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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, steps from Iowa Events Center and within a 5-minute walk of Casey's Center. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from EMC Expo Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casey's Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scopri - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Riverfront hotel with free parking, steps from Iowa Events Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers 155 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Quality Event Des Moines
Quality Inn Event
Quality Inn Event Des Moines
Des Moines Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Inn & Suites Event Hotel Des Moines
Quality Inn And Suites Event Center
Quality Inn Des Moines
Quality Inn Event Center
Comfort Inn Event Center Hotel Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room could use better cleaning . Hallways smelled because of paint
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great quick stay for us. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JOSH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff deleted my booking from expedia that was already paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience not many restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Richland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times when staying in DM for events. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient for concerts and downtown activities and is better priced than other options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Coralville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience and value

Good breakfast, very clean, great service. Under repairs but looks like they will improve it. Great location near downtown, experience and value
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were friendly and the breakfast was great! Our bathroom door in our room was dirty and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled to Des Moines for the marathon. Liked that it was close to downtown with easy parking! Liked the comfortable bed/pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Great location. Clean hotel with a helpful front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff/clean room/ nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Iman

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great convenience to the hockey arena and downtown restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025