Hilton Des Moines Downtown Opens
March 23, 2018
Des Moines is the fastest growing city in the U.S. and the city only continues to flourish with a flurry of new businesses from Apple to Facebook opening data centers and offices in the greater Des Moines area.
To accommodate this influx of business and further establish Des Moines as one of the nation’s leading meeting and events hubs, Hilton this week opened the doors to the landmark Hilton Des Moines Downtown.
The only hotel in Des Moines directly connected to the city’s largest convention center and arena/concert venue, Hilton Des Moines Downtown will provide the perfect option for business and leisure travelers alike in this growing destination.
World-Class Meeting and Event Capabilities:
- As part of the Des Moines Skywalk system, the hotel provides a direct connection to the Iowa Events Center, offering the most convenient accommodation option for convention attendees.
- The hotel is home to a number of state-of-the-art tech offerings including, touch-screen navigation signage, smart window lighting and Click Share technology in boardrooms.
- For large scale events and special occasions, the hotel features a variety of event space including a 10,000-sf ballroom that opens onto a stunning outdoor terrace.
Locally Inspired Design Story: Paying homage to Des Moines’ agricultural roots and growing tech industry, the hotel features design elements including:
- Windows arranged in a binary pattern to resemble barcodes.
- Custom-designed, circuit board-inspired carpets.
- Light fixtures that playfully mimic the appearance of wiring.
- A rich color scheme inspired by the city’s agricultural surroundings.
- A façade that pays tribute to corn and soybean rows, which Des Moines is famed for producing.
- A rotating art exhibit featuring works from local artists.
Outstanding Food and Dining Program: Helmed by Chef Nick Marino, chef from the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Chicago, the hotel’s Park Street Kitchen will feature a menu of innovative dishes created from locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Location in the heart of it all: In addition to its connection to the Iowa Center, the hotel is minutes away from Des Moines’ top shopping, dining and attractions including the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the city’s renowned Farmer’s Market.