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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Des Moines hotel in Downtown Des Moines with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 2-minute drive from Hy Vee Hall and 5 minutes from Drake University. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Adventureland and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Make yourself at home in one of the 127 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. This hotel also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

100 SW Water Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from January 22 2024 to July 22 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Select guestrooms

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Event facilities measuring 388 square feet (36 square meters) include conference space. This Des Moines hotel also offers a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 36
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Free reception
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 388
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 127
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown offers 127 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 37
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Separate living room
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Braille signage
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Transfer shower
  • Lever door handles

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Debit cards not accepted

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 4.0 percent

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100 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.

Hotel Names

  • Residence Inn Aparthotel Des Moines Downtown
  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
  • Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown Iowa
  • Residence Inn Moines Downtown Aparthotel
  • Residence Inn Moines Downtown
  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Iowa
  • Des Moines Downtown Des Moines
  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Hotel
  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Des Moines
  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown Hotel Des Moines

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 allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

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