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Rene Pinon
Rene Pinon
Director of Catering & Events

7 years in business

We speak Spanish

2 team members

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a wedding venue located in Des Moines, Iowa. Situated in the heart of the city, this hotel is beside a wide variety of local dining options and attractions. As part of the Des Moines skywalk system, couples and their guests can easily enjoy all the locale has to offer.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you're planning an engagement party, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or the main event, Hilton Des Moines Downtown can accommodate your celebration. The venue's 10,000-square-foot ballroom provides ample space to turn your vision into a reality. The room is designed in neutral grays, creating an elegant atmosphere that can be kept simple or decorated to your liking. Lighting fixtures can be adjusted to suit your event's ambiance, accompanied by the chandeliers throughout the hall. Here, up to 1,470 guests can join you to dine and dance after you say, "I do." The adjacent pre-function area is well-suited for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before the main meal. For more intimate gatherings, smaller ballrooms that can accommodate 100 to 330 loved ones are available.

Services Offered

The staff at Hilton Des Moines Downtown will collaborate with you to create a wedding experience that is as seamless as possible. On the day of your celebration, they will be there to set up and clean up event items such as tables and chairs. Seat covers, centerpieces, and additional furniture can also be provided for your special occasion. The hotel's catering experts delight in preparing delectable dishes for you and your loved ones. Featuring risotto, street tacos, an assortment of desserts, and more, these options are sure to impress. After the celebration, you and your guests are invited to stay overnight in the venue's rooms and suites. The next day, you can enjoy a number of facilities, including an indoor pool and fitness center. The on-site restaurant, Park Street Kitchen Bar, offers a selection of the city's favorite dishes along with craft beer from local breweries for a genuine Des Moines experience.

What you'll love about Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Looking at the beautiful pictures of this stunning venue in Wedding Wire's photo gallery, you can see why so many couples love getting married here. Hilton Des Moines Downtown exudes sophistication from the beautiful ceiling lights to the classic crisp white linens and fresh, modern decor. It's no wonder couples choose this venue again and again.

Pricing & Deals

$5,000 starting price $5,000 starting price
$25,000 average price $10,000 average price
Bar service
$9 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun.
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
September
November
December

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Reviews of Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Weddingwire
5.0/5 2 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1258 reviews
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

We hosted our wedding reception at the Hilton in November and can't recommend them enough! Great communication leading up to the event - we met many times to ensure details were nailed down and exactly what we were looking for. The food was excellent! We enjoyed our menu tasting during planning to decide what we wanted and were generously sent home with plenty of leftovers. The food the evening of was great and we got many compliments from our guests. The flexibility to get in days ahead of our reception to setup and accessibility to many of the event staff was a huge relief in ensuring everything was ready to go. The ballroom was beautiful, and they worked seamlessly with all our vendors to coordinate and ensure everything was good to go! Molly, Renee, and their team were incredibly professional and helped make our vision a reality. The biggest kudos goes to the wait staff and bartenders - they kept everything flowing perfectly, couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful to our guests, and even were willing to extend our night as all our attendees were having a great time. Thank you to everyone at The Hilton! Lastly, the hotel itself is beautiful and has really clean rooms. Was great for our guests to not have to worry about dispersing at the end of the night as they were staying at the great hotel. Thanks again, Hilton team!
- The Coders
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Laurie Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception

Alex and the Hilton were great to work with! Alex was very knowledgeable, very responsive, and was present on the day of the wedding to ensure everything went as planned.Every single Hilton employee that we interacted with was so kind and helpful, seriously EVERY SINGLE ONE. The late night clean up crew included!

The cocktail hour area was spacious, bar set up was great, hors d’oeuvres were very good. The banquet room is modern, spacious, and was perfect for our event. The bar set up in the ballroom looked classy. Dance floor was perfect sized. The backdrop for behind the head table looked fantastic- they hung some neon signs for us on it and it was perfect! Service during dinner was timely, food was very good.

HIGHLY recommend the Hilton and their staff to host your event (ours was a wedding)!
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Team

Rene Pinon
Rene Pinon
Director of Catering & Events
Molly Spurgin
Molly Spurgin
Senior Catering Manager

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown frequently asked questions

Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hilton Des Moines Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Des Moines Downtown is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Hilton Des Moines Downtown currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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