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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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435 Park Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Promotions

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12/05/2024 – 12/31/2025

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04/01/2025 – 10/31/2025

Need dates

  • 04/07/2025 – 04/10/2025
  • 04/16/2025 – 04/23/2025
  • 05/05/2025 – 05/08/2025

Overview

Chain
Hilton
Brand
Hilton Hotels
Built
2018
Renovated
2018
Total meeting space
14,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms
330
Venue type
Hotel

Ratings

Northstar
4
AAA
3

Awards

*2018 IA Lodging Association, Property of the Year *2024 Best Hotel for Business Travel, Des Moines Business Record *2024 Runner Up for Best Place to Hold a Business Conference, Des Moines Business Record *2024 Best Hotel, Catch Des Moines Visitor Choice Awards *2024 Chef of the Year, Executive Chef Anthony Nace, IA Restaurant Association

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

AV capabilities

  • High speed internet
  • Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Staging area

Getting Here

From the South: Follow I-35 North to I-235 East. Follow I-235 East to exit 8A Downtown Des Moines/Iowa Event Center. Take a right onto 5th Avenue, the hotel will be on the left. From the North: Follow I-35 South continue on I-235 to exit 8A Downtown Des Moines/Iowa Event Center. Take a left onto 5th Avenue, the hotel will be on the left. From the Airport: Head west on Cowles Drive, Continue on Fleur Drive, Take Thomas Beck road and SW 8th Street to Park Street in Des Moines, Turn Right onto Park Street . The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to/from the Des Moines International Airport and within a 2 mile radius of the hotel.

Parking

  • Paid parking$28.00 / day
  • Street parking

Distance from airport

  • 5 mi. from venue

Hilton Des Moines Downtown Meeting Space

Total meeting space14,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms9
Largest room9,940 sq. ft.
Second largest room7,577 sq. ft.
Filters
Meeting rooms
Room size
Ceiling height
Room dimensions
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
9,940 sq. ft.
18 ft.
140 ft. x 71 ft.
1,080
-
924
1,000
1,080
7,577 sq. ft.
18 ft.
-
780
-
-
780
-
3,266 sq. ft.
18 ft.
71 ft. x 46 ft.
340
81
288
330
340
7,506 sq. ft.
18 ft.
-
780
-
-
780
-
3,337 sq. ft.
18 ft.
71 ft. x 47 ft.
340
81
288
330
340
7,577 sq. ft.
18 ft.
-
780
-
-
780
-
714 sq. ft.
10 ft.
42 ft. x 17 ft.
12
-
-
-
-
6,603 sq. ft.
18 ft.
71 ft. x 93 ft.
765
-
576
680
765
400 sq. ft.
10 ft.
25 ft. x 16 ft.
12
-
-
-
-
6,745 sq. ft.
18 ft.
71 ft. x 95 ft.
765
-
576
680
765

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms330
Single (1 bed)120
Double (2 beds)184
Suites26
Tax rate7%
Occupancy rate12%

Local Attractions

East Village

Business district
1 mi. away
The East Village is Des Moines’ most vibrant and diverse district, boasting many of the finest shopping, dining, nightlife and commerce in Iowa. Located between the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines River in downtown Des Moines, the East Village is highly-accessible by car, bike, bus, or foot!
Des Moines, IA, US

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Museum
10 minutes away
As a special tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner and World Food Prize founder Dr. Norman Borlaug, and to provide an enduring foundation for all of the programs he created, the World Food Prize Foundation took on a $29.8 million capital project to restore the century-old Des Moines Public Library Building as the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates serves as: •a world-class museum to recognize great achievements in agriculture and fighting hunger; •a convocation center at which to hold events during the World Food Prize International Symposium -- the Borlaug Dialogue; •a home for the expanding Global Youth Institute, which aims to inspire the next generation of leaders; •an educational facility… More
100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309

Lauridsen Skatepark

Recreation
5 minutes away
Lauridsen Skatepark, at 88,000 square feet, is currently the largest public skatepark in the United States, located on the Des Moines River, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Lauridsen Skatepark held the only Olympic skateboarding qualifying event in North America for the 2021 Olympics.
901 2nd Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50309

Blank Park Zoo

Museum
5 mi. away
Blank Park Zoo is a 25-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near historic Fort Des Moines. The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation.
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA, US 50315

Western Gateway Park

Park
1 mi. away
Western Gateway Park is an urban park located in downtown Des Moines. Opened in 2006, the park has served as the hotel to political rallies, the Des Moines Art Festival, the 80/35 Music Festival and various athletic events and festivals.
1205 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309

Iowa Events Center

Convention center
5 minutes away
The Iowa Events Center is comprised of Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, and the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial. The Hilton Des Moines Downtown is located next to the Iowa Events Center and connected via skywalk.
730 Third Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309

Iowa State Capitol

Historical landmark
1 mi. away
1007 E. Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50319

More

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a bright and modern hotel in step with the tech-centric area. We offer fresh and modern guest rooms and suites, each equipped with all the modern amenities to make your stay comfortable. We are connected to the Iowa Events Center, which has over 226,000sf of meeting and exhibit space. For business meetings or private celebrations, we offer over 14,000sf of meeting space, including a 10,000sf Grand Ballroom, all located on one level. Park Street Kitchen & Bar and our Grab N' Go Pantry offer dining options for our guests. Numerous alternative options are available through the four miles of skywalk that wind through downtown Des Moines.

Seasonality

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High season
Jun 1 – Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 1 – May 31
Low season
Jan 1 – Mar 31
Nov 1 – Dec 31

Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation fee.

Additional Information

Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers digital check-in with your phone prior to the arrival. Stay charged with USB ports located all throughout the vibrant lobby, as well as a Tech-Lounge with complimentary computers and internet. The inviting design of Hilton Des Moines Downtown incorporates elements inspired by a unique juxtaposition between both agriculture and technology. Reflecting the growing trend of Des Moines as a technology hub, the high-tech theme is represented through windows arranged in a random binary pattern similiar to barcodes, custom-designed carpet to emulate a circuit board and light fixtures resembling wiring. Further building on the Iowa connections, a rotating public artwork exhibit, supplied by Moberg Gallery and featuring local and regional artists, is on display and available for purchase in the hotel lobby.