Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown
333 SW 11th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
425
Sq ft event space
1
Meeting rooms
30
MAX Capacity
102
Guest rooms
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown is a premier event destination offering world-class facilities for weddings, corporate events, conferences, galas, and social gatherings. With 425 sq ft of flexible event space across 1 configurable rooms, we bring your vision to life with an experienced in-house events team.
Our dedicated coordinators, award-winning catering team, and state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities ensure every detail is flawless — from the first site visit to the final dance.
Guest rooms
102 rooms available for individual stays and discounted room blocks.
STANDARD ROOM
KNG LEISURE NONSMOKE
KING HEAR ACCESSIBLE ROLL IN SHWR NOSMK
TWO QUEEN BEDS NONSMOKE
Meeting & event space
425 sq ft across 1 configurable rooms. Tap a room for capacities and setups.
Gray's Landing Board Room
425·
Max capacity30
Floor area425
Dimensions
Configurations1
Capacity by setup
30
Reception
Key amenities
Everything available on-site for your event and guests.
Location & transportation
333 SW 11th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
BWI Marshall Airport
18 mi · 22 min
Reagan National (DCA)
29 mi · 35 min
Free self-parking
1,450 spaces
Valet parking
$28 / night
Hotel shuttle (airport)
By request
EV charging stations
12 Level-2 ports
Accessibility
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown is committed to welcoming every guest.
100%
Accessible entrances
14
ADA-compliant guest rooms
3
Accessible pool lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking & drop-off
Ramp access to all event floors
Elevator service to every level
Assistive listening systems in ballrooms
Braille & tactile signage throughout
ADA restrooms on every floor
Accessible poolside seating
Staff trained in disability awareness
Reviews
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Event facilities
4.9
Catering quality
4.7
Service & staff
4.8
Value for money
4.6
Location & access
4.9
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Sarah M.
Wedding · March 2026
Absolutely stunning venue. The Grand Ballroom was transformed beautifully and the catering team exceeded every expectation. Our guests are still talking about it!
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David K.
Corporate Retreat · January 2026
Outstanding facilities for our annual leadership summit. AV ran flawlessly, the catering was exceptional, and the event coordinator kept everything on schedule.
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Priya R.
Gala · November 2025
The waterfront setting made our fundraising gala unforgettable. Setup crew was professional and the room looked magazine-ready.
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James T.
Conference · October 2025
Great location and top-tier AV. The breakout rooms worked perfectly for our concurrent sessions. Would happily rebook.
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