Residence Inn Downtwn Marriott, Des MoinesResidence Inn Downtwn Marriott in Des Moines, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 53 of 105 hotels we score in Des Moines. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Google 3.0. Rooms from about $132 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 100 SW Water Street, this 3-star hotel sits along the Des Moines River in the historic downtown area. It is positioned near the Court Avenue District and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The property provides air-conditioned suites equipped with full kitchens, sofa sleepers, and private bathrooms. Guests can access an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a daily hot breakfast buffet. Evening manager's receptions are held from Monday to Thursday, and a grocery shopping service is available. This hotel suits travellers needing more space or those staying for longer periods. While the suites are spacious, some guests have reported low cleanliness scores.What stands out

Suites include full kitchens

Daily hot breakfast buffet

Indoor swimming pool

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Low cleanliness ratings

Poor dining feedback

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