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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$115
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6

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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.)
    ‪12 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
(36 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. 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • 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. 426 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1010 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

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

6/10 Okay

paige

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misty

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No place to park specially as a wheelchair. User first room key lock difnt work had to move second room AC didnt work properly tv didnt work room connected kept us u0 most of night
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

This was a quick 1 night stay for me and my 3 family members in one room. The bed was comfortable and the room was pretty clean. The room is starting to show wear on the carpet and in the bathroom. The air conditioning was very subpar. Knowing it was 85 outside and that we would have 4 people sleeping there, we turned the room temp down before dinner. When we returned later, there was no change. We adjusted it again, but had a pretty stuffy and humid night and morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but dated, staff was friendly, breakfast was not included with the initial cost per room, price was a little high for the amenity's offered at this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we got to the hotel there were no signs indicating that the parking was closed. When my husband went in to figure out where to park he was met with a condescending remark that it’s on the hotel’s website. We had been driving for ten hours so we didn’t think we had to look up the parking situation. We were also in a large Uhual which made it hard to turn around. When we checked in the staff was unfriendly and the room was less t subpar. I will not stay in another Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Richland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for an event at Wells Fargo, it is within easy ewaloing distance and also to a lot of great restaurants. The manager on duty was so nice, he said they were providing a shuttle to the event and I mentioned we wanted to go somewhere else first and he just said, “I’ll take you there, no problem” so nice and accommodating, every other employee was very nice as well. The property was clean and nicely decorated. The parking lot was being redone so we had to park across the street, but it was no problem at all. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TYLER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking and close to downtown core.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

ZAINAB

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is not a good hotel. it does not have a convenient parking access and breakfast service. air conditioner was too noisy. I do not recommend this hotel at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking lot was closed so had to park away from property. Signs were small where to park. Dirt in window ledges. Elevators extremely so.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was inconvenient. Had to walk across the street. Hubby has difficulty walking and it was a long walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Quiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robb, Plainfield

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025