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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
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About us

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.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built2018
Renovated2018
Total meeting space14,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms330
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry 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

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (3)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 5, 2026
Apr 15, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026
Apr 27, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026
May 17, 2026 - May 21, 2026
May 25, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Jun 5, 2026 - Jun 7, 2026
Jun 18, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Jun 26, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026
Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 7, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
14,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,940 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
7,577 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
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Cloud Ballroom
9,940 sq. ft.
140 x 71 sq. ft.
18 ft.
1080
-
924
1000
1080
576
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Cloud Ballroom B w/Prefuntion
7,577 sq. ft.
-
18 ft.
780
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780
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Cloud Ballroom A
3,266 sq. ft.
71 x 46 sq. ft.
18 ft.
340
81
288
330
340
189
94
96
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Cloud Ballroom A w/Prefunction
7,506 sq. ft.
-
18 ft.
780
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780
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Cloud Ballroom B
3,337 sq. ft.
71 x 47 sq. ft.
18 ft.
340
81
288
330
340
189
94
96
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Cloud Ballroom C w/Prefunction
7,577 sq. ft.
-
18 ft.
780
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780
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Binary Boardroom
714 sq. ft.
42 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
-
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Cloud Ballroom AB
6,603 sq. ft.
71 x 93 sq. ft.
18 ft.
765
-
576
680
765
441
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Lobby Boardroom
400 sq. ft.
25 x 16 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
330
Single (1 bed)
120
Double (2 beds)
184
Suites
26
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

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.
Distance from airport 5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $30.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

East Village

Business district
1 mi
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

Lauridsen Skatepark

Recreation
5 mins
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
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Western Gateway Park

Park
1 mi
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 State Capitol

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

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Museum
10 mins
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 featuring interactive displays on hunger and food security; •and a conference center and event space available to other groups and organizations for their meetings and other activities. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security. Dr. Borlaug is honored for his role as the Father of the Green Revolution and the man who has saved more than one billion lives with his innovations in agriculture. The building also pays tribute to the World Food Prize Laureates and Iowa’s agricultural and humanitarian pioneers for their significant contributions to the global fight against hunger and helping to feed the world and improve the lives of others.
100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Blank Park Zoo

Museum
5 mi
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
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Iowa Events Center

Convention center
5 mins
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
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional details

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.

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Des Moines Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Des Moines Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Des Moines Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Des Moines Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Des Moines Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Des Moines Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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