Element West Des Moines

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Jordan Creek Town Center

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

West Des Moines

At Element West Des Moines, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 7.4 km (4.6 mi) from Valley Junction. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and Hot tub as well as access to free bike hire. Business travelers can take advantage of 3 meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class West Des Moines hotel include Des Moines Art Center and 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - West Des Moines, IA - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Element West Des Moines

Hotel with free breakfast, near Jordan Creek Town Center
As a guest of Element West Des Moines, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Element West Des Moines. Self parking is free.

This 3-star West Des Moines hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Element West Des Moines offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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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 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • 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
  • Desk chair
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Element West Des Moines a Marriott Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Element West Des Moines?

Element West Des Moines offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Element West Des Moines?

Yep, Element West Des Moines has a free self car park.

Does Element West Des Moines have a pool?

Element West Des Moines has an indoor pool.

Is Element West Des Moines family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Element West Des Moines is a hit with families.

Does Element West Des Moines serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is on offer weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Element West Des Moines?

No, Element West Des Moines does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Element West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Element West Des Moines?

Furry friends are welcome at Element West Des Moines, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 45 kg per pet.

Reviews

Element West Des Moines Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 711 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad breakfast experience. Bathroom sink plugged.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok place. Clean enough but no maid service my first night. Front desk was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bed were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and beautiful view. Easy to access outdoor spaces and quick elevator. The happy hour was a pleasant experience and welcoming after our drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Watch for “incidentals”

Our credit card was swiped at check in and the girl explained it was just for incidentals. Then we got our credit card bill and received a $75 charge for a pet fee. I feel we should have been told they were going to charge us a pet fee at check in. There was no mention of this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick stop but great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Great place

We were there for the State Track meet. Great location with bars and restaurants wishing walking distance. Only a 15 minutes drive to Drake Stadium. Hotel is clean, very well maintained, and a great value for the price. Just FYI there are no ice machines, but they have complementary bags of ice that you can grab at any time in the snack area. We will definitely stay here again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay in West Des Moines. Outdoor hot tub is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ! Great location and we loved the outdoor hot tub and firepit .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Stay was very quiet and enjoy that it is pet friendly. Would stay here again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, very clean, very comfortable beds & quiet even with multiple ball teams present.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

dana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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