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Element West Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Courtyard
Exterior
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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575 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
  • West Glen Town Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 455 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Element West Des Moines

3-star West Des Moines hotel close to Jordan Creek Town Center
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a hot tub, and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Element West Des Moines offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This West Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Element West Des Moines provides a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning and a complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Element West Des Moines is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Element West Des Moines West Des Moines
Element West Des Moines a Marriott Hotel
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Element West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 709 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay in West Des Moines. Outdoor hot tub is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Great location and we loved the outdoor hot tub and firepit .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Stay was very quiet and enjoy that it is pet friendly. Would stay here again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, very clean, very comfortable beds & quiet even with multiple ball teams present.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Blue Grass

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trista

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki, Milan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. We loved the pillows and bedding, super comfy but not too warm. My only issue was having thick hair and no good shower water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed were extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Hotel internet was slow and unresponsive most of the time. Staff were very kind and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaTanisha

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

Location

Location, excellent, easy check in, any request answered and taken care of in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area with lots of restaurants around hotel to choose from…and felt really safe to get out and walk the area…thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Element was very nice and very clean. Our bed pillows were very comfortable. Just a couple of issues. The TV was very difficult to change or find something to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mano karthick arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LU ANN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t able to stay due to the hotel being over sold o
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a quick hotel with kitchen and this location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025