Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown

333 SW 11th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 United States (USA) near Exit 135 on I-80 (~4.9mi)
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2.5 Star Property
41.579440-93.628640
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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle provided
  • Avg. Group Discount of 22.4%!
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 102 rooms in property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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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)

Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great staff. Clean facility. Comfortable rooms."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I highly recommend this Holiday Inn Express.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 21 to Wed Sep 24 2025 at a $162.96 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant Hotel was clean and staff was friendly."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
20-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 16 to Sun Aug 17 2025 at a $225.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Experience!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice clean room and the employees were very friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 21 to Sun Jun 22 2025 at a $239.00 average nightly rate.
"Everyone was kind and very helpful!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean and very nice. Quiet at all times. Very good stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 18 to Sun Apr 20 2025 at a $158.99 average nightly rate.
"State wrestling attendees."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The staff were extremely courteous both on the phone and in person. Our room was clean, breakfast was good, with a great variety of foods.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 21 to Sat Feb 22 2025 at a $195.00 average nightly rate.
"Good group stay!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
State wrestling attendees. The staff was extremely courteous both on the phone and in person. Our room was clean, breakfast was good with a great variety of foods.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 21 to Sat Feb 22 2025 at a $195.00 average nightly rate.
"Hotel Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very clean, accommodating staff, breakfast good with several options and can't beat the location.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 16 to Sat Jan 18 2025 at a $136.80 average nightly rate.
"Helpful Employees"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The desk person was extremely helpful in suggesting places for lunch. Every employee we encountered was courteous and helpful. Very clean facility.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Nov-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 30 to Thu Oct 31 2024 at a $152.99 average nightly rate.
"Totally awesome! All the staff was amazing!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Thank you for training your employees so well! Loved the breakfast!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 11 to Wed Jun 12 2024 at a $200.92 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 105 guest reviews

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

    Day 1

  • 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.

    • Day 2

  • 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.

    • Day 3

  • 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.

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Rate fluctuations of 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 35.2% in August 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $276 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.

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'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Gray's Landing 1 x 1 x 10 425--/----24161810--/--4725--
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Gray's Landing

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
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FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg

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 by Ihg have?

There are 102 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg?

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 by Ihg?

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 by Ihg?

Free parking!

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary

Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA Rate - 1 King Standard Room with Microwave, Minifridge Pet Friendly

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Discount 1 King Standard Room with Microwave, Minifridge Pet Friendly

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg?

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 by Ihg?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Large indoor pool 6 am - 11 pm.

Can I get a group rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by Ihg?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 22.4%.

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