Element by Marriott West Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Indoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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575 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
  • Place, West Glen Town Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

West Des Moines

Located in West Des Moines, Element by Marriott West Des Moines is in a shopping district, a 2-minute drive from Jordan Creek Town Center and 8 minutes from Valley Junction. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Des Moines Art Center and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Drake University.

What's nearby

  • West Glen Town Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Topgolf - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Valley Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cinemark Century Jordan Creek 20 - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Element by Marriott West Des Moines

Element by Marriott West Des Moines offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This West Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour 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 110 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Element by Marriott West Des Moines. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Element West Moines Hotel West Des Moines
Element West Moines Hotel
Element West Moines West Des Moines
Element West Moines
Element West Des Moines Hotel
Element West Des Moines West Des Moines
Element West Des Moines a Marriott Hotel
Element West Des Moines Hotel West Des Moines

Element by Marriott West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 716 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was amazing! It was clean, the food was good, and the staff was friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time here! Exceeded our expectations all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and the chef was phenomenal, everything was restocked quickly. Didn’t make it to the pool but I’ve heard many great things. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay! Beautiful full breakfast until 10:00, clean rooms, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Great location and we loved the outdoor hot tub and firepit .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and convenient to everything around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and super luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Mano karthick arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay that was very clean and updated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a quick hotel with kitchen and this location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great stay and great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LU ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Stay was very quiet and enjoy that it is pet friendly. Would stay here again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facilities, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, very clean, very comfortable beds & quiet even with multiple ball teams present.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area with lots of restaurants around hotel to choose from…and felt really safe to get out and walk the area…thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We always enjoy our stay at Element. Our go to when staying overnight in Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great price and a Nice room. Nice lobby area for hanging out with the group and a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick stop but great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly! Hotel was clean and had a great breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024