Fairfield Inn N Suites Marriott, Des MoinesFairfield Inn N Suites Marriott in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $158 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Crocker Street in downtown Des Moines, this hotel sits adjacent to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena. It serves business travellers and event attendees who need proximity to Mercy Medical Center and Drake University. The property features 102 guest rooms and suites equipped with high-speed WiFi and coffee makers. Guests can use the 24-hour gym, outdoor fireplace, or the swimming pool. A complimentary airport shuttle runs daily between 4am and midnight. While the location is central for local events, the on-site dining options receive average ratings from guests.What stands out

Free airport shuttle service

Central downtown location

On-site fitness centre and pool

Clean guest rooms

Watch out for

Average dining options

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