Surety Hotel

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,000 for off-peak dates, and $12,500 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$75 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

Combining historical elegance and contemporary design, Surety Hotel is the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Be among the first to host your event at the newest hotel in downtown Des Moines. Start your story at Surety For any event, the experience is high on the list for your event, from the cuisine to the ballroom ambiance, crafted cocktails and event service, every touch for your event should be an elevated experience for you and your guests. With that in mind, we personalize everything from the event minimum to the event menu and package and work with you one-on-one to ensure its truly YOUR wedding....not one that fits every bride...... but catered to YOU. The Surety event experience includes event minimums to suit your budget, event rentals only for those spaces that don’t include dinner and bar menus that can include signature cocktails, hosted, beer, wine and liquor or all cash options as well.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-160

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our event spaces

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Surety Ballroom

The most chic and trendy ballroom available in Des Moines.

This space is a unique 2900 square feet with exposed brick, a 100-year old bank vault door, historic ceilings and grand doors leading to the Surety Courtyard.

Guest capacity

50-160 Seated

150-250 Standing

Square footage

2,969

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Food and Beverage average minimum of $10,500.00++

Available services that can be provided by Surety Hotel

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Accommodations

  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Single king rooms

Reviews

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  • Dream wedding venue

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    •Megan•2 years ago

    We absolutely loved Surety Hotel! Tara and her team went above and beyond to make our day extra special. We loved every second of our wedding weekend.

  • Best wedding Venue in Des Moines!

    •Verified review
    •M + J•2 years ago

    Being a wedding vendor myself, I've seen and experienced all levels of venues and staff and can not say enough amazing things about the team at Surety! Tara, Taylor and the team exceeded every expectation on all counts. If you're looking for a beautiful space with unmatched service, look no further!

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