See all properties

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Book today, save on your next hotel stay

It's that easy when you're a member of Orbitz Rewards. It's free to join!

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

You may also like

Ad
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

Ankeny
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
6.8 out of 10, 570 reviews
$74 nightly
The price is $83
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total includes taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Downtown Des Moines, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is within a 5-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. This 251-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Principal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Fort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bud Zone - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel with free airport shuttle, a quick walk to Iowa Events Center
At Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free offsite parking, as well as a free airport shuttle at scheduled times. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Indoor pool

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,009 reviews
$110 nightly
The price is $123
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free nearby 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. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 cribs or infant beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG on Jul 19, 2025 start from $108.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Des Moines within a short 10-minute walk of Casey's Center and also 18 minutes on foot from Des Moines Civic Center. You'll also find 801 Grand and Polk County Courthouse less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a hot tub?

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

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Genevieve Restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 6.1 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to Park across the street, in a satellite lot, have to cross a busy street, and then walk across what used to be the hotel parking lot. The cooling unit was not working properly, so the room was warm. The noise in the hallway was obnoxious. The kicker was NO hot water to the room, tried to call the front desk 3 times and no answer. Finally discovered the plumbing to the sink and bathtub was backwards, hot turned on the cold and cold turns on the hot. While leaving complained to the front desk and was told “okay”.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lots of rooms but rooms need an updating!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to downtown and the big Hospitals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lori

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

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

8/10 Good

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you have someone staying at Mercy1 hospital!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transportation was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Zach

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t expect to swim
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

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

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
No parking close. Noisy by the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a block from the hotel with noasaistance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Run down but close to the hospital

We stayed because we had an early surgery the next day at the children's hospital, which the 2 minute drive was really easy to navigate to. The room was kind of falling apart - the secondary lock on the door was hanging on by half the screws, and very loose, the shower fixture was broken, and the vents in the shower were super dusty. I was up every hour thinking someone was going to break it, but that's probably just my paranoia. The pool did not have steps going into it, so it was difficult for my young son or anyone with disabilities to get in and out (there was a ladder). The pool temp was nice & warm, but the pool room was freezing! The lobby "bar" didn't allow children under 18 in after 8pm (even though there was not a single person there, and my son was well behaved on a tablet) so we had to visit with our local friends in the lobby. But it is what it is. Also, the parking lot was closed for renovations, so we had to park in the lot behind the hotels lot. That would have been nice to know prior to arrival. Overall, great location if you are going to Mercy, but I wouldn't stay there with my family again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Very good, front desk was very help with hotel questions and questions about the area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

Hotels

Hotels with Hot Tubs in Sun Prairie
Hotel Havana
Aparthotels Lebanon
Hotels in Shelburne Falls
Hotels with an Indoor Pool in Santa Barbara
Gran Hotel De Lago El Coca
Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection
Waterpark Hotels & Resorts in Polaris
Hotels with Hot Tubs in Beavercreek
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Hotels with Hot Tubs in Eastern Massachusetts
Choctaw Casino Resort – Durant
Guest Houses Frisco
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG
Cabin Rentals Boaz

Flights

Flights from Huntsville to Paris
Flights from Houston to Odessa
Flights from Nashville to Jackson
Flights from Fayetteville to Little Rock
Flights from New Haven to Dallas
Flights from Boston to Binghamton
Flights from Norfolk - Virginia Beach to Cincinnati
Flights from Vancouver to Boise
Flights from Honolulu to San Juan
Flights from Atlanta to Kona Coast
Flights from Houston to Philadelphia
Flights from Tucson (TUS) to Portland (PDX)
Flights from Port of Spain to Cancun

Packages

Venice Vacations