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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2-star hotel Excellent 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center – Des Moines, IA
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center – Des Moines, IA
(515) 282-5251
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
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About Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Located right across the street from the Casey Center, the EMC Expo Center and Community Choice Credit Union Veterans Memorial Auditorium, this hotel is located at Interstate 235 and features complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free parking. A satellite TV is included in every guest room at Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center. A hair dryer, microwave, and refrigerator are provided for guests’ convenience. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center has a fitness center. A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and dry cleaning services are provided. Complementary full breakfast buffet is included each morning along with free parking. Views of the State Capitol and Des Moines River Valley can be enjoyed form property grounds. Des Moines International Airport is 6.8 mi away. Drake University campus center is 7 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Staff was very considerate and helpful. Location was very good. Very quiet.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    good for the price

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very nice hotel. Staff was respectful and my grandbabies loved the pool!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    great location for going to downtown

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    close to the convention, well placed security during events outside, helpful staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Would stay there again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location. Great view. Plenty of parking. Our room might be due for updating but overall clean and comfortable. Bed was awesome. Slept very well. Walking distance to Des Moines Civic Center. So nice to not battle traffic after the show.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    My hotel stay was just okay. The room was not that clean, and I'll attach the photo if I can, but one of the beds was covered in dark stains at the head of the mattress. Fortunately, I slept in the other queen bed in the room and did not see similar staining on that bed, but it definitely grossed me out. The bathroom cleanliness was average. There were some hairs here and there and what looked like the beginning of mildewy staining in the tub/shower. The shampoo/conditioner in the shower were not very full and the conditioner ran out after I showered once. Again, fortunately, I only washed my hair once during my stay, so it wasn't that big of an issue. I've seen reviews saying the beds aren't comfy, but I thought the opposite! I slept great. I've also seen the reviews stating the breakfast was subpar, but I also thought the opposite. I think the selection is great for a complimentary breakfast. Sausage, waffles, yogurt, fresh fruit, assorted pastries, juice, coffee, etc. It was hot and fresh, so that was good. Overall, the staff was also very lovely and fun to interact with. If I have to come to Des Moines again, I'd consider staying again, but would hope that the cleanliness improves. They are doing housekeeping "by request only", so that could explain why things are not being thoroughly addressed between stays...?

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Our room had an amazing view! The pool was sooooooooo cold

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Breakfast was excellent especially the banana nut muffins, very fresh and tasty. The staff is so helpful and cheerful that it is a pleasure to stay here an entire weekend.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Cleanstaff was excellent breakfast was goog

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location Very rude staff, filthy facilities, poor customer service

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Tried to cancel or change my reservation 1 week ahead of my stay and they would not allow me to, so I paid for a room I didn't get to use. Very poor customer service.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nothing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nice stay. No TV Land :( Everything else was great!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The bed was terrible. It was very uncomfortable, very hard, only a thin pad on top of a really hard, hard mattress. The room was extremely noisy. The PTAC heating/cooling unit was very noisy and had not been cleaned. We cleaned the filter ourselves, but the unit was extremely dirty and made a lot of noise. The air handler on the roof ran all night and just vibrated the room. Got very little sleep. Worst hotel room we've stayed at in a long time. The positive side was the shower was very good, nice towels. Breakfast was pretty decent. But will not stay here again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Cons : There was no handicapped access to the pool. The floor we were on was very noisy.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    That we had to leave and head home lol.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good place to stay if you’re going to be gone all day. The person who was doing the continental breakfast did an excellent job and I can tell she takes a lot of pride in what she’s doing. The front desk was pretty nonchalant. Not particularly friendly and definitely not rude. Just there to check us in. Pretty efficient. There was a lady talking pretty loud on the phone to another guest about replacing something and getting it mailed out. Kinda odd she wouldn’t take that call to the back office. The room was small with two queen beds. Everything was clean. On one pillow there was a stain so I just didn’t use it. The beds…the beds were horrible. We tossed and turned all night long. The mattress was so hard. For that reason alone, we will not use another Comfort Inn.

Frequently asked questions about Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offer parking?
Yes, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center offers free parking on-site.
Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Des Moines, see business hotels in Des Moines.
Does Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center have a fitness center?
Yes, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center located, and how walkable is the area?
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is located at 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309. With a Walk Score of 68, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.
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What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
  • Iowa State Capitol 0.9 mi
  • Drake University 1.7 mi
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds 3.5 mi
  • Des Moines Airport 4.6 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport 4.7 mi

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