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Hotels near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
The closest hotel to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, 0.3 miles away (about a 7-minute walk). Members see patient hotel rates at every one, free.
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Closest hotels to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
929 3rd St, Des Moines
★ 8.2 0.3 miVery good · 1,167 reviews
Free parking · Accessible rooms · Pet friendly
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
207 Crocker Street, Des Moines
★ 8.9 0.4 miExcellent · 320 reviews
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street, Des Moines
★ 8.8 0.5 miExcellent · 431 reviews
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Before you go
Getting there. The same 2024 map shows the Main Entrance and Emergency Entrance near Mercy Drive, plus the East Tower, West and Health Plaza entrances, with valet parking marked near the East Tower, West Building and Health Plaza entrances.
Parking. A 2024 MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus map marks patient and visitor parking in the North Parking Lot, the Third Street Parking Lot, the Health Plaza Parking Ramp, the ground and first levels of the West Parking Ramp, and the West Parking Lot.
Free or low-cost lodging. MercyOne says the Ronald McDonald House at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines is one of only a few in-hospital Ronald McDonald House locations in the US.
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines
★ 9.2 0.6 miWonderful · 67 reviews
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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines
★ 8.2 0.7 miVery good · 676 reviews
Pet friendly
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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust St, Des Moines
★ 8.5 0.7 miVery good · 370 reviews
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Before you go
Getting there. The same 2024 map shows the Main Entrance and Emergency Entrance near Mercy Drive, plus the East Tower, West and Health Plaza entrances, with valet parking marked near the East Tower, West Building and Health Plaza entrances.
Parking. A 2024 MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus map marks patient and visitor parking in the North Parking Lot, the Third Street Parking Lot, the Health Plaza Parking Ramp, the ground and first levels of the West Parking Ramp, and the West Parking Lot.
Free or low-cost lodging. MercyOne says the Ronald McDonald House at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines is one of only a few in-hospital Ronald McDonald House locations in the US.
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines
★ 8.6 0.8 miExcellent · 277 reviews
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Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St, Des Moines
★ 9.6 0.8 miExceptional · 292 reviews
Shuttle · Free breakfast
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AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines
★ 9.1 0.8 miWonderful · 231 reviews
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Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St, Des Moines
★ 8.0 0.8 miVery good · 787 reviews
Accessible rooms · Pet friendly
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines
★ 8.8 0.9 miExcellent · 588 reviews
Kitchen in every room · Accessible rooms · Pet friendly
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Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
206 6th Ave., Des Moines
★ 9.2 0.9 miWonderful · 387 reviews
Accessible rooms · Pet friendly
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines
★ 9.2 0.9 miWonderful · 989 reviews
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Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
120 Sw Water St, Des Moines
★ 8.2 1.0 miVery good · 477 reviews
Accessible rooms · Pet friendly
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
100 SW Water Street, Des Moines
★ 8.6 1.0 miExcellent · 233 reviews
Kitchen in every room · Pet friendly
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Staying a week or more? Instead of a short-term apartment, these hotels have suites with kitchens: Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG (0.9 mi), Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown (1.0 mi).
Distances are straight-line to the main entrance; walk and drive times are estimates. Guest ratings are out of 10.
Why no prices? Hotels only allow patient hotel rates to be shown to signed-in members. Once you see a rate, it is the total at checkout, with taxes and fees included.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center patient hotel rates
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Hotels closest to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Extended stays up to 30 nights
Rooms for treatment, surgery and recovery near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, with cancellation terms shown before you pay.
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Room for two, and an itemized receipt for HSA, FSA or reimbursement.
On the map
15 hotels within 1.0 mi of MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center; the closest, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, is 0.3 mi away.
What to know before you go
Lodging facts from MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
From MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center's own pages, checked October 5, 2026. Their lodging page →
Getting there
The same 2024 map shows the Main Entrance and Emergency Entrance near Mercy Drive, plus the East Tower, West and Health Plaza entrances, with valet parking marked near the East Tower, West Building and Health Plaza entrances. Source
A 2024 MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus map marks patient and visitor parking in the North Parking Lot, the Third Street Parking Lot, the Health Plaza Parking Ramp, the ground and first levels of the West Parking Ramp, and the West Parking Lot. Source
Free or low-cost lodging
MercyOne says the Ronald McDonald House at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines is one of only a few in-hospital Ronald McDonald House locations in the US. It offers temporary housing for families who travel to Des Moines for their child's care. Source
Staying a week or longer
These hotels on the list have a kitchen in every room: Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG; Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown.
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Patient hotel rates near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
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Why book a hotel near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center through Carepassage?
Carepassage+ members see member rates that hotels only allow to be shown to signed-in members, at hotels ranked by distance to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. You see the cancellation terms and the all-in total before you pay, book with your own card, and get an itemized receipt. The account is free for patients and caregivers.
What hotels are near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center?
The closest hotels to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center are Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center (0.3 mi), Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown (0.4 mi) and Hilton Des Moines Downtown (0.5 mi). This page lists all 15, ranked by distance to the facility in Des Moines, IA. Patients and caregivers traveling there for care can see patient hotel rates at these hotels with a free Carepassage+ account.
How do I book a hotel near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for a medical trip?
Create a free Carepassage+ account for MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Tell us you are traveling there for care as the patient or a caregiver, confirm your email, and you can see patient hotel rates at the hotels near it and book with your own card. If a health plan, clinic or care team is arranging your travel, they may send you a booking link instead.
Is lodging near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center reimbursable or tax-deductible for medical travel?
Lodging for medical care may be reimbursable through your health plan, HSA, or FSA, and may be tax-deductible (see IRS Publication 502). Every stay booked through Carepassage comes with an itemized receipt you can submit with a claim.
Can a caregiver or family member stay near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center with me?
Yes. Carepassage is built for medical travel, so a trip can include a room for the patient and a caregiver close to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for the whole stay, and the record covers the caregiver's lodging for reimbursement.
What kinds of patient lodging are there near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center?
MercyOne says the Ronald McDonald House at MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines is one of only a few in-hospital Ronald McDonald House locations in the US. Besides hotels, ask the facility's patient services or social work office about any other lodging it arranges; a referral is often required. Our patient lodging guide covers each option.
Why are the hotels ranked by distance?
For someone traveling for a procedure, a hotel a couple of miles farther away costs more in rideshares, navigation and fatigue than a lower nightly price saves, so distance to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center comes first.
Where should I stay near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for treatment or recovery?
Stay as close as you can: the closest hotel to MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, 0.3 mi away, and every hotel on this page is ranked by distance to it. For a week or more, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG (0.9 mi) and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown (1.0 mi) have suites with kitchens, an alternative to a short-term apartment. A 2024 MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center campus map marks patient and visitor parking in the North Parking Lot, the Third Street Parking Lot, the Health Plaza Parking Ramp, the ground and first levels of the West Parking Ramp, and the West Parking Lot.
Can a care team or coordinator book a hotel near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center for a member?
Yes. Care navigation teams, health plans, COEs and patient coordinators use Carepassage to book member travel near MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center with a branded itinerary and a claim-ready record, free for the organization.
About MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a hospital in Des Moines, IA. The hotels on this page are the closest options for patients and caregivers staying nearby for treatment or recovery, ranked by walking-line distance. Carepassage is not affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center; confirm directions and parking with the facility. More on patient lodging and hospital patient rates.
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