Located close to Casey's Center and Iowa Events Center, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Republic on Grand, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
Located in Des Moines, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village is in the city center. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309
What's nearby
Iowa State Capitol Building
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Iowa Events Center
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Wooly's
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Des Moines Civic Center
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Casey's Center
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
1 min walk
Buzzard Billy's
10 min walk
The Iowa Taproom
5 min walk
The Blazing Saddle
1 min walk
Fong's Pizza
6 min walk
About this property
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Hotel near Iowa Events Center
Near Casey's Center, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Republic on Grand, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
Free newspapers, a gift shop, and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 109 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and sofa beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
Smart TVs with Netflix and cable channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating
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Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to midnight at scheduled times and on request
Free area shuttle up to 5 mi
Self parking on site (USD 30 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 14 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Republic on Grand
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room refrigerator
In-room sofa bed
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Low-height door lock
Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
Low-height view port in door
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2017
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Queen sofa bed
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
Entertainment
Netflix
Smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 per person
Self parking fee: USD 30 per day
An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is AC Hotel Des Moines East Village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village?
As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village on Oct 11, 2026 start from P9,447, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 30 per day.
What time is check-in at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does AC Hotel Des Moines East Village provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 5 AM–midnight on request.
Where is AC Hotel Des Moines East Village located?
Located in Downtown Des Moines, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wooly's, Iowa Events Center, and Casey's Center. State Historical Museum of Iowa and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 443 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 443 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 443 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 443 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 443 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Jessica
Sep 16, 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
So disappointed with this hotel. They offer a complimentary shuttle within a 5-mile radius and more than half of the time they acted like they didn't want to take us anywhere. They constantly made excuses for us not to use the shuttle. When they did let us use the shuttle the drivers were very rude except Tim. On our last day I had scheduled a shuttle for the airport and when the time came for us to use the shuttle, the lady manager proceeded to say that she didn't have a driver available. Housekeeping personnel never came our last three days to take our trash, replace the water bottles, replace clean towels nor make our beds. If you expect to use the "complimentary shuttle" do NOT get your hopes up to use everyday.
Very clean, friendly staff, bar on the rooftop is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Lisa
Jul 12, 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
First off , the lady at the front check-in had a corn cob up her butt apparently as she was to put it mildly crabby. Then we were charged $35 for parking our HC vehicle. (Apparently you purchase a spot and if we had not had a hc placard we would have had NO parking). However, when we returned from the ballpark, all the HC parking was full! So we sat there not knowing what to do. I had to search for over 10 minutes to find their phone number (which of course was NOT easily found ANYWHERE on their website). When I finally found it and called, I was told we had to wait til someone left ??? What?? We paid $35 a night for a shared spot?? And wait- that wasn’t even all - the rain shower didnt work (and yes we knew how to use it) mentioned it to staff, was told we didnt know how to work it. Breakfast was great so there was one plus I guess. Certainly not work $300 for breakfast lol. My advice. Go somewhere else
The hotel was very nice, the staff was very helpful, they suggested other parking options than their underground parking at $35 a day cost. The disappointment of this hotel was the breakfast that I paid for , turned out to be yogurt, granola bars, plain croissants and coffee, was told there were not kitchen staff since it was a holiday. From past stays at AC hotels, the breakfast was an elaborate buffet with a European vibe. Great location to walk to shopping, restaurants or other attractions!
Our shower head did not stay in place to allow for a normal shower, it would not stay up on the pole.
The staff was great and overall experience was good.
We recently booked a two queen room with expedia and for AC Hotel Des Moines and
when we checked in they said you had book us for a king with a sofa bed. We specifically booked 2 queens because my sister was traveling with us and she has a bad back so you guys changed our reservation.This is the second time this has happened and the desk said it happens alot with Expedia. We want a refund for the difference in the cost of the room. You ruined my sisters trip!!!
Super nice hotel. Right downtown! Great rooftop bar! We went to a concert at Woolley’s and it was right around the corner. Will definitely stay here again!
Great hotel in a great location in downtown Des Moines
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Cathy
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was beautiful! Close to lots of food, bars, & Wooly’s! Parking was non issue… lots of on street parking available… free parking on Sunday. There’s a super cute plant shop across the street you should take a look at.