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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Iowa Events Center

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Property amenity
Fitness facility
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Des Moines hotel, you'll find Iowa Events Center and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Also, Casey's Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Des Moines Civic Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casey's Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pho 515 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3-star hotel near Iowa Events Center
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 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.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 8999 square feet (836 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times.

This 3-star Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 8999 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
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch 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.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night

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
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
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is 6.1 mi (20-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 Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG on Feb 9, 2026 start from $116.25, excluding 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 Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is home to Genevieve Restaurant, which features American cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG to downtown Des Moines?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is 0.8 mi away from Des Moines.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Smoke detector in the room went off due to the steam from the shower. Little out dated, but over not bad. Great location for the show at the Caseys Center.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cooks left and we couldn't order dinner. Bathroom floor was so sticky our shoe stuck to it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok. Great location. NO PARKING!!! Parking structure totally closed with no warning. Had to pay for street parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean facility but no onsite parking. Inconvenient since I am in a surgery boot. There for a major concert and they offered shuttle to the event but only had one van. Long waits. Also told us no issue for airport shuttle. To just come down and theyd have a ride. Turned out again only one van and it had just left. At least half hour wait. Luckily we had a car handy to take family member to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Average room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the Casey Event Center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was bery clean the staff was amazing. Shuttle to and from our event was great. It is really way better than it looks from the outside! Would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Neal

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

bathroom swimming pool

The toilet was having issues the whole time and ended up overflowing and flooding the bathroom. 10:30 pm had to switch rooms. to say the least it was not a very pleasant experience for me and the family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot and driveway were closed. Had to walk a block away with luggage. Then the room was infested with ants. Had to change rooms. Not a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC didn't work well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025