Marriott Des Moines Iowa - Family Hotel Review

Marriott Des Moines, IA

Hotel Details and Family Reviews

700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Marriott Des Moines

The Marriott Des Moines is a 3.5 star up scale hotel located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, and is a high rise building with 33 floors. The nearest airport is Des Moines Intl. Airport (Airport Code: DSM), a distance of about 3.9 miles from the hotel. This hotel has a total of 417 guest rooms. Check in time is at 4 PM and check out time is 12 PM. Call ahead in case there are any changes, or if you need late check-out.

There are several family restaurants close to the hotel, including Gambits Restaurant & Lounge, Allies' Restaurant and Marriott Des Moines. Select the above Restaurants tab for a more complete list of Des Moines restaurants in the area and their distances from Marriott Des Moines.

Guests may wish to visit nearby Des Moines Arenas, Botanical Gardens, Museums and/or Golf Courses within a short drive from this hotel, including the Des Moines Botanical Center, Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Wells Fargo Arena. Select the Tots and Travel Attractions tab above for a more complete list of nearby Des Moines attractions and their distances from Marriott Des Moines.

Family Features

Need to heat up your kids food or warm your baby's milk bottle? In room microwaves are available in some of the hotel rooms. Refrigerators are available, an economical option for most families. Overall, Tots and Travel has found Marriott Des Moines ranks well on our family/kid friendly scale.

Other family features: Refrigerators are available, an economical option for most families and Stroller Accessible.

Hotel Room Features Include: Voice Mail, Wake Up Service, Laundry service, Shower, Coffee Tea Maker, Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, Non-Smoking Rooms, Broadband Internet, Grab bars in bathroom, Clothing Iron, Cable / Satellite TV, TV, Express Check-In/Out, In Room Movies, Air Conditioning, Kitchenette, Bath / Hot Tub, Modem / Data Port, Electronic Room Keys and Safe-Deposit Box

Hotel Amenities Include: Tennis Courts, News Stand, Bar / Lounge, Ice Machine, Sauna, Restaurant, ATM / Cash Machine, Swimming Pool, Concierge, Spa bath / Jacuzzi, Banquet Facilities, Valet Parking, Parking, Elevator / Lift, Massage / Beauty Center, Golf Course, Barber/Beauty Shop and Disabled Access

Business Features Include: Broadband Internet access for hotel guestsWireless broadband Internet access for guests with WIFI capable laptops, Meeting Rooms and Secretarial Service

Weather & Climate
When visiting in the Spring and Fall, one can expect average daytime temperatures of about 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41. Daytime temperatures in the Summer average 82 degrees, while Winter daytime temperatures are about 33. We recommend checking the Des Moines, IA weather forecast and information to determine proper attire before travelling on your family vacation.

Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability. Guests can request connecting/adjoining rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Self parking fee: USD 19 per/day
Valet parking fee: USD 19 per/day
Pet fee: USD 75 per/room
Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): USD 12.95 per/day (rates may vary)
Fee for in room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 per/day (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast fee: USD 13 per/person (approximately)

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Attractions near Marriott Des Moines, IA

Iowa Veterans Memorial Auditorium - Des Moines

0.4 miles from property
Veterans Memorial Auditorium is an arena in Des Moines, Iowa, that is part of the Iowa Events Center complex. It opened on February 1, 1955, and was named to honor the World War II veterans of Polk County. It has 7,227 permanent seats, with the capacity to add an additional 4,000 seats for concerts and an additional 7,500 bleacher seats for basketball games. Vets also features 44,972 square feet of exhibition space at its main arena and an additional 50,806 square feet at its exhibition hall.

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines

0.5 miles from property
Wells Fargo Arena is a 16,980-seat multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa in the US. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened in 2005, at a cost of $99 million.

Des Moines Botanical Center - Des Moines

1.0 miles from property
The Des Moines Botanical Center is a botanical garden in central Iowa, located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa in the US, on the east bank of the Des Moines River.

Terrace Hill - Des Moines

1.2 miles from property
Terrace Hill, which is also referred to as Hubbell Mansion, Benjamin F. Allen House, and Iowa Governor's Mansion, is the official residence of the Governor of Iowa. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, it is an example of Second Empire architecture. The home measures 18,000 square feet. The house sits on a hill overlooking downtown Des Moines, . The house has a 90 foot tower that offers a commanding view of the city.

Arie den Boer Arboretum - Des Moines

1.4 miles from property
Arie den Boer Arboretum is an arboretum located in the Water Works Park 1,500 acres at 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. It is open to the public daily.

Salisbury House (Des Moines, Iowa) - Des Moines

2.4 miles from property
The Salisbury House in Des Moines, Iowa, which is also referred to as the Carl and Edith C. Weeks House and Gardens, is a Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manorial home . It was a home of cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks and was completed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1928 for over $3 million. Salisbury House was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England and has over 42 rooms and measures just over 22,000 square feet.

Des Moines Art Center - Des Moines

2.9 miles from property
The Des Moines Art Center is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Waveland Municipal Golf Course - Des Moines

3.1 miles from property
The Waveland Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1894, this Des Moines course designed by Warren Dickenson is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 515-271-8725. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 4908 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Grand View Golf Course - Des Moines

4.3 miles from property
The Grand View Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1900, this Des Moines course is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-262-8414. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.

Address: 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - Des Moines

4.3 miles from property
The Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is a 9 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1997, this Des Moines course designed by Joe Hooker is open apr 15 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 515-262-4100. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.

Address: 4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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