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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace
Fitness facility
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$141
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

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1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3-star hotel in Downtown Des Moines
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 8999 square feet (836 square meters) include conference space. This Des Moines hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests at scheduled times.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Genevieve Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cityscape Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cityscape Lounge
  • Genevieve Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 8,999 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.20 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area
Holiday Inn Mercy
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel
Holiday Inn Mercy Hotel Downtown Area
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel Des Moines
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Area Des Moines

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Trinette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean room. Staff just weren't very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Whitney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Can’t control AC in the room so it just stayed hot. Also no housekeeping when requested. All in the name of being eco-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacoby

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

8/10 Good

Molly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was limited as the parking lot connected was shut down. The hotel was outdated and was okay for cleanliness. Smelled like smoke in the hallways.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jillian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service was good and employees were very friendly. The room was outdated but clean. The hotel parking lot is across the street. There didn’t appear to be many guests staring at the hotel. Very quiet. You get what you pay for, but it did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t feel the cost we paid lived up to the accommodations we received
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mikayla, Wheatland

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot/garage has been broken for a year, and when things like pride festival and ironman competitions. Parking is near impossible for all guest, at the hotel! It has apparently been in dire need of repairs for over a year. Not to mention the state of the bathroom, the lack of a microwave, and while the hotel had been advertise by google to have a hot tub, they did not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to park offsite due to structural issues with garage. Room door hard time closing. Room key stopped working multiple times. Smoke alarm going off while taking a shower. Outside window had a hard time closing. A/c couldn’t keep up consistently running trying to cool from 70s- 68. Shower was extra slippery almost fell twice. Room was very small and crammed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is outdated, dark, and needs a remodel or be torn down. It is located by a hospital and was noisy from frequent ambulance and helicopter traffic. Staff did not acknowledge or welcome new guests. Busy on the work phone or on personal phone- watching videos with loud volume. Breakfast buffet is not fresh food and not included in lodging expense. Pool area does not have a hot tub, is an added on building, very loud acoustics, and not relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aliciah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk staff was not friendly. Communication was not good. Breakfast staff was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel wasn’t great. Bad location. Charged way more than what I was supposed to be and we left the room in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jorden

Stayed 1 night in May 2025