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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG – Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG – Des Moines, IA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Steps from the Wells Fargo Arena and the Mercy Medical Center, this hotel in downtown Des Moines, Iowa has a free shuttle service to the airport and local area attractions. Holiday Inn Des Moines - Downtown - Mercy Campus features amenities such as free parking and free wireless internet access throughout the property. Guests can also enjoy the indoor pool and on-site fitness center. Genevieve's restaurant serves savory American cuisine for breakfast and lunch in a comfortable and modern atmosphere. For dinner, guests can enjoy the Cityscape Lounge for its view and Executive Chef's gourmet creations.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    The main parking lot was closed causing us to walk from a block away in the rain. Hotel appeared to be in disrepair, entrance way had a roof leak.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Close to Casey’s Center No shuttle from the hotel to Casey’s Center, there was one when I stayed 2 years ago No breakfast service, only saw coffee

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was t super welcoming when we arrived. It smelled like cigarette smoke in the lobby and in the room and that gave me a headache.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Parking is a distant from check in

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Parking

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Thermostat not adjustable enough. Freeway noise a bit much.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The lady that checked us in was very nice and helpful. I would give my interaction with her an A+! What I am not happy with is an issue we did not notice until the morning getting ready to leave. There was a plastic bag covering our smoke detector with a large band wrapped around it to hold it in place. I can only guess whom ever stayed in that room previously was smoking of some sort. When I took the bag off and brought it down to inform the morning gentleman about it he seemed uninterested. Said he wouldn't hold me accountable to it. That's it. He had no interest in what our safety would have looked like if there was a fire. Have your house keeping look deeper into the room when preparing it for the next guest. I wasn't happy about it and he didn't care

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Windows must have leaked during recent storms.. floor in room was wet and rooms smelled musty. Did ask for a different room.. second room was slightly better..

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff could of been more welcoming

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Parking lot closed off, hotel needs updated, ice machine and pop machines not working on several floors, carpet ripping at seams in the room, air vents severally dirty and clogged and poor caulking around bathroom

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    They offer breakfast but it is not free. It is $10 per person plus tip, even though it is just a buffet style continental breakfast. I did still enjoy it, and the staff was lovely. The hotel is also built alongside a large highway, so it was pretty loud in the night with highway noise. That is not something the hotel can control, but it did still affect our stay. I was happy they had a fitness center with all the basics. Overall, for the price point of the hotel, I did expect more.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Bad

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff were great! Exercise room needs to be maintained better

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The AC didn’t work and the hotel brought a fan instead of switching rooms

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    been over week still havent got deposit back

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    it was alright

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The pool was great and staff very friendly

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Their total parking lot was unavailable. A small lot was set aside for hotel parking. It was NOT enough. Towing signs were posted everywhere else near by. Free breakfast ended up being only for young children.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Parking was a little wild since their main lot is under construction. But that should be temporary.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We always stay here for a reason. Great location and awesome staff.

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG is located at 1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. With a Walk Score of 74, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
  • Iowa State Capitol 1.2 mi
  • Drake University 1.4 mi
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds 3.7 mi
  • Des Moines Airport 4.7 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport 4.8 mi

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