Meeting Venues At Des Moines Marriott Downtown Earn Accolades From Prominent Publications

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Making business a pleasure, Des Moines Marriott Downtown has been honored by two prominent publications for hosting exceptional meetings and conferences.

Meetings Focus, a premier meeting planner resource for information on facilities, sustainable gatherings and technology, has included the Downtown Des Moines hotel on its list of "2015 Best of MidAmerica." Determining the best hotels and resorts in North America to host conferences and events, the Meetings Focus poll examined properties on the following criteria: quality of meeting space; guest rooms; services and amenities; food and beverage; tech and bandwidth support; recreational facilities/activities; helpfulness of staff; and overall value and experience. Voters consisted of meeting planners who hold events all around the world. 

Meetings Focus isn't the only publication raving about the hotel. The Des Moines Business Record has recently named the hotel the winner in its "Best Place to Hold a Business Conference" category for the annual Best of Des Moines Awards. Readers of the publication voted via an online open-ended survey for Des Moines businesses, people and events they saw as the best of the best.

Featuring 25,000 square feet of well-appointed event space, the Des Moines hotel can host up to 2,200 guests comfortably. Businesses looking to hold intimate meetings or brainstorm sessions can take advantage of the hotel's 15 breakout rooms, while larger gatherings can be accommodated in the 9,300-square-foot Iowa Ballroom or 14,000-square-foot Des Moines Exhibit Hall. No matter which spaces meeting planners select, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy tastefully appointed decor, high-speed wireless Internet access and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment in every room.

When it comes to fueling productivity, the Downtown Des Moines hotel features a variety of inspiring event menus to help ensure gatherings are memorable and mouthwatering. Whether planning a sit-down dinner or a simple coffee and snack break, the hotel's professional catering team is dedicated to bringing visions to life on a budget. City Center Lounge and Rock River Grill & Tavern are additional dining options on site, making it easy for business travelers to satisfy their cravings without having to leave the property.

After a busy day of meetings, professionals can wind down in the Des Moines hotel's spacious accommodations. Featuring luxurious bedding, flat-panel TVs with premium cable channels and pay-per-view movies, room service, mini refrigerators, spacious work desks and high-speed Internet access, guest rooms and suites allow visitors to stay be as relaxed or productive as they please.

About Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines Marriott Downtown at 700 Grand Ave. in Des Moines, IA is connected by skywalk to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, and the hotel offers a convenient city-center location near the Iowa State Capitol, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Des Moines Art Center. The hotel features 33 floors with 411 guest rooms, 6 suites, 2 restaurants, a health club, indoor swimming pool and 15 meeting rooms offering 25,000 square feet of total event space. Complimentary transportation to and from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is provided. For information, visit www.marriott.com/DSMIA or call 1-515-245-5500. Like Des Moines Marriott Downtown on Facebook and add the hotel to a circle on Google Plus.

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