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title: "Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines (IA)"
description: "Des Moines Marriott Downtown in Des Moines (IA): rated 8.9 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★½ · [Marriott Hotels](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/marriott/)

# Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines, Des Moines (IA), United States

8.9 ·  Excellent 6 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 35 in Des Moines (IA) ·  6.7 Location score
## About Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown is a hotel in Des Moines, Des Moines (IA), United States. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 220 m from the centre of Des Moines (IA). The nearest beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 6.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★½

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Chain:** Marriott Hotels

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

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## Live prices around Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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## How Des Moines Marriott Downtown scores

Better rated than 57% of hotels in Des Moines (IA)

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **6.7**
-   Beach access **4.1**

Des Moines (IA) average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **97**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Des Moines International Airport (DSM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Des Moines (IA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hy-Vee</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bicycle Health Suboxone Clinic</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">230 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Slaughterhouse210 m
-   Iowa Hall Of Pride550 m
-   Pearl Harbor Memorial620 m
-   World Food Prize Hall Of Laureates640 m
-   Science Center of Iowa690 m
-   Hubbell Historical Center1.1 km

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## Questions about Des Moines Marriott Downtown

### How do guests rate Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Des Moines Marriott Downtown has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 6 reviews, which is better than 57% of rated hotels in Des Moines (IA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Des Moines Marriott Downtown include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Des Moines Marriott Downtown from the airport?

The nearest airport, Des Moines International Airport (DSM), is 6.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Des Moines Marriott Downtown close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.8 km from the hotel.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Yes: Hy-Vee, about 470 m away (8 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Des Moines Marriott Downtown?

Bicycle Health Suboxone Clinic is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 230 m away (4 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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