Lodging & Parking

Lodging

Many conference attendees will be staying at two nearby hotels.

Hilton Downtown Des Moines

Location

435 Park St., Des Moines, IA 50309
(connected via Skywalk to Iowa Events Center; 200 ft. walk to conference)

Rates

  • $152 + tax per night – Single and double occupancy rooms

These rates are valid until Dec. 17, 2026, or until the block is full.

Parking

  • $25 per night – In climate-controlled Hilton garage. 

  • See the Parking and Shuttles section below for alternative parking options.

Amenities

  • Bar & restaurant adjacent to Iowa Events Center via skywalk
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Airport shuttle

For reservations, call (515) 241-1456 or book online.

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Comfort Inn & Suites

Location

929 3rd St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(about 1 block on foot (outdoors) from the Iowa Events Center) 

Rates

  • $136 + tax per night – Single and double occupancy rooms

These rates are valid until Dec. 17, 2026, or until the block is full.

Parking

  • Free parking on premises.

Amenities

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Indoor pool

For reservations, call (515) 282-5251 or book online.

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Embassy Suites Downtown Des Moines

Location

101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Rates

Parking

  • $25 per night in Embassy lot 


Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Pet-friendly rooms
  • Indoor pool

For reservations, call (515) 244-1700 or book online.

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Parking & Shuttles

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PFI Minivan Parking Shuttle

The PFI minivan makes regular trips between the Comfort Inn, the north side of the Crocker Street parking lot and the Iowa Events Center during peak entry times. Flag us down for a ride!

Don't see us and need a lift? Call the minivan shuttle cell phone. Number coming soon!

5th & Keo Garage

Best for: Overnight parking separate from the hotel parking, or for daily parkers who prefer to walk a little farther but remain inside the skywalk. EV charging stations available on the 1st and 3rd levels. Open 24/7.
Distance from Iowa Event Center: 0.3 mile through the skywalk. Enter skywalk on the 2nd level of the garage.
More info: Enter the garage from 5th Avenue 

Rate: $10/day (or $7 for up to 12 hours) 

Iowa Events Center Surface Lots

Best for: Daily parking; a short, outside walk to the venue. No overnight parking – your car will be towed.
Distance from the Iowa Events Center: Depending on the lot and space, you'll walk outside anywhere from 400 feet to 0.2 mile. 

Rate: $13/day
More info:

  • Entrances to the larger lot (north of Crocker Street) are on 3rd Street and 5th Avenue.
  • Enter the smaller lot (south of Crocker Street and closer to the venue) from 5th Avenue.
  • Accessible parking is reserved in the smaller lot (south of Crocker Street).   

Comfort Inn & Suites Parking Lot

Best for: Only those staying at Comfort Inn & Suites.
Distance from the Iowa Events Center: 0.2 miles (outside)
Rate: Free for hotel guests 

Hilton Downtown Des Moines Garage

Best for: Those staying at the Hilton who prefer the closest overnight garage possible, with climate control. EV charging station available outside lobby entrance. Open 24/7.
Distance from the Iowa Events Center: 200 feet in the skywalk
Rate: $25/day for hotel guests