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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown is the premiere all-suite hotel in the downtown Des Moines area, and the closest hotel to the Iowa State Capitol, the trendy East Village and the Court Avenue Entertainment District. Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown features 234 two-room suites in an eight story open air atrium and 20,000 square feet of flexible social and corporate meeting space.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandEmbassy Suites by Hilton
Built1990
Renovated2011
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms234
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Nov 15 - Dec 30Jan 01 - Mar 10

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
10,725 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
7,950 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Pre Convention Area Download PDF
Pre Convention Area
Atrium Download PDF
Atrium
Salon ABCD Download PDF
Salon ABCD
Salon ABCDE Download PDF
Salon ABCDE
Mississippi Download PDF
Mississippi
Junior Ballroom Download PDF
Junior Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
234
Single (1 bed)
147
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
96
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $299.00
Suites
217
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
5%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 5.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $18.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Des Moines International Airport
Airport
5 mi
The closest airport to our property is just 5 Miles away!
5800 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50321
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Historic East Village
Historic East Village
Shopping
1 blk
The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa.
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Court Ave District
Court Ave District
Nightlife
3 blks
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Des Moines (DSM), the Historic Court District is the entertainment destination of Downtown DSM. It’s one of the oldest Downtown neighborhoods and the site of many Downtown DSM firsts.
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Waveland Golf Course
Waveland Golf Course
Recreation
7 mi
Waveland Golf Course celebrated 100 years in 2001! It is the oldest municipal golf course west of the Mississippi. This 18 hole course was built in 1901 and has a traditional layout. Waveland, probably the nicest municipal course in the state of Iowa, is located at 4908 University Avenue in Des Moines.
4908 University Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50311
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Simon Estes Ampitheater
Simon Estes Ampitheater
Theater
0 mi
Located in the Historic East Village in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, in a stunning location on the banks of the Des Moines River, Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheatre is a 2,000 capacity outdoor entertainment venue.
75 Locust St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Jordan Creek Town Center
Jordan Creek Town Center
Shopping
11 mi
Jordan Creek Town Center offers you a retail experience new to the state. Explore a new way to shop in this giant lifestyle center that’s filled with a collection of upscale brand names in a park-like atmosphere complete with a lakefront boardwalk and a 20-screen movie theater.
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA, US 50266
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Iowa Events Center
Convention center
7 blks
The Iowa Events Center is a public events complex located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Des Moines Botanical Center
Des Moines Botanical Center
Museum
4 blks
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is blooming with thousands of plants and flowers. Private events and public meetings are held beneath the dome or in one of the Garden's eight meeting rooms or outdoor gardens. Catering service is available.
909 Robert D Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Principal Park
Principal Park
Recreation
5 mins
Home of the Iowa Cubs- Chicago Cubs AAA affiliate. Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
1 Line Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Iowa State Capital
Iowa State Capital
Historical landmark
6 blks
The Capitol houses the governor's offices, legislature and the old Supreme Court room. Guided tours are available. Call for tour times.
1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50319
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Science Center of Iowa/IMAX
Science Center of Iowa/IMAX
Museum
6 blks
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema.
401 W Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Willow Creek Public Golf
Willow Creek Public Golf
Recreation
7 mi
Our scenic Willow Creek Golf Course gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywhere else near Des Moines. We feature three unique courses totaling 27 holes of Des Moines golf that is ideal for all levels of golfers and is designed to help you improve your game.
140 SE Willow Creek Dr.
West Des Moines, IA, US 50265
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Adventureland Park
Adventureland Park
Recreation
11 mi
Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park.
3200 Adventureland Dr
Altoona, IA, US 50009
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
Historical landmark
3 mi
For 11 days in August, the Iowa State Fairgrounds hosts America’s favorite fair — the Iowa State Fair. But the rest of the year, it plays host to a myriad of events. Horse shows to antique fairs. Weddings to retirement parties. Corporate retreats to concerts. That’s because there is no other venue in Iowa that offers event planners, corporations and individuals the flexibility of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
3000 E Grand
Des Moines, IA, US 50317
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Grandview University
Grandview University
University
3 mi
Grand View University is a private liberal arts college in Des Moines, Iowa. Founded in 1896 and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the university enrolls 2,000 students in forty undergraduate majors and four graduate programs.
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA, US 50316
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Drake University
Drake University
University
3 mi
Drake University is a private, co-educational university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The institution offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional programs in business, law and pharmacy. Drake's law school is among the twenty-five oldest in the country.
2507 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
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Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo
Museum
6 mi
Imagine a place where you can have a wild family adventure viewing lion cubs or feeding a giraffe, while also helping preserve animals for future generations. A portion of the proceeds from your visit to Blank Park Zoo is used to protect animal populations throughout the world.
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA, US 50315
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Cancellation Policy

48 hours

Additional details

We are here for you and we thank you for your interest in allowing us to host your group or event. We are within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. We offer complimentary airport shuttle service as well as within 2 miles of the hotel.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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