Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Lobby
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Downtown Des Moines, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is next to popular attractions like Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center. This 155-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jethro's Bbq All Stars - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scopri - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
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 meeting room.
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.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 10 per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Quality Event Des Moines
Quality Inn Event
Quality Inn Event Des Moines
Des Moines Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines, Iowa
Quality Inn & Suites Event Hotel Des Moines
Quality Inn And Suites Event Center
Quality Inn Des Moines
Quality Inn Event Center
Comfort Inn Event Center Hotel Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Des Moines, just steps from Casey's Center, and within a 10-minute walk of Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge and Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens. You'll also find Des Moines Civic Center and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking is also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center include a casino on the premises?

No, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center good for couples?

At this riverfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center for a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 10 per day is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

The closest major airport to Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 5.9 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lyndsay

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was good. Staff was great. They are apparently going thru a renovation so it was a little messy. Updates are needed, its run down. Elevator had issues, shampoo & conditioner in shower dispenser empty, and overall not fresh. But we liked the location as we had an event at Caseys center. Once the renovation is finished it will be a great property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We should have spent $10 more and stayed at a much nicer hotel. We were on the 6th floor and the elevators kept getting stuck on the 5th floor so we ended up having to use the stairs. There was so much noise in the hotel. Baby crying, dog barking. Sounded like the people above us were playing with a bouncy ball all night. Qe could hear all of this over the TV and the air running. Rooms are super outdated. The bottom of the bathroom door looked like it had quite a bit of water damage. The breakfast wasn't what I expected from staying at other Comfort Inn's. The only meat option they had was sliced ham. Overall, I wish we had stayed somewhere else for how much we payed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could tell they were upgrading the hotel. The rooms were good and the common areas were a work in procees. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Saint Louis Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecka

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The carpet in the hallways was absolutely gross and whole place smells awful. It’s way past overdue for renovation. Also, one of the front desk staff was rather surly. The room itself was ok and the breakfast was decent. No water refilling options and pool is closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an older facility, but in a really good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love the property it was walking distance to the event center. We didn't know they were doing construction/remodeling until we got there. It was fine just unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fred, Fayetteville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

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

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE LOIS, Alexandria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk night staff was very nice, but that is were it ended. They put us on the 5th floor that was completely under construction and filthy. There are 8 floors and hardly any cars in the parking lot. They said there were no handicap rooms available so my husband with a disability could hardly get in thru the bathroom door and definitely could not fit his wheeled walker thru the doorway. There was old hair in the sink, the phone was disgusting and had not been cleaned in a very long time. The bed sheets had stains on them and everything overall was old, dingy, and dirty. We will not be staying there again and won't recommend. Definitely not worth the money!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lindsey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall good experience with 2 kids. Room smelled musty at first, smell eased once the air conditioner was turned on. Very convenient location for the Casey's Center, walkable restaurants, recreation area (skate park, trail, etc) within a block.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smelled musty from stained carpeting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't eat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleysia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It just looked like it was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Bettendorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a piece of cake. Even though renovations are in progress, the hotel is clean and quiet. The room is comfortable and well equipped. Access to the Casey's Center is super easy. This is a great place to stay if you are attending an event there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for gettimg around Des Moines by car or by foot. Staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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