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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Restaurant
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $107
$96 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 589 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 439 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 439 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

A stay at Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown places you in the heart of Des Moines, within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Adventureland and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Principal Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Bait Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Hall of Fame - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hessen Haus - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown offers 127 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include 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 127 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 388 square feet (36 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. The hotel offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 388 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 30 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee

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 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 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

Residence Inn Aparthotel Des Moines Downtown
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Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown Iowa
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Residence Inn Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Iowa
Des Moines Downtown Des Moines
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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 640 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hollison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, perfect pool and hot tub area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful, staff was helpful. The room was AMAZING pool was perfect Pet friendly Breakfast was tasty 10/10 will come and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

La'Tisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and clean and the staff was super nice.
Kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff that checked us in was rude. But over all the room was great, Location was great, breakfast staff was great, the gentleman that checked us out was great. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk are friendly. Room are in excellent condition
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was storming so we didn’t go outside but looked like it would have been a great vibe. Beautiful King Suite , Beautiful Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, quiet, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. The bummer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the staff at check in were some of the friendliest we have met! We would give it 10 stars if we could!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was grear from room, front desk to kitchen staff. I would recommend .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sven-Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well-equipped studio, great staff, fairly decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely helpful, courteous and kind. We slept well and it was a very convenient location. We had our little dog and he got along just great. We had some breakfast and it was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms with convenient walkable access to nearby restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff Room Breakfast Breakfast staff wonderful Check in staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, comfortable, and staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect for family activities. Accommodations fit our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Our go to for DSM

Hard to beat this hotel for the location and cost. We've stayed here multiple times, and it's within walking distance to most of the nightlife. Clean, plenty of parking, and the rooms are big.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helped with any needs right away! Our room was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everybody was quite nice and accommodating, did have trouble reaching the front desk but after in contact, everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025