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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel

3-star property
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 1-855-201-7819
4.1 out of 5
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"No hot breakfast, lobby extremely nice, but rooms needed some renovation and daily room cleaning " More

By a verified traveler on Wed 16 Jun 2021

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Wells Fargo Arena

Downtown Des Moines stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel, you'll find Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center. Des Moines Civic Center and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Free shuttle, parking

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and a free airport shuttle. A 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace are also on offer.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$119* Per night/room Jun 25 - Jun 26

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (11) Couples (2) Family (5)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 16, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 23, 2021

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5 out of 5
No hot breakfast, lobby extremely nice, but rooms needed some renovation and daily room cleaning

Posted by on Jun 16, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on May 10, 2021

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May 25, 2021 by Holiday Inn

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 9, 2020

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Jan 15, 2021 by Holiday Inn

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3 out of 5
Trouble at check in desk with room payment with pay pal

Posted by , from Des Moines Iowa on Aug 31, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 11, 2020 by Holiday Inn

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3 out of 5
The first room they gave us was not clean. We were however promptly given a new room which was satisfactory.

Posted by on Jun 29, 2020

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 23, 2020

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Feb 28, 2020 by Holiday Inn

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5 out of 5
Staff was great. Pool was fantastic so warm on a snowy night

Posted by on Jan 11, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 12, 2020 by Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Campus

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1 out of 5
It was cold and you can’t control the heat in your room and they don’t turn heat on in the building until 6:00 PM. No water pressure and not much hot water. TV channels sucked

Posted by on Oct 27, 2019

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About the Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel

Location 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

Property Features

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Event space at this hotel measures 9000 square feet (836 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a picnic area are also featured at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 9000 sq ft of conference space
  • 836 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Genevieve Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Cityscape Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

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.

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.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation on arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff. Contactless check-out is available. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area
  • Holiday Inn Mercy
  • Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel Downtown Area
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel Des Moines
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Des Moines

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.