Travel & Places To Stay

Travel Note

DRAKE RELAYS

Import to note that the 109th Drake Relays are being held from April 25 - April 28 in Des Moines, IA. For those unfamiliar, the Drake Relays are one of the top track and field events in the United States (followed closely behind the Grinnell Relays, of course). Drake University is far enough away from Rollins that we don't anticipate any added traffic/hassle over the weekend, but we do anticipate both hotel and flight availability becoming limited/booked a few months in advance. Due to this, it would be best to make travel arrangements no later than January 2018.

Flight

Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines has one airport (DSM) for those arriving via flight. Most major airlines have service to/from Des Moines through various connecting cities. While typically not more cost effective, you can also look for a flight into Omaha, NE and drive 2 hours from there to Des Moines.

Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

For those looking to explore downtown Des Moines while they are in town, we've arranged a hotel block at the recently opened (2017) AC Hotel in the East Village. Rate is discounted to $189/night through the hotel block. The hotel is about a 10 minute drive to Rollins and about 20 minutes from the airport.

Discount Code - Mention Fairfield & Wise Wedding Block

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

For those looking to stay closer to the venue and near the airport, we've arranged a hotel block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. Rate is discounted to $139/night through the hotel block. The hotel is about a 5 minute drive to Rollins and less than 5 minutes from the airport.

Discount Code - Mention the Fairfield & Wise Wedding Block

Travel Note

Getting Around Town

For out of town guests, a rental car may be preferred. However, both the Fairfield Inn & Suites - Des Moines Airport hotel and the AC Hotel Des Moines East Village (where we have hotel room blocks) have complimentary shuttle service to and from the Des Moines airport. Both taxis and Uber are available in Des Moines, although depending on the time of day Uber availability might be more or less difficult. There will not be pre-arranged shuttle service to and from the ceremony & reception space from either hotel. Note that parking is limited on-site to ~30 vehicles, so we ask that you carpool if possible to & from Rollins.