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Group and Event Travel in Des Moines

This page ranks the biggest hotels in Des Moines by room count, based on properties you can book through Engine. Des Moines Marriott Downtown leads the list with 413 rooms, followed by other large-capacity properties across the downtown area and near the airport serving Des Moines. Teams book these hotels for conferences, group travel, and events that require many rooms under one roof or access to on-site meeting space.

Business travel to Des Moines spans insurance, financial services, agriculture, and state government, with conferences and corporate meetings drawing groups year-round. When you need room blocks for training sessions, sales meetings, or multi-day events, the biggest hotels in Des Moines offer the capacity to keep everyone under one roof. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks, whether for a departmental offsite or a regional conference. Engine lists these properties alongside the rest of the city's inventory, with pre-negotiated rates and no membership fee, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms. Engine is the #1 business travel platform.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare large hotels in Des Moines when booking for a team?
Start by checking room count and availability for your dates. Des Moines Marriott Downtown has 413 rooms, Hilton Des Moines Downtown has 330, and Holiday Inn Downtown has 251, so capacity varies. On Engine, you can search and compare rates, amenities, and location to find the property that fits your group's size and budget.
What amenities do the biggest hotels in Des Moines typically offer?
Large hotels often include meeting space, event rooms, on-site dining, and parking, though specifics vary by property. These features make them practical for groups that need workspace and meals under one roof. You can review each hotel's amenities on Engine when you search.
Can individual business travelers book at Des Moines's largest hotels, or are they only for groups?
The biggest hotels in Des Moines work well for both groups and individual travelers. A solo booking at Des Moines Marriott Downtown or Hilton Des Moines Downtown gets you the same property amenities and location as a group stay. Engine lets anyone on your company account book, so travelers can reserve their own rooms at these hotels.
What makes a hotel one of the biggest in Des Moines?
Room count is the clearest measure. Des Moines Marriott Downtown leads the list you can book through Engine with 413 rooms, followed by Hilton Des Moines Downtown at 330 and Holiday Inn Downtown at 251. Higher room counts mean more capacity to accommodate large groups or multiple travelers at once.
How far in advance should I book a block of rooms at a large Des Moines hotel?
For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking, and earlier is better to secure availability and rates. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on the platform. Lead time depends on the season and the size of your group, but starting a few months ahead gives you more options.

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