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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise equipment.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at this condo in Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Casey's Center and Drake University. .This condo is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.
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What's nearby

  • Des Moines Civic Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Principal Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casey's Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Mile - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Hall of Fame - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmer’s Deli - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The City Escape - Skywalk + Dining

Experience downtown Des Moines from the heart of it all! Stay at the historic Kirkwood, where classic charm meets modern comfort. Step outside to restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, and downtown attractions, or explore the city through convenient Skywalk access. Back home, unwind in your stylish private condo or recharge at the building’s fitness center and sauna. An ideal home base for weekend getaways, events, business trips, and everything downtown DSM has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free condo offers wheelchair access.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The City Escape - Skywalk + Dining Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the condo and had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026