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Getting Married in Des Moines

The wedding hotels in Des Moines you can book through Engine are ranked by their reception and banquet facilities, with Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown among the top for its Embassy Ballroom, about 11,000 square feet of event space, and 23 event spaces across the property. Couples, wedding planners, and guests needing rooms for out-of-town attendees use this page to compare properties and book stays. Engine connects you to hotels across Des Moines with the space and accommodations to make your big day seamless.

Des Moines offers couples elegant ballrooms, wide-open event space, and welcoming Midwestern hospitality for a wedding day. The hotels on this list provide reception venues that can accommodate intimate gatherings or celebrations for hundreds of guests, along with comfortable rooms for friends and family traveling in for the occasion. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel Event spaceGuest roomsWedding servicesReception hallBanquet spaceGuest rating
1 Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown 10,725 sq ft 234 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (1,004)
2 Hilton Des Moines Downtown 10,032 sq ft 330 Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (1,001)
3 Des Moines Marriott Downtown 9,360 sq ft 413 Yes Yes Yes 4.4 (1,001)
4 Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG 7,449 sq ft 214 Yes Yes Yes 4.2 (714)
5 Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel 6,496 sq ft 209 Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,000)
6 Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5,200 sq ft 166 Yes Yes Yes 2.7 (1,229)
7 Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG 4,554 sq ft 251 Yes Yes Yes 3.8 (1,006)
8 Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport 1,674 sq ft 100 – – – 4.5 (735)
9 Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 1,270 sq ft 131 – – – 4.3 (1,004)
10 Sonesta Essential Des Moines 880 sq ft 150 – – – 3.4 (1,105)
11 AC Hotel Des Moines East Village 836 sq ft 109 – – – 4.5 (438)
12 Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 702 sq ft 124 – – – 4.7 (1,003)
13 Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown 675 sq ft 93 – – – 4.1 (1,010)
14 Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive 600 sq ft 135 – – – 4.4 (1,006)
15 Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 598 sq ft 111 – – – 4.6 (1,000)
16 Des Lux Hotel 456 sq ft 51 – – – 4.9 (1,087)
17 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG 425 sq ft 102 – – – 4.6 (1,001)
18 Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown 415 sq ft 127 – – – 4.4 (681)
19 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 735 sq ft 133 – – – 3.9 (1,971)
20 Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road 675 sq ft 111 – – – 3.8 (1,010)

Frequently asked questions

What should I compare when choosing a hotel for out-of-town wedding guests in Des Moines?
Start with location (proximity to your ceremony and reception sites), then look at guest-room availability, the hotel's own event and banquet space if you're hosting pre-wedding events or getting-ready activities, and amenities like parking and breakfast. Engine lets you search and compare these hotels side by side, and for blocks of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. You can also check rates, read reviews, and confirm availability before you decide.
How far in advance should I reserve a block of rooms for my wedding?
Most couples book their room block six to nine months before the wedding date, especially for popular seasons or weekends. Booking early gives your guests better availability and often better rates. For a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups manages the reservation, and for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine.
Should I choose a hotel close to my ceremony venue or one that's convenient for the wedding party?
It depends on your priorities. A hotel near the ceremony makes travel easier for everyone, especially if many guests are coming from out of town. If your wedding party needs space to get ready, consider a property with banquet and event space, such as the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown or the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Engine lets you compare locations, amenities, and event facilities to find the right fit.
What makes a hotel a good fit for a wedding in Des Moines?
Look for a property with enough guest rooms for your out-of-town visitors, plus banquet and event space if you're hosting your reception or rehearsal dinner on-site. The Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown, for example, offers 23 event spaces and about 11,000 square feet in its largest ballroom, while the Hilton Des Moines Downtown has 5 event spaces and about 10,000 square feet in the Cloud Ballroom. The hotel's event space can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces, or arranged with the property directly.
How does billing work when I book a room block for my wedding?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing and multiple payment options, so you can manage costs in one place without a membership fee. For blocks of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking and billing. For 8 or fewer, you book self-serve and can still take advantage of pre-negotiated rates and flexible payment.

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