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Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
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Welcome to the Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection in Downtown Des Moines’ historic financial and insurance district. In banking, a surety bond is a guarantee-a promise that someone has your back so that you can make good on a loan. At Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection, we make a promise as well: unmatched service, incredible design, a superior level of service and a one-of-a-kind Iowa experience for travelers and locals.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built1913
Renovated2020
Total meeting space6,488 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms137
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
USA Todays Best New Hotel 2020 Travel&Leisure Editors Pick for Best New Hotel in the World List 2021 Trip Savvy Editors Choice for Best Hotel for History Buffs 2021 Muse Design Award for Interior Design 2021 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award 2021 Chicest Place to Stay in Iowa 2022 CityView Best of Des Moines: Best Local Hotel 2023 Best Local Wedding Venue 2023 Wedding Choice Awards 2024: Hotel Venue, Silver; Hotel for Guest's Stay, Gold

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 23, 2026 - Feb 2, 2026
Feb 5, 2026 - Feb 9, 2026
Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026
Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 2, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 16, 2026
Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026
Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 - Apr 13, 2026
Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 - May 4, 2026
May 11, 2026 - May 18, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 02 - Nov 15
Shoulder season
Low season
Nov 16 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Apr 01

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,488 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,969 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,538 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,969 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,685 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
2,215 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
150
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
T-Shape
2,969 sq. ft.
-
16 ft.
300
25
125
200
200
100
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100
25
-
200
954 sq. ft.
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14 ft.
60
20
40
60
50
35
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20
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615 sq. ft.
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14 ft.
10
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10
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1,500 sq. ft.
60 x 20 sq. ft.
16 ft.
150
-
40
150
150
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500 sq. ft.
25 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.-----------
2,500 sq. ft.
50 x 50 sq. ft.
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500 sq. ft.
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12 ft.
20
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20
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
137
Single (1 bed)
108
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $239.00
Double (2 beds)
28
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $239.00
Suites
11
Tax rate
5%
Occupancy rate
7%

Location

Getting Here

From I-235 headed East, take the 7th Street exit to Mulberry Street, turn left and the hotel is one block east at 6th and Mulberry. From I-235 headed West, take the 6th Street exit and proceed to 7th Street. Turn left and head to Mulberry Street. Turn left and the hotel is one block east at 6th and Mulberry.
Distance from airport 4.7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $30.00/day )
Valet parking
( $40.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

Parking Options(Prices Subject to change without Prior Notice) Overnight Self-Parking: $30 per night Overnight Valet Parking: $40 per night Pet Policy We are a pet-friendly property. Please inform us in advance to discuss applicable fees and arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection offers 48 hour cancellation policy.

Additional details

Mulberry Street Tavern, inside the Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection, offers modern and worldly takes on traditional fare. Inside Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection you will find 137 guest rooms, 3 event spaces for up to 150 people and the Surety Courtyard where Des Moines will experience elevated events with local collaborations.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection 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.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection 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:
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection 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.
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Does Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection 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.
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