AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

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AC Hotels by Marriott
9.1 (211 reviews)
401 East Grand Avenue , Des Moines , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Physical distancing in dining areas
Billiards or pool table

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and modern rooms
Good location
Cons:
Expensive parking
Loud restaurant music
Basic breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Very clean and well-maintained hotel.
Service
9.9
Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and highly praised.
Location
9.4
Perfect location in Des Moines for easy access to appointments.
Room Quality
9.4
Lovely hotel facilities with modern upgrades.
Amenities
8.9
Standard amenities expected for a hotel of this tier.
Value for Money
8.4
Parking was difficult and pricey; breakfast cost extra.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Restaurant quality could be better; music too loud.
Overall Experience
9.5
Great overall experience with minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:00

Property Description

Modern 3-Star Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village. Conveniently located near top attractions such as Wells Fargo Arena and Iowa Events Center, our hotel offers a modern and inviting atmosphere for your stay in Des Moines.

Prime Location
Situated less than 1 km from Des Moines Civic Center and surrounded by popular points of interest including Hy-Vee Hall and Science Center of Iowa, our hotel provides easy access to the best of the city. Explore the vibrant East Village neighborhood and discover the charm of downtown Des Moines.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a seamless travel experience with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, on-site dining options, and a fitness center. Whether you're here for business or leisure, AC Hotel by Marriott is the perfect choice for your stay in Des Moines.

Plan your visit to AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village today and make the most of your time in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DSM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 211 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Jennifer • couple • us
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
8
I’ve stayed at this property 2 other times
Pros:

Security

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • us
10
Great spot cozy and good for adult getaways!
Pros:

Need wine openers in rooms :)

Cons:

Na

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
Good experience and would stay again!
Pros:

Lovely hotel for a getaway weekend for New Year’s Eve!!!

Cons:

Restaurant music very loud, more like a club atmosphere when good food was served and would have been enjoyed more with a relaxing vibe.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • us
5
2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Soad • solo_traveller • us
9
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • partner
10
Pros:

Great location to shopping and food.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Tammy
10
Des Moines trip
Pros:

The hotel was clean, modern and comfortable. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Cari • partner
10
Pros:

The AC is a great hotel and facility. The staff is off the charts. Highly recommended.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jerri • couple • us
10
Pros:

very clean. staff was wonderful!!! it is so pleasant with friendly faces!!!

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Darryl
10
Pros:

great property

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
D
Darryl • partner
10
Pros:

Nice property in good location.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
S
Scott
10
Pros:

Always a nice place to stay

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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David • partner
10
Pros:

Great, secure place in a cool part of town.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
R
Rijnbeek • couple • nl
9
Gewoon een heerlijk modern hotel
Pros:

Wat een prachtig modern hotel. Echt het modernste hotel wat ik op deze reis van 14 dagen in de USA bezocht heb. Net gerenoveerd. De locatie was voor ons midden in Des Moines perfect. Op die manier konden we makkelijk en snel naar onze afspraken.

Cons:

Het ontbijt is basis, zou gerust iets uitgebreider kunnen zijn. Het restaurant op de top van het hotel is een pracht locatie maar de kwaliteit van het eten zou beter kunnen. Ondanks deze 2 verbeterpunten zal ik de volgende keer dit hotel graag weer boeken.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • family_with_children • us
9
2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
9
2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ana Belén • family_with_children • es
9
2025-07-19 • via Nuitee