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Element West Des Moines

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Courtyard
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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575 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
  • West Glen Town Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

West Des Moines

Located in West Des Moines, Element West Des Moines is in a shopping district, a 2-minute drive from Jordan Creek Town Center and 8 minutes from Valley Junction. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Des Moines Art Center and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Drake University.

What's nearby

  • West Glen Town Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Valley Junction - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Drake University - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 15 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Element West Des Moines

Hotel with free breakfast, near Jordan Creek Town Center
Element West Des Moines offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This West Des Moines hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 110 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Element West Des Moines. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Element West Moines Hotel West Des Moines
Element West Moines Hotel
Element West Moines West Des Moines
Element West Moines
Element West Des Moines Hotel
Element West Des Moines West Des Moines
Element West Des Moines a Marriott Hotel
Element West Des Moines Hotel West Des Moines

Element West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 708 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Blue Grass

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trista

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki, Milan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. We loved the pillows and bedding, super comfy but not too warm. My only issue was having thick hair and no good shower water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed were extremely stiff and uncomfortable. Hotel internet was slow and unresponsive most of the time. Staff were very kind and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaTanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Location, excellent, easy check in, any request answered and taken care of in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area with lots of restaurants around hotel to choose from…and felt really safe to get out and walk the area…thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Element was very nice and very clean. Our bed pillows were very comfortable. Just a couple of issues. The TV was very difficult to change or find something to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mano karthick arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LU ANN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I wasn’t able to stay due to the hotel being over sold o
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a quick hotel with kitchen and this location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area. Lots of space and extras in the room. Fun to have hot tub outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

roman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS WAS OUR FIRST TIME VISITING YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOTEL,,WE CAME UP TO DE MOINES FOR THE DARCI LYNN CONCENRNT THAT WAS RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE HOTEL( how convenient was that?didnt have to worry about parking at all!!the staff was excellent especially Terril who helped us with check inn yesterday after noon. our breath was taken away about how exceptionally clean our room was (335) we felt right at home,the young lady working the front desk Alba was very helpful on suggesting local eateries within walking distance so we did not have to drive, and when we got back from the concenrt Alba took the time to help upload pictures i had taken of the hotel and pict of the concernt,the bed was nice and cozy it felt like we were sleeping on air!!!the gentleman this morning i believe his name was Michael chatted with us like we were old friends and thanked us for visiting and told us to have a safe trip back, the breakast was hot and had a great variety of items avaiable,,,the only drwback was that i forgot our suits so we unfoutratntley coukd not use the hot tub .its just me and my hubby and he never wants to get away but he chose this hotel all by himself and the venue and even if it was just obe night we are so glad that it was at your hotel!!we will defetinley be back soon i hope, thanks for being such a great hotel which was ewasonably priced and staff who REALLY CARED about the well being of thier guest!!! suberb suberb!! vVERY PROUD patrons!!!! Lori and Roman Madden
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facilities, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025