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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines

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A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.
A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 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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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a blue armchair, a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bathtub, a framed picture of a building, a bedside table, and a bench.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Heart of Des Moines.A stay at this Downtown Des Moines hotel places you steps from Casey's Center and within a 5-minute walk of Iowa Events Center. EMC Expo Center and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Park Street Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel near Iowa Events Center in Des Moines
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space 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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center to the airport?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is 5.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center on Sep 20, 2026 start from $114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offer free breakfast?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have a pool?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center features an indoor pool.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center to downtown Des Moines?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is 0.5 mi away from Des Moines.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here when coming into town. Affordable, great breakfast, and easy to get too
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was great and next to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay, everyone was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort Inn Events Center has one of the friendliest staff we’ve ever encountered. The facilities are well-maintained and the free breakfast and parking are most helpful. We would definitely stay here again when in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing patient staff, room was clean and well-appointed. Thank you for making my trip easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were cozy and clean. The free breakfast had tons of options. Right by the Iowa Events Center! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, breakfast was great and the staff was pleasant and accommodating. We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk was Absolutely perfect. The ladies there were so very helpful. They were just outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay again as usual!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to hear neighbors noises Staff was nice Breakfast was nice Great location to explore the town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good but very uncomfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is pretty clean and quiet . Great location for a little getaway. Safe area btw
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to off the interstate with free parking. Walking distance to all the downtown life as well. Great breakfast and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a concert. Great location! It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristifir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family was in town supporting our brother who had a horrible accident. The front desk staff and cleaning staff were amazing, and so kind to us. We stayed for 12 nights in total and we felt very comfortable at the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Super helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RHIANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick, but very small elevators.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Event Center. We were there for a dance competition..great breakfast and large eating area. Small elevators but made it work. Great walkable area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are hard, but everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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