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Great ;location. Friendly. Free Breakfast

Right off the interstate, walking distances to Restaurant and to the arena.

I enjoyed the staff saying hello and not feeling like I was bothering them when asking a question. I stayed for several days while attending a conference.

Great location, great check in and great breakfast! Some room updates might be nice, but nothing wrong, at all!

The staff were very nice, but the hotel itself was outdated and dirty. Comparable to a Super 8. The a/c barely worked (the room never dropped below 82 degrees), the bathroom was dirty (previous occupants hair in shower and surrounding areas), the bed was not comfortable, and the amenities were sparse (not even an ice machine on our floor). This stay was not work the $230/night at all.

Did like the breakfast options

Good breakfast. Clean facility. Great location. Pleasant stay.

There was what looked to be feces on the bathroom door, the room wasn’t swept or wiped down, and the overall look and feel of cleanliness was under par with dust. The pool room is also quite hot, over chlorinated, and there is condensation dripping everywhere. It was not tolerable for our kids who were super excited to swim.

We like the proximity to the events center

This is a lot better since the last time I stayed here.

The location, it was near the parking garage to catch the shuttle bus to the State Fair. We also enjoyed the River walk and view. Breakfast was good, had many choices.

There was a moderate drip in the bathroom under the toilet...I had to put extra towels down (5 ) so our bathroom floor wouldn't flood. The whirlpool was closed. When I called to ask about the $50 being processed for incidentals after our stay the receptionist was rude.

Great view whether you were facing the river or not.

Hotel was very close to Wells Fargo which made getting to and from events easy.

Love the location and easy access to Wells Fargo. Breakfast was good, parking was easy, rooms were updated and staff was helpful. My only complaint is the noise. We could hear everything from the room next door through the adjoining door - it was almost as though we were in the same room. Awkward. There was a lot of noise in the hallway after midnight that came right through the door as well. Soundproofing would be a great update to make!

3rd St Des Moines IA

Hotel highlights

  • Steps from Wells Fargo Arena
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking

Located in Downtown Des Moines, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is adjacent to Wells Fargo Arena and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Iowa Events Center. This 155-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Free buffet breakfast is included with your stay.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.


Property features

At Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, coffee/tea in a common area, and a TV in a common area.

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub, River View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Everyone (14) Couples (3) Family (11)
5
Everyone

Great ;location. Friendly. Free Breakfast

By on Jan 25, 2024

Review comment responded on Jan 27, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey regarding your stay at our hotel.

4
Everyone

By on Nov 4, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 26, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey regarding your stay at our hotel.

5
Everyone

Right off the interstate, walking distances to Restaurant and to the arena.

By on Oct 14, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 15, 2023

We would like to thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey. Feedback from our guests is very important to us and your input helps with our continuing efforts to provide excellent service and a great stay.

5
Business Business

I enjoyed the staff saying hello and not feeling like I was bothering them when asking a question. I stayed for several days while attending a conference.

By on Aug 23, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 24, 2023

Susan,Thank you for sharing your experience. We pride ourselves on our hospitality and happy to hear you felt very welcome.We appreciate your business!Sincerely,Brian Bocken, CHAGeneral ManagerComfort Inn & Suites Event Center

5
Partner Couples Friends

Great location, great check in and great breakfast! Some room updates might be nice, but nothing wrong, at all!

By on Feb 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Feb 15, 2023

We very much appreciate and value your feedback and will share it with our team. Your survey responses will serve as encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services to provide an exceptional experience for our guests.

2
Partner Couples

The staff were very nice, but the hotel itself was outdated and dirty. Comparable to a Super 8. The a/c barely worked (the room never dropped below 82 degrees), the bathroom was dirty (previous occupants hair in shower and surrounding areas), the bed was not comfortable, and the amenities were sparse (not even an ice machine on our floor). This stay was not work the $230/night at all.

By on Aug 22, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 23, 2022

On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for failing to exceed your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future.

4
Family

Did like the breakfast options

By on Jun 6, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 10, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience. Feedback from our guests is very important to us and your input helps with our continuing efforts to provide excellent service and a great stay.

5
Everyone

By on May 24, 2022

4
Family

Good breakfast. Clean facility. Great location. Pleasant stay.

By on May 23, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 12, 2022

Your survey responses will serve as encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services to provide an exceptional experience for our guests. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback.

2
Family Family with small children

There was what looked to be feces on the bathroom door, the room wasn’t swept or wiped down, and the overall look and feel of cleanliness was under par with dust. The pool room is also quite hot, over chlorinated, and there is condensation dripping everywhere. It was not tolerable for our kids who were super excited to swim.

By , from Mason City on Apr 8, 2022

Review comment responded on Apr 9, 2022

On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for failing to exceed your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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