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Element West Des Moines

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

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Element West Des Moines offers a peaceful retreat near Valley Junction and the Des Moines Art Center. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet, unwind in the spa tub, or explore local attractions with on-site bicycle rentals. Enjoy the indoor pool and free WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Room options

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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)

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Map
575 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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 - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Casey's Center - 13 min drive - 20.1 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
  • ‪B-Bops - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Element West Des Moines

Hotel near Jordan Creek Town Center
Located close to Valley Junction and Des Moines Art Center, Element West Des Moines provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and a free manager's reception. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, an electric car charging station and a water dispenser
  • Coworking spaces, a lift and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 110 individually furnished rooms have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and dishwashers

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 45 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 cots 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

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Element West Des Moines West Des Moines
Element West Des Moines a Marriott Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Element West Des Moines have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Element West Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Element West Des Moines?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Element West Des Moines?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Element West Des Moines?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Element West Des Moines located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Valley Junction and Des Moines Art Center. Drake University and Iowa Events Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Element West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay! Beautiful full breakfast until 10:00, clean rooms, wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Melanie

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

Vikki

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great price and a Nice room. Nice lobby area for hanging out with the group and a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and modern hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wry nice facility with good breakfast and very friendly staff. Cleaning done every other day. Very clean room. Two small issues, very low flows shower head, and no ice machines on premises. Lots nearby in restaurants, convenience store, and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, great staff, would come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean and nice room size
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property! Super clean, everyone was friendly, good breakfast, and just an overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cari N Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool, hot tub area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a ton of dining options and nightlife within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time in West Des Moines, and at the Element!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the walking distance from things
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, although staff must learn the art of smiling!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and clean, modern facilities. I appreciate the free charging EV charger. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to rest for a night while en route. Property is clean and comfortable and has all the essentials.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

great hotel

the hotel was very clean and was totally quiet in the evening/night. The only thing not great and it not even that big of a deal but you need more ice machines
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The element is in a pretty good location if you want to do some shopping at the mall nearby or if you need to run to Walmart or Target quick it’s all in a central location. Plenty of options to choose from for eats around this location. Pretty easy to get to from the interstate. They have a small indoor pool that was family friendly. The hot tub was outside next to the pool area in case you are wondering. The king bed suite we booked was decent and clean. The breakfast was great, the food was fresh, the kitchen staff were very friendly and professional, and plenty of sitting in the eating area or in the nice lounge area. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was except I wanted to hangout with a fire pit but there was no staff with the knowledge on how to turn it on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023