Travel

Travel Note

Parking

There is street parking available downtown on most streets – we recommend Locust Street, Walnut Street, or 2nd Avenue. There is also free off-street parking at the Polk County Administration Building off Court Avenue.

Hotel

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Rate: $295/night (1 King or 2 Double Beds) Parking: $36/night valet Distance: 3-minute drive Why stay here: Closest to the venue and great for a lively Saturday night—hotel bar is open until 1am

Hotel

Hotel Fort Des Moines

Rate: $209 (King) | $219 (2 Queen Beds) Parking: $38/day valet or $10/day self-parking (Nationwide Garage, 1100 Walnut) Distance: 4-minute drive Why stay here: Beautiful historic hotel and home to the speakeasy “In Confidence” Note: can also book using code 94U in the group code field

Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Rate: $164/night Parking: Free self-parking Distance: 12-minute drive Why stay here: Most budget-friendly option, located just outside of downtown