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Based on 445 guest reviews
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 11 |
| Rooms: | 251 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 251 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 12 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 14718 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 3pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Our 20'x 40' heated indoor pool is a "kids favorite" because of its rare large size. Hours 9am-11pm. |
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| Ownership: | Summer James |
| Cancellation: 24 hour individual, 72 hour group |
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| Nightly Parking: | free |
| Typical Group Deposit: | depends on function |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00% |
| City Tax: | 7.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Banquet Labor Fees: | 0.00 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 150.00 Per Night |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 10.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 12.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 12.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 20.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 25.95 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 30.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.50 Per Item |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 12.50 Per Person/Per Hour |
| Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: | 21.95 Per Person |
Approx. 5 miles, complimentary airport shuttle from 6am-11pm,
Local Shuttle Info: We offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport and the downtown area. (2 mile radius)
Our convenient onsite Restaurant offers buffet options starting at $9.99. Hot buffet options include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast potatoes. Cold buffet options include fresh fruit, yogurt, breakfast bars,cereal and pastries. If buffet is not your thing, you can order from our full breakfast menu. Menu options range in pricing starting at $6.50 offering delicious omelettes, skillets, blueberry pancakes and MORE. A la cart options also available.
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms, meeting space, and all public areas of the hotel.
The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both group quotes and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was entered. The lowest group deal shown is 33.5% in June 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $203 in the month of June 2024. 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 Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG in a month when rates are lower.
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG.
Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 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  |
| Top of the Tower | 78 x 55 x 10 | 4290 | 350/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 200 | 400 | -- |
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Top of the Tower
Top of the Tower has a spectacular view of Downtown Des Moines. Great location for receptions or company dinners.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4290 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
78 x 55 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
11
Columns:
0
Windows:
13
Natural Light?:
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
   
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| Des Moines Ballroom | 66 x 46 x 9 | 4554 | 180/-- | -- | -- | 80 | 80 | -- | --/-- | 300 | -- | -- |
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Des Moines Ballroom
The Des Moines Ballroom is located on Lobby level with easy access to our restaurant and lounge.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
4554 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
66 x 46 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Amenities Available
  
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| Des Moines West | 46 x 34 x 9 | 1564 | 80/-- | -- | -- | 38 | 45 | -- | 10/-- | 150 | -- | -- |
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Des Moines West
Des Moines West is half of our Des Moines Ballroom. It can accomodate up to 80 classroom (4 per 8ft).
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1564 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
46 x 34 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Des Moines East | 46 x 31 x 9 | 1426 | 80/-- | -- | -- | 34 | 41 | -- | 9/7 | 150 | -- | -- |
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Des Moines East
The Des Moines East room is the other half of the Des Moines Ballroom.
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1426 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
46 x 31 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Northview Room | 31 x 45 x 10 | 1395 | 70/-- | -- | -- | 40 | 40 | -- | --/-- | 120 | -- | -- |
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Northview Room
Northview room has a view of the Northside of Des Moines. Great for small dinners or meetings.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1395 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
31 x 45 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
11
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Room 1009 | 16 x 19 x 8 | 304 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 15 | 18 | --/-- | 25 | -- | -- |
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Room 1009
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
304 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
10
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Room 1007 | 16 x 19 x 8 | 304 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 15 | 20 | --/-- | 25 | -- | -- |
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Room 1007
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
304 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
10
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Room 107 and 109 | 16 x 19 x 8 | 304 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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Room 107 and 109
Room 107/109 have nice big built in board room tables.
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
304 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Des Moines West Room | 34 x 46 x 9 | 1564 | --/-- | -- | 80 | 40 | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 150 | 150 | -- |
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Des Moines West Room
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1564 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 46 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| North View Room | 31 x 45 x 10 | 1395 | --/-- | -- | 70 | 40 | 40 | 30 | --/-- | 120 | 120 | -- |
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North View Room
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1395 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
31 x 45 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Board Room 109 | 16 x 19 x 8 | 304 | --/-- | -- | 12 | 20 | 15 | 20 | --/-- | 25 | 20 | -- |
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Board Room 109
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
304 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Board Room 107 | 16 x 19 x 8 | 304 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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Board Room 107
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
304 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
16 x 19 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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Check in time is 3:00pm 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.
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
There are 251 rooms in the property.
Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Our convenient onsite Restaurant offers buffet options starting at $9.99. Hot buffet options include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast potatoes. Cold buffet options include fresh fruit, yogurt, breakfast bars,cereal and pastries. If buffet is not your thing, you can order from our full breakfast menu. Menu options range in pricing starting at $6.50 offering delicious omelettes, skillets, blueberry pancakes and MORE. A la cart options also available.
Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms, meeting space, and all public areas of the hotel.
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our 20'x 40' heated indoor pool is a "kids favorite" because of its rare large size. Hours 9am-11pm..
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 4.1%.
