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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, USA, 50309
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About us

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Renaissance Savery Hotel stands as an elegant architectural landmark in the heart of downtown Des Moines. This Des Moines hotel is linked by a climate controlled skywalk to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena and Civic Center of Greater Des Moines as well as businesses such as Principal Financial, Nationwide, Wells Fargo and Gannett. In addition, the team loves to work outside the box, creating unique and Iowa inspired menus and amenities as well as distinctive space that allows for creative meeting spaces.The Navigator programs offers guests a way to Discover something wonderfully new in the area by way of local partnerships and Evenings at Renaissance offers guests a social hour before the evening begins.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandRenaissance
Built1919
Renovated2018
Total meeting space12,053 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms209
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 14, 2026 - Jul 8, 2026
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Oct 01 - Oct 20Jun 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Apr 08 - May 31Aug 01 - Sep 29
Low season
Jul 01 - Jul 31Nov 17 - Dec 31Mar 01 - Mar 15

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,053 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,496 sq. ft.
Space (private)
3,648 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
3,959 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,648 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
6,496 sq. ft.
116 x 56 sq. ft.
14 ft.
450
80
450
400
225
80
3,648 sq. ft.
57 x 64 sq. ft.
14 ft.
400
80
250
400
225
80
2,860 sq. ft.
55 x 52 sq. ft.
14 ft.
232
48
200
232
123
54
3,959 sq. ft.
107 x 37 sq. ft.
14 ft.
400
70
256
400
194
140
2,035 sq. ft.
55 x 37 sq. ft.
14 ft.
175
50
136
175
100
50
1,924 sq. ft.
52 x 37 sq. ft.
14 ft.
175
40
120
175
80
40
510 sq. ft.
34 x 15 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
24
32
50
30
30
510 sq. ft.
34 x 15 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
24
32
50
30
30
578 sq. ft.
34 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
24
32
50
30
30

Meeting room floor plans

Iowa/Des Moines Ballroom
Roosevelt Boardroom
Truman Meeting Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
209
Single (1 bed)
135
Double (2 beds)
74
Suites
8
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $15.00/day )
Valet parking
( $35.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

Des Moines Civic Center
Theater
5 mins
221 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Court Avenue Entertainment District
Nightlife
3 blks
Court Avenue from 2nd to 4th Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Park
6 blks
Western Gateway Park
Des Moines, IA, US 50312
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State Historical Museum
Museum
1 mi
600 East Locust
Des Moines, IA, US 50322
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State Capitol Building
Historical landmark
1 mi
E 9th St & Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Historic Valley Junction
Shopping
6 mi
4th through 6th Street
West Des Moines, IA, US 50265
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Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center
Museum
8 blks
75 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA, US 50315
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Science Center of Iowa
Museum
5 blks
401 W. Martin Luther King Pkwy
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Iowa Hall of Pride
Museum
3 blks
330 Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Blank Park Zoo
Recreation
4 mi
7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA, US 50315
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Botanical Center
Recreation
1 mi
909 East River Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Living History Farms
Recreation
9 mi
2600 NW 111th St.
Urbandale, IA, US 50322
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Adventureland Amusement Park
Recreation
12 mi
Water and amusement park
305 34th Avenue NW
Altoona, IA, US 50009
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Salisbury House
Museum
6 mi
4025 Tonawanda Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50312
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Summerset Winery
Recreation
25 mi
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Terrace Hill Governors Home
Historical landmark
5 mi
2300 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50312
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Gray's Lake Park
Park
3 mi
2101 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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PapaJohn Sculpture Park
1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Downtown Farmers Market
Shopping
3 blks
May Saturdays through October Saturdays.
300 Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA, US 50309
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Facility Restrictions

Built in 1919 the historic Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is a unique property with different sized guest rooms, event spaces and character that differs from all other downtown hotels.

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 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.
Yes, Paper,Cardboard,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 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 Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 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, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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