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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

855-229-5934
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is a 3-star hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, positioned in the heart of the city's downtown district. The property sits just a 4-minute walk from Iowa Events Center and 8 minutes on foot from Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, with Casey's Center 0.6 miles away and Des Moines Civic Center at 1.1 miles. Guests consistently rate the location 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting its convenient access to downtown venues and attractions.

The hotel features 251 air-conditioned rooms, including 2 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding. All rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, a 32-inch LCD television with satellite programming, and a private bathroom stocked with designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5 across all accommodations.

Genevieve Restaurant serves guests on-site, offering daily dining alongside a bar and lounge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a daily fee. Beyond dining, the property includes an indoor pool and a full fitness center for guest use. Additional amenities encompass complimentary wireless internet throughout, wedding services, a business center open 24 hours, 4 meeting rooms totaling 8,999 square feet, and a 24-hour front desk. Parking is available nearby at no charge, and a complimentary airport shuttle operates from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM to and from the airport, located approximately 5 miles away. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with service animals permitted.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM until midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel maintains an overall guest rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 83.5% of guests indicating they would recommend the property.

Location & nearby attractions

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is centrally located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Iowa Events Center and 8 minutes by foot from Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Casey's Center and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Des Moines Civic Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Iowa Events Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Casey's Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
EMC Expo Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
801 Grand - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Polk County Courthouse - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Des Moines Civic Center - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Temple Theater - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Walnut Street Bridge - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Des Moines Public Library - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Western Gateway Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi

Rooms

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, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Genevieve Restaurant serving guests of Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

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.

Getting here

Approx. 5 miles, complimentary airport shuttle from 6am-11pm,
Yes! There is an airport shuttle.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service pets allowed only.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night<

Know before you go

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).