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Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View

Condo with a fitness center, a short walk to Casey's Center

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
In the heart of downtown Des Moines, this stylish retreat offers a perfect blend of comfort and entertainment. Unwind with a cinema experience on an 84-inch screen, indulge in spa-quality amenities like rainfall showers and luxurious bedding. Enjoy coffee from your personal station with complementary Starbucks pods, then explore the city's thriving restaurants and Broadway shows just steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 30 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 327
AED 671 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View

Your home base right in the heart of it all to explore thriving and growing downtown Des Moines. Highlights: -Projector with 84" screen and Bose sound for cinema experience -Tile shower with rainfall & handheld options -Memory foam king mattress & 1,000 thread count sheets, high-quality pillows. -Coffee (Keurig & Nespresso pods) & Tea station including complementary Starbucks coffee, paired with raw & Stevia sugar and half & half. -Office white stone desk - 100 mbps internet -Free parking -Smart key box, smart door lock & Nest learning thermostat in unit. -Designer Edison nightstand lamps with wireless phone charging and electrical plugs. -Spa quality shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and towels provided. -Crown molding -Paper towels, tissues and quality toilet paper provided -Designer arc lamp -Fitness center with a wide variety of equipment, sauna and massage chair accessible for guests -White leather sofa & dining chair -Stylish modern dining table -9 minute walk to Iowa Events Center or Wells Fargo Arena -Just upstairs from the Saturday morning Des Moines Farmer's Market Right in the center of Des Moines a short walk from 20+ restaurants. Connected to the sidewalk system and only 1.5 block from the Civic Center for a Broadway musical or other entertainment all accessible without going outside in the winter or a hot day. Farmer's market on Saturdays (May-Oct). 10 min walk from Brenton skating plaza for winter fun. A walker's paradise! 20+ restaurants and bars within walking distance. Direct access to the city of Des Moines skywalk system. Four miles of climate-controlled skywalks in Downtown Des Moines. No matter the season, you can navigate the city with ease. One parking space included. Smaller trucks, suvs and cars ok. Additional parking or parking for larger trucks/vans locating at the city garage at 3rd & Court. Instructions will be provided prior to check-in.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Designer Suite Splendid View
800162
Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View Condo
Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View Des Moines
Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View Condo Des Moines

About the neighborhood

Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa Events Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Casey's Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Mile - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fong's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Real Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ricochet - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View?

As of 14 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View on 16 November 2025 start from $160.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market and Casey's Center. Polk County Courthouse and Iowa Events Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our second stay and we plan to return next year. The apartment is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and homey

Great location for being right downtown. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faron B., Taylorville, Il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Wife and I was visiting from IL to attend the state fair. This place was perfect for us. It is located in walking distance from so many night life activities and food options. The room is very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay. The private off street parking garage was a plus. I highly recommend booking this location and we will definitely be staying again when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right in the middle of downtown Des Moines. Walking distance to Wells Fargo arena. Botanical garden nearby. Instructions to enter were clear, and once inside, everything was perfect. The bed is amazing. I love a firm bed. No wiggle transfer when you change positions. The floor is a bit cold, so bring slippers! The street is a bit loud. Perfect view of the sunrise!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Clean, cute, just like the photos. A bit complicated with parking garage and key fob and codes, etc. The apartment is a good mile from “East Village” though so there was lots of walking involved to the other side of the river…. I would suggest more amenities to offer. There were 4 kurig cups of coffee for the two of us for a 2 night stay, had to run to Hyvee and buy more! Added touches go a long way with VRBO stays, this was more bare bones. But I’d still recommend it to others as long as you know it’s a 9th floor studio in the heart of downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment in Downtown Des Moines

This is a spacious and roomy apartment...bright with plenty of windows. The full kitchen + washer and dryer were a big plus for our five night stay. The bed is comfortable and the apartment is fully stocked with everything you might need. It is only one block to a full-service grocery/drug market. There are dozens of great restaurants within a few blocks. The off-street parking is secure. We were completely impressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

The building had a great old charm to it. The location is amazing and centered close to bars and restaurants. The place was clean and charming. The property manager was great, walked us through finding the keys and parking which was very helpful. He also always answered the phone, was attentive and even offered some restaurant choices
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A., Duluth, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and convenient place

I stayed here with my daughter for a swim meet. It was great to have a close place to everything we needed. It was a quick and easy skywalk or outside walk to the pool, coffee, and grocery store. Nice to also have a kitchen and washing machine and a very clean, bright place. Will consider staying again for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little place right in the heart of it!

Great place, right in the heart of Des Moines. Easy walking to everywhere including the Botanical gardens. Very prompt response from owner/manager. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice!

We loved the apartment, very cozy, amazing location! The apartment was spacious and comfy, we loved watching movies on the couch with the projector! The farmers market was about 50 feet from the door which was super convenient! Overall our experience was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughter's wedding weekend

The property location was great. Close to restaurants, bars and HyVee. Very walkable. It had everything we needed in a compact space. Very clean and modern. We had a little trouble getting into the property but Kyle was available to help us out. The only negative was the spiral stairs in the parking garage. It was narrow and dirty so we started using the car ramp instead of stairs. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Kyle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location for a concert at Wells Fargo Arena and other downtown activities like the farmers market.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo, great location

I was in Des Moines with my two young daughters to go see a show at the Civic Center. This condo was the perfect location for us. Although the condo has a free parking space, I did not use it based on the description that it would be a tight squeeze for vans. I instead parked in the public parking garage at 3rd & Court (for only $5 overnight), which is connected to the skywalk that goes to the condo building. We weren't sure how to get from the skywalk to the main entrance of the building, but we eventually found the right path and stairway down. Then we followed the steps that the host provided to get into the condo. My daughters thought the check-in process was like a fun scavenger hunt, following the clues and pictures and using the numeric codes. We were thrilled to walk in and see the beautiful space and fun city view. We got take-out food that night from Court Ave Brewing Company, just a couple blocks away. And we again used the skywalk to go to the Civic Center. The 3 of us slept comfortably. It was the weekend and there was a lot of street noise, but I left the bathroom vent on for white noise and we weren't bothered. We enjoyed our stay very much. The host was great too, with quick replies when I contacted him.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown event

The property was very nice and comfortable. A great location for downtown Des Moines events right on the skywalk system. Also a great location for lots of restaurants and drinking establishments. On site parking is a very big plus too. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Des Moines stay

Great location if you’re seeing a show at the Civic Center, very walkable! Great host, easy to follow instructions. Very responsive. Vrbo was clean and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and great location!

I don’t have a negative thing to say about this property. It was a great place and a great location. As others mention, the check in process involves a few steps, but the host does a great job of detailing exactly what you need to do. We didn’t have any issues getting keys or parking. Bed was extremely comfortable and the projector/tv was a bonus. Tons of bars and restaurants in walking distance and host was extremely responsive and flexible. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway in Des Moines

It was a fun getaway in Des Moines. Located near many attractions. Check in is a little confusing but once we figured it out it was no problem. Owner was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kaitlin B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

We booked this property for a long weekend getaway for our anniversary. Location was perfect to ensure we were close to all the downtown activities. Check-in was fairly easy despite the lengthy instructions. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay and Great Host

Kyle's place was great and perfect for my wife and I. Kyle was very accommodating and responsive when we had a question. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Des Moines!

Thank you for sharing your condo with us, Kyle. It was in such a convenient location and it worked perfectly for our stay! It was very nice to have skywalk access in the building and we were were within a very short walking distance to numerous downtown restaurants and the Wellmark YMCA (we were visiting to attend a swim meet there, so it was an extra plus!). The condo was clean, updated, and well stocked with everything we needed. If we are ever back in Des Moines, we will definitely stay here again :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Austin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Incredibly confusing entry, don’t book with young children

The space was beautiful, and Kyle did an awesome job getting it set up for me and my toddler, who needed a pack-n-play. However, there were an insane amount of instructions and I was given wrong codes on how to even get in the building. When I tried to call(several times), the phone went straight to voicemail. The only reason I was able to get in was because a very kind security guard let me in and helped me on the scavenger hunt to figuring it out. The directions could have been much simpler. If you have young children I do not recommend booking this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Korri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!

My daughter and I stayed here for a competition at the event center. This place is great! Walking distance to restaurants, Hy Vee grocery store and skywalk access located in the building. The apartment had all the amenities we needed and was super clean and organized. There’s a yummy Sushi and Thai restaurant in the building as well. We would definitely stay again. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L., Wauwatosa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

downtown Des Moines

Loved the location! Right where we needed to be. A very nice space, clean and with up to date technology. Great TV system and wonderful view. Everything was walkable and parking is available. We would stay here again without any hesitation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely place to stay! It’s beautifully decorated, super clean, & in a gorgeous old building. The location was perfect for attending an event at the Iowa Events Center. It was a short .4 mile walk that was so simple even a directionally-challenged person like myself couldn’t mess it up. It was also an easy walk (2ish blocks) to HyVee if you need groceries. A couple of minor drawbacks— parking nearby first, then getting into the building, getting keys from a lockbox, getting your car and parking in the garage, getting from garage through the teeniest spiral staircase (I am a small person (5’4”, 120lb) and it was tight) and then finding the room was a bit of a challenge for the directionally-challenged, which, as I mentioned earlier, is me. However, the owner has it all very clearly laid out, with pictures. But the door code had changed since I last saw my messages (entirely my fault) and all of the codes and directions are in different spots in the app, so getting into the building was a little frazzling at first. A very kind tenant helped me! So my advice is simply to have all of that prepared ahead of time (a list of the codes and directions) and it will be a breeze. Other minor things - getting out of the parking ramp was a tight squeeze for my SUV, and there was quite a bit of street/wind noise. All worth it, because this was a wonderful place to stay. The owners have clearly worked hard to make it a great experience. I only wish I had it for more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022