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About the Hotel

575 South Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Element West Des Moines offers modern accommodations with eco-friendly features, including a daily Grab and Go breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The 3-star West Des Moines hotel features amenities such as a fitness center, indoor pool, and terrace, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Element West Des Moines are designed for comfort and convenience, featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Selected units include kitchenettes equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, and microwave, allowing for meal preparation during your stay.

Dining & Nearby Options

The hotel provides a complimentary Rise breakfast, offering options such as breakfast tacos and avocado toast. An array of nearby dining options includes Bonefish Grill and Banana Leaf Asian Bistro, both within a short distance.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure amenities at Element West Des Moines include a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, and garden area for relaxation. Guests can participate in activities such as cycling, with proximity to various attractions including Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Services & Transportation

Business professionals can utilize the hotel’s three meeting rooms for events and conferences. Element West Des Moines also offers complimentary parking and is conveniently located approximately 9.5 miles from Des Moines International Airport.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

King Studio

Max:

2 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Coffee machine

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Standard King Guest Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

39 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

West Des Moines 1.4 mi

Airports

Des Moines International (DSM) 9.3 mi

Boone Municipal (BNW) 40.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast options were good, especially the special of the day, which was perfectly prepared to my taste.” view full review

Cozy Sitting Area

“The hotel provided a wonderful sitting area both inside and outside, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a morning coffee.” view full review

Comfortable Beds!

“The beds in the room were incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a long day.” view full review

Nice Room Setup

“The room was equipped with everything I needed for a short stay, making it a great choice for a quick getaway.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Cycling

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

575 South Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

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575 South Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

City landmarks

Funny Bone Comedy Club

2400 ft

West Des Moines Calvary Baptist Church

2400 ft

Mall

West Glen Town Center

2400 ft

Shopping Area

Jordan Creek Town Center

1.3 mi

Century 20 Jordan Creek

1.1 mi

Church

West Des Moines Christian Church

5200 ft

Jordan Creek Amphitheater

1.1 mi

Valley Stadium

1.1 mi

Church

Valley Church

1.1 mi

Stadiums

Red Army Menace Supporters

1.2 mi

Jordan Creek Town Center Mall

1.3 mi

Red

1.3 mi

Mines of Spain

1.3 mi

Crosspointe Church

1.4 mi

Hydraulic Jump 2

1.4 mi

Parks

Raccoon River Park

3.0 mi

Succulent Bloom

1.4 mi

Circle of Life

1.4 mi

Grow

1.4 mi

Columnar

1.4 mi

Wings

1.4 mi

Ward

1.4 mi

Leap

1.4 mi

Bennett Schoolhouse

1.4 mi

Jamie Hurd Amphitheater

1.5 mi

Bird House

1.5 mi

American Dreamer

1.5 mi

Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

1.6 mi

Church

Grace West Church

1.7 mi

Church

Calvary Chapel Living Hope

1.8 mi

Nearby

West Des Moines Calvary Baptist Church

1900 ft

Restaurants

Wellman's Pub and Rooftop

700 ft

597 Market St

Bonefish Grill

1600 ft

650 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100

Banana Leaf Asian Bistro

1300 ft

5515 Mills Civic Pkwy West Glen Town Center

Banana Leaf

1300 ft

5515 Mills Civic Pkwy

Blu Toro

1500 ft

5585 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 110 West Glen Town Center

Get Fit Grill

1600 ft

5585 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 140 #140

Coffee & Bagels

1300 ft

5901 Mills Civic Parkway Suite 1000

WineStyles Tasting

1400 ft

5515 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 120

Nicks

1600 ft

5465 Mills Civic Pkwy

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

86%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

modern

overworked staff

disappointing service

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

9.2

Location

9.3

Service

8.7

Dining

7.7

Julian

United States of America, March 2024

9.4/10

The hotel is centrally located to various points of interest, entertainment, and dining in the Des Moines metro area. The rooms are fantastic, super clean, and provide a very comfortable bed after a long day of travel. The service was just perfect, with extremely nice and very helpful staff to everyone. The dining experience offered a great amount of variety and easily accommodated vegetarian diet needs but was a little high on carb choices. The location was perfect, close to shopping shops, coffee shops, and the Jordan Creek mall.

Rooms

10.0

The rooms are fantastic, super clean, and provide a very comfortable bed after a long day of travel.

Service

10.0

The service was just perfect, with extremely nice and very helpful staff to everyone.

Location

10.0

The location is central to several points of interest, entertainment, and dining in the Des Moines metro area. Close to shopping shops, coffee shops, and the Jordan Creek mall.

Dining

8.0

The dining had a great amount of variety and easily accommodated vegetarian diet needs but was a little high on carb choices.

Facilities

9.0

Modern facilities with great amenities.

Glen

United States of America, March 2024

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was simply amazing! The rooms were top-notch, equipped with a kitchenette and all the modern amenities you could ask for. The service was outstanding, with a friendly and helpful staff. The location was perfect for exploring the surrounding areas, and the dining options were decent. Overall, a great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were so nice, with a kitchenette, real silverware, comfortable bed, and modern decor.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, the staff was extremely nice and very helpful.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, central to several points of interest and with easy access to shopping and dining options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, with a variety of options that easily accommodated different dietary needs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great, including a good breakfast and all the necessities for a comfortable stay.

Jim

United States of America, February 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were spotless and cozy, equipped with a convenient kitchenette, real silverware, and plates. The bed was so comfortable, and I loved the modern decor. The high-tech features like the wi-fi key card for entry and master switch for lighting were impressive. The only downside was that the staff seemed a bit overworked and unhappy when addressing issues, making the service a bit lacking, but overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were amazing, from the check-in experience to the cleanliness. Having a kitchenette, real silverware, and plates was a nice touch. The comfortable bed and modern decor made my stay very enjoyable.

Service

7.0

The service seemed overworked and the staff not very accommodating when addressing issues, which was a bit disappointing. However, they were helpful overall.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for me, close to West Glen and Jordan Creek. Being near shopping shops and coffee shops added to the convenience of the stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was not what I expected. The breakfast was delicious, and I loved the common areas, but there was a slight letdown in what was offered.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

clean

overworked staff

David

United States of America, November 2023

8.6/10

After a long day of travel, the rooms at this hotel were amazing. They were super clean and equipped with all the necessities, such as a fridge, microwave, and dinnerware. Having a kitchenette with real silverware and plates was a nice touch. The bed was comfortable, and the modern decor added a nice touch to the stay. The use of a Wi-Fi key card for entry and a master switch for lighting was convenient.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were super clean, comfortable, and modern. The kitchenette with real silverware and plates was a nice bonus.

Service

9.0

The service has been exceptional so far. The staff was extremely nice and very helpful with information and directions for the area. They were very helpful in addressing any issues that arose during my stay.

Location

10.0

The location of the hotel is perfect, central to several points of interest, entertainment, and dining options. It is close to West Glen and Jordan Creek in the Des Moines metro area, making it convenient for exploring the area. Being near the Jordan Creek mall is a definite plus.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was not what I expected. While there was a great amount of variety, the choices were a bit high on carb options, which was a little disappointing. However, the hotel easily accommodated my vegetarian diet needs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities at the hotel were lovely. They offered room service, dry cleaning, laundry services, a welcome drink, and even a happy hour, adding to the overall experience.

Frederick

United States of America, September 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were great, very clean, and modern with convenient features like a kitchenette and comfortable bed. The staff was top-notch, extremely nice, and always ready to help. The location was perfect, central to various points of interest and with lovely surroundings. The dining experience was delicious and accommodating, especially for those with special dietary needs. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with just a couple of minor drawbacks.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were great and very clean, with modern features like a Wi-Fi key card for entry and a master switch for lighting. It was so nice having a kitchenette, real silverware and plates, a comfortable bed, and modern decor.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, nice, and extremely helpful with any information or directions needed.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, close to shopping, entertainment, dining, and scenic back patio areas. It was also convenient to West Glen and Jordan Creek.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delicious and I loved the common areas. The variety of options easily accommodated vegetarian diets, making it a delightful experience.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Benjamin

United States of America, May 2023

8.6/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The rooms were decorated very chic, super clean, and amazing, especially with the kitchenette, real silverware, and plates. The bed was comfortable, and the modern decor added a nice touch. However, for light sleepers, it might get a bit noisy.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean. I loved the kitchenette and modern amenities.

Service

8.0

The service was top-notch. The staff was extremely nice, helpful with area information and directions, and very friendly. However, they seemed a bit overworked and unhappy, which affected their level of accommodation.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect, central to various points of interest, entertainment, and dining in the Des Moines metro area. It was also close to shopping shops and coffee shops.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered lots of delicious options, although a little high on carb choices. The common areas were lovely and inviting.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, especially for shopping and recreation. They offered room service, dry cleaning, laundry, a welcome drink, and a happy hour.

clean

overworked