are in the middle of remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Lydia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly. The breakfast had a good variety of options. The hotel was older and needing some upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and the breakfast was very good. Hotel was undergoing renovations so it was a bit messy and dusty.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyndsay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was good. Staff was great. They are apparently going thru a renovation so it was a little messy. Updates are needed, its run down. Elevator had issues, shampoo & conditioner in shower dispenser empty, and overall not fresh. But we liked the location as we had an event at Caseys center. Once the renovation is finished it will be a great property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We should have spent $10 more and stayed at a much nicer hotel. We were on the 6th floor and the elevators kept getting stuck on the 5th floor so we ended up having to use the stairs. There was so much noise in the hotel. Baby crying, dog barking. Sounded like the people above us were playing with a bouncy ball all night. Qe could hear all of this over the TV and the air running. Rooms are super outdated. The bottom of the bathroom door looked like it had quite a bit of water damage. The breakfast wasn't what I expected from staying at other Comfort Inn's. The only meat option they had was sliced ham. Overall, I wish we had stayed somewhere else for how much we payed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could tell they were upgrading the hotel. The rooms were good and the common areas were a work in procees. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025