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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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Very Good
4.5/5
Based on 105 guest reviews
- Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport shuttle provided
- Avg. Group Discount of 16.2%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 102 rooms in property
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Waveland Golf Course (5 miles), Science Center of Iowa (2 miles), Des Moines (2 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (5 miles), Jordan Creek Town Center (15 miles), Adventureland Park (19 miles), Iowa Event Center (2 miles)
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Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Totally awesome! All the staff was amazing!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Thank you for training your employees so well! Loved the breakfast!
Terri F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
08-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 03 to Fri Jul 05 2024 at a $168.99 average nightly rate. 
"Great Hotel for Date Night 2024"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
In town for Robert Plant and Allisson Krause. Stayed here last year for Whiskey Myers Date night 2023. They tote and fetch ya to the event and the rooms are clean with a nice spread in the morning.
David O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
12-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 11 to Wed Jun 12 2024 at a $200.92 average nightly rate. Property Description
About Our Hotel Welcome to the new Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines Downtown. Premiering the new Formula Blue concept, Des Moines' newest hotel is located within the newly developed Gray's Landing. The hotel is centrally located just south of Martin Luther King Highway, right outside of Downtown Des Moines and only 4.2 miles from Des Moines International Airport. Business travelers can benefit from the close proximity of our Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines Downtown to many nearby companies including Wells Fargo and Principal Financial Group. Our nonsmoking Holiday Inn Express - Des MoinesDowntown offers easy access to attractions including the Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Blank Museum, Principal Park and the Des Moines River.Hotel guests can enjoy a plethora of onsite amenities and family friendly accommodations including a variety of room and suite types, an indoor pool, Suite Shop, flexible meeting space, on-site laundry, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and complimentary Express Start breakfast. Guests can also experience our onsite health club fully equipped with state of the art equipment newly designed with your health and wellness in mind. Guests will experience a cool hotel, blending the traditional Holiday Inn Express standards with the savvy new Formula Blue look and feel
Green Sustainability
Yes Greener Stay Program
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | Noon |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 102 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 102 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 10 |
| Suites: | 31 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 25 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Pool Info: Large indoor pool 6 am - 11 pm | |
| Ownership: | Sherman Associates |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 0 |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Car rental
- Central location
- Child facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Golf course on hotel grounds
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Microwave in room
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Tennis court
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
4.2 miles with complementary airport shuttle
Local Shuttle Info: Complementary shuttle within a 2 mile radius of hotel
Breakfast Information
Complementary Hot Breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and yogurt.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pet Friendly on lease $25 first nights and then $5 for each additional night
Parking Info
Free parking!
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Scenic Route Bakery - A charming bakery known for its delicious pastries and coffee. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Fong's Pizza - A unique pizza joint serving Asian-inspired pizzas and delicious appetizers. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Centro Restaurant - A trendy Italian restaurant offering a variety of pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Pappajohn Sculpture Park - A beautiful outdoor park featuring contemporary sculptures. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: La Mie Bakery - A popular bakery known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - A quirky burger joint with unique burger creations and tasty milkshakes. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: 801 Chophouse - A classic steakhouse offering prime cuts of meat and an extensive wine list. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Des Moines Art Center - An art museum showcasing a diverse collection of modern and contemporary art. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Waveland Cafe - A local favorite for hearty breakfast options and friendly service. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Smash Park - A unique entertainment venue with indoor and outdoor games, delicious food, and a lively atmosphere. Located 4.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Malo - A vibrant Mexican restaurant offering delicious tacos and margaritas. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Blank Park Zoo - A family-friendly zoo featuring a variety of animals and interactive exhibits. Located 6.5 miles from the hotel.
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Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The best group deal shown is 28.1% in August 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $249 in the month of August 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Des Moines event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Gray's Landing | 1 x 1 x 10 | 425 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 16 | 18 | 10 | --/-- | 47 | 25 | -- |
Close This Gray's LandingRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 425 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 12 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is Noon based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel have?
There are 102 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Complementary Hot Breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit and yogurt.
What parking is available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Free parking!
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary
Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Large indoor pool 6 am - 11 pm.
Testimonials:
"I'm very impressed with your service. My choir travels often and we book trips for other churches. Not only will I refer you, but I will always use your service." M.K. - Branson, MO
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