The Inn at Summerset Winery
15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
Des Moines has 30 hotels & resorts ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Warm rooms & suites in an upscale hotel offering free breakfast & an airport shuttle, plus a gym.
6221 Willow Crk Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Relaxed hotel offering complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi & an airport shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Functional rooms with high-end bedding in a low-key hotel offering an indoor pool & free breakfast.
201 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Modern studios & suites in an informal property featuring an indoor pool & free breakfast.
333 SW 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Low-key hotel featuring an indoor pool & a gym, as well as free parking, Wi-Fi & breakfast.
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Upscale hotel in a 1913 former bank building featuring chic quarters, plus a fashionable cafe/bar.
2650 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Informal all-suite hotel featuring an indoor pool, a fitness room & a restaurant, plus parking.
2100 Hughes Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
1401 Chatham Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
8600 Northpark Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Contemporary suburban hotel with an American restaurant, pool & sauna, plus free WiFi & parking.
401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Contemporary property featuring a chic restaurant/bar & a gym, plus a free airport shuttle.
11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Polished, rustic-chic hotel with an indoor pool, a fitness center & a trendy lobby bar.
6800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Contemporary airport hotel featuring free Wi-Fi, as well as an all-day steakhouse.
7201 SW 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50321
Warm quarters with kitchens in a laid-back hotel offering an indoor pool, a gym & free breakfast.
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Airy quarters in a refined high-rise hotel offering event space, an indoor pool & 2 restaurants.
435 Park St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Contemporary business hotel featuring a restaurant with a terrace, plus a bar and a ballroom.
120 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Downtown lodging with an indoor pool & a gym, plus free perks including hot breakfast & Wi-Fi.
6880 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Relaxed hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle & breakfast, plus an indoor pool.
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Classic hotel with perks like an indoor pool & gym, a meeting room, plus free WiFi & breakfast.
205 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Business lodging with an American eatery & indoor pool, plus free WiFi & shuttle service.
100 SW Water St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Relaxed, all-suite extended-stay hotel offering a gym & an indoor pool, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
207 Crocker St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Laid-back hotel offering simple quarters, some with river views, plus a bar & a 24/7 gym.
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Contemporary riverside hotel featuring warmly furnished suites, a restaurant & an indoor pool.
1810 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Straightforward rooms with an indoor pool, on-site dining & airport shuttle service.
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Straightforward lodging with an outdoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast & an airport shuttle.
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Simple rooms with flat-screen TVs & free WiFi, plus complimentary parking & a 24/7 airport shuttle.
418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Relaxed hotel featuring a cafe/bar, a 24-hour gym & an indoor pool, plus free Wi-Fi.
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Low-key hotel offering freebies such as breakfast & an airport shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
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Common questions for booking corporate events in Des Moines, Iowa.
For peak season in Des Moines (typically Q4 + spring), book 8–12 weeks in advance for popular hotels & resorts. Off-peak windows you can often secure top venues with 4 weeks lead time. Last-minute requests get priority responses from venues with cancellations — submit your quote and tell us your event date.
Des Moines hotels & resorts range from intimate 20-person meeting rooms to 1,000+ guest spaces. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
It varies. Some Des Moines hotels & resorts bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
Des Moines hotels & resorts pricing varies widely by venue tier, day-of-week, and season. Weekday meeting space starts around $500–$1,500; full-day venue rentals with catering for 100 guests typically run $5,000–$25,000. Submit your event details for tailored quotes.
Des Moines is a strong choice for corporate events because of its airport access, hotel inventory, and dedicated event infrastructure. Use the destination stats below for population, visitor volume, and convention space figures specific to Des Moines.
Yes — these are standard items in any Des Moines venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
Each venue sets its own cancellation policy — most Des Moines hotels & resorts require deposits (often 25–50% of total) and have tiered refund windows (full refund 60+ days out, partial 30–60 days, none under 30). Confirm specifics with the venue before signing.
Most modern Des Moines hotels & resorts support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
High-level metrics about Des Moines for corporate event planning. Sources: US Census, regional CVBs, public visitor reports.
First-person field notes from corporate event planners — what we got right, what we'd do differently next time.
Best-of Des Moines is the most underrated corporate-event city in the Midwest and the insurance industry has known it for decades. These nine venues reflect what the city actually offers — which is better than the national perception gives it credit for.
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