Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Near Wells Fargo Arena
With a stay at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, within a 10-minute walk of Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Wells Fargo Arena. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Iowa Events Center and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Des Moines Civic Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 251 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Des Moines? This hotel has 8999 square feet (836 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free parking nearby
Street parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Standard Room
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
10.0/10
Recommendation
83.4%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
9.6 km / 6 mi
What's nearby
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Wells Fargo Arena
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Iowa Events Center
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hy Vee Hall
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Iowa Hall of Pride
1 km / 0.6 mi
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ruan Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
801 Grand
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Polk County Courthouse
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Des Moines Civic Center
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Walnut Street Bridge
1.5 km / 1 mi
The Temple for Performing Arts
1.5 km / 1 mi
Des Moines Public Library
1.6 km / 1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free airport transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free parking nearby
Street parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free parking nearby
Street parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Ballroom
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Conference space
Business center
24-hour business center
Conference space size (feet) - 8999
Conference space size (meters) - 836
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Outdoors
Number of indoor pools - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 8999
Conference space size (meters) - 836
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
No accessible airport shuttle
Wireless internet access
Accessible bathtub
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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