Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
929 3rd Street
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2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
2 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Good location a short walk into downtown, plenty of easy free parking”
“Great location , staff super friendly and good breakfast”
“Big rooms”
“Room was comfortable and had all basic amenities”
“Breakfast was above average”
“breakfast”
“Staff was very nice & helpful”
“Easy to find, easy parking, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was quite go…”
“Good location, friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast”
Overview
Situated right across the street from Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall 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 centre. 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 11 km away. Drake University campus centre is 7 minutes’ drive away.
Traveller reviews
Jake
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“Basic hotel, convenient location”
Good location a short walk into downtown, plenty of easy free parking. Big rooms.
Lemonia Nitsa
couple
September 27, 2025
“Recommended if you have a car.”
Room was comfortable and had all basic amenities. Breakfast was above average. Staff was very nice & helpful. Very easy to get around the city by car.
Louis
solo_traveller
September 6, 2025
“Overall good hotel for Des Moines”
Great location , staff super friendly and good breakfast
Miller
family_with_children
September 6, 2025
“Great city & friendly people all in all hard a great time”
Position of motel was close to city and eating places
Amanda
extended_group
September 3, 2025
“Bearable but only just”
Location looking at river
Amanda
family_with_children
March 14, 2025
Location. Room size was exceptable.
Michael
couple
September 19, 2024
Bedroom, size of bed, location
Amanda
couple
September 2, 2024
“Good hotel for an overnight stay”
Hotel was good with large modern rooms and a gym and indoor pool.
Nicole
solo_traveller
August 6, 2024
“Great spot”
It was central to where I was. It was easy to get to, and the people were great.
Fabiola
family_with_children
July 24, 2024
“Excellent location”
breakfast
Stacey
family_with_children
July 1, 2024
“Had a pleasant stay”
Was great
Mary
family_with_children
June 29, 2024
“Thank you”
Breakfast was good. Location awesome. Lighting was terrible. The girls struggled putting on makeup and drying hair in the small bathroom! But it worked and we had a great time!
Melanie
couple
May 19, 2024
Pillows could be better
Julie
extended_group
October 5, 2023
“Disappointed. Chose this because it was downtown. Would have chosen elsewhere downtown.”
Good breakfast - good location
Gary
solo_traveller
September 6, 2023
“It's a well-managed facility, clean and safe, I would recommend it.”
Easy to find, easy parking, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was quite good.
Anthony
family_with_children
September 4, 2023
“Excellent”
Good location, friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast. Great value.
Valdemar
family_with_children
July 24, 2023
“Bad bad”
Todo estaba mal sucio every thing was bad
Eric
family_with_children
July 22, 2023
“Awesome, will be back”
Great location - wanted to be near the skatepark, was literally across the street
Erasmus
family_with_children
June 8, 2023
Rooms were ok
Kevin
family_with_children
March 30, 2023
“Came to see the Journey concert and this was great place to stay for the night.”
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Visual aids: Braille
Activities
Indoor pool (all year), Indoor pool, Fitness centre
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Heated pool, Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Shared lounge/TV area, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Dry cleaning, ATM/cash machine on site, Fax/photocopying, Express check-in/check-out
King Room
This double room has a satellite TV and a coffee machine. Extras include a hairdryer, microwave and refrigerator.
King Room with River View
This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
This double room has a satellite TV and a coffee machine. Extras include a hairdryer, microwave and refrigerator.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The quadruple room is furnished with a desk and a seating area. The unit offers 2 beds.
King Suite with River View
The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
King Suite with Sofa Bed - River View
This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. The suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
King Suite with Whirlpool - River View
The spa bath is the standout feature of this suite. This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. This suite is air-conditioned and has a TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 2 beds.
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