Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown+ Hotels - an overview
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
418 6th AvenueDes Moines, IA 50309, USA
Phone: +1 515 282 5555 Fax: +1 515 282 5552
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown is located in historic Downtown Des Moines and only minutes away from the Des Moines International Airport. Downtown Des Moines features four miles of climate-controlled skywalk connecting the hotel to event centers, shopping, dining and major businesses located in buildings such as the Ruan Center, 801 Grand/Principal Tower, EMC Insurance Building, Bank of America Building and Hub Tower among many.
Dining options abound both at the skywalk level and street level. Visit the Court Avenue District for dinner, see a Broadway show at the Civic Center or stay into the evening to enjoy a variety of entertainment and nightlife. Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, Polk County Convention Center and Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium are easily accessible via the skywalk or shuttle. For the family, Iowa’s famous State Fair, Science Center and IMAX theatre, Principal Park where the Iowa Cubs play and the State Capitol Building are just minutes away.
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All Hyatt Place hotels are smoke-free.
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During your stay, you can enjoy specialty Starbucks® coffee drinks and friendly conversation at the intimate Bakery Cafe. A Host will happily assist you with orders from the 24-hour Guest Kitchen, which offers cafe-quality, made-to-order meals and snacks along with a complimentary continental breakfast daily.
During your stay, you can enjoy specialty Starbucks® coffee drinks and friendly conversation at the intimate Bakery Cafe. A Host will happily assist you with orders from the 24-hour Guest Kitchen, which offers cafe-quality, made-to-order meals and snacks along with a complimentary continental breakfast daily.
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- Complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi Internet access
- Complimentary continental breakfast buffet
- 24-hour made-to-order menu items and pre-packaged snacks
- Specialty espresso coffee drinks
- Self-service check-in/check-out kiosks
- Audio visual equipment
- Complimentary 24-hour Stay Fit® fitness center with Life Fitness® cardio equipment
- Indoor pool
- Valet parking available only ($15/day)
- Complimentary newspaper
- Walking distance to the Hy-Vee hall & Civic Center
- Hotel is attached to the Des Moines Skywalk with access to shopping, entertainment & several businesses
- Complimentary airport shuttle - shuttles also runs within a 5 mile radius when prescheduled with the Gallery Host. Shuttle service is available from 6AM – 11PM

Historic East Village: 1 mile
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May 7 - October 29, 2011: Downtown Farmers' Market
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Downtown Farmers' Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. Come for the freshness and stay for the fun! Regular market runs every Saturday between May and October.
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Downtown Farmers' Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. Come for the freshness and stay for the fun! Regular market runs every Saturday between May and October.
July 29 - August 6, 2011: National Balloon Classic
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August 11 - 21, 2011: Iowa State Fair
"Nothing Compares" to the annual August extravaganza that inspired the novel State Fair and is featured in the New York Times bestseller 1000 Places to See Before You Die. The Iowa State Fair features one of the largest livestock shows in the world in addition to mouth-watering foods. Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Iowa State Fair's world famous Butter Cow. For more information call (515) 262-3111/(800) 545-FAIR or click here.
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August 11 - 21, 2011: Iowa State Fair
"Nothing Compares" to the annual August extravaganza that inspired the novel State Fair and is featured in the New York Times bestseller 1000 Places to See Before You Die. The Iowa State Fair features one of the largest livestock shows in the world in addition to mouth-watering foods. Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Iowa State Fair's world famous Butter Cow. For more information call (515) 262-3111/(800) 545-FAIR or click here.
September 17 – 18, 2011: Iowa Latino Heritage Festival
The Latino Heritage Festival is the largest Latino Festival in the state, as well as the largest ethnic event in the state. The Festival offers traditional foods, authentic arts, crafts, cultural exhibitors, educational areas, entertainment and a Saturday night street dance. For more information, click here.
The Latino Heritage Festival is the largest Latino Festival in the state, as well as the largest ethnic event in the state. The Festival offers traditional foods, authentic arts, crafts, cultural exhibitors, educational areas, entertainment and a Saturday night street dance. For more information, click here.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM): 4¾ miles from the hotel
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Omaha Airport – Eppley Airfield (OMA): 139 miles from the hotel
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For help making a reservation at Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown, or to speak with a dedicated reservations agent, please call toll-free: 888 HYATT HP (1-888-492-8847).
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