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22 years in business

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A wedding venue featuring a classic indoor ballroom located in Urbandale, Iowa, the Hilton Garden Inn hotel has an experienced team that is ready to help you plan your wedding day stress-free. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale can create event spaces for various parties and function sizes. The hotel aims to help create a memorable experience on the big day, crafting a celebration of the highest quality.

Facilities and Capacity

The hotel can accommodate up to 270 guests for your wedding reception in the main ballroom. For the rehearsal dinner, the indoor space can hold up to 60 guests. The Hilton Garden Inn has nearly 10,000 square feet of adaptable event space.

Services Offered

  • Suite accommodations for the Bridal Couple on your Wedding Night
  • Breakfast for Two the Following Morning in The Garden Grille + Bar
  • Champagne or Sparkling Cider Toast for all your Guests
  • House Centerpiece (Mirror, Votives & Fresh Floating Flower Vase) to Compliment Your Wedding Décor
  • White House Linen to Scape Your Banquet Tables
  • Tables for Gifts, Cake, DJ, Place Cards, and Guestbook
  • Head Table Layout of Your Choice on Raised Platform
  • Back Drop with Uplighting Behind the Head Table
  • Cake-Cutting Service
  • House Black Chair Covers on all Banquet Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Audio Visual to Include Wireless Microphone for Toasts, LCD Projector, Mixer, and Screen

Cuisine

One of the biggest perks to hosting your event at the Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn is our in-house kitchen and full staff. We can customize any menu or create something special just for you! We do allow clients to bring in specialty desserts, such as wedding cakes. We provide full-service events for you and your guests!

Location

Off I-80/35 in Des Moines' suburban Northside commercial area near the headquarters of John Deere, Rain & Hail Insurance, and Corteva AgriScience. 20 minutes to downtown. Near jogging & biking trails, two shopping malls, Iowa's largest IMAX screen at The Palms Theatres, a variety of restaurants, and several golf courses.

What You'll Love About Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Couples love the way this venue took the weight off their shoulders when it came to planning their big day. Their expert events team provided a level of support with everything from decor to catering, ensuring the details reflected their taste and vision. To learn more about the professional hospitality at this venue, check out the reviews.

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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?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Weddingwire
4.9/5 31 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1032 reviews
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Lisa Sent on 07/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience

My daughter was married on June 26, 2021 and we held the reception at the Hilton Garden Inn in Urbandale, Iowa. I HIGHLY recommend the Hilton Garden Inn as a wedding reception venue! We worked primarily with Miki, Kathy, Kelli and James. Throughout the entire process, the staff was professional, easy to work with and very accommodating. Their customer service level is top notch!
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Brenda Sent on 05/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Every year since this property was built, I have personally attended numerous events at this venue (as a guest or volunteer, I was not the event planner or bride) including weddings, receptions, non-profit gala auctions, corporate meetings, banquets, etc. This venue has a great reputation and loyal, repeat customers.

In every instance, the event space (as well as the lobby and lodging space) was impeccably maintained and attractively appointed.

Everything about my experience was positive; the staff was engaged and professional, the food was delicious, the space was attractive and the parking was very convenient. I can't think of a single negative experience about this venue.

As a guest, I always have the impression that this staff is skilled and that they care about everyone having a memorable, spot-on experience. I always look forward to returning to this venue. I have yet to be disappointed.
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Tara Sent on 04/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This hotel is great to work with. They will accommodate every need you have to make the day special and easy. I would highly recommend using this hotel for your wedding reception.
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Kim Sent on 04/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Very nice accommodations, organized, event coordinator Miki and her staff were very helpful and efficient. The food and snacks were delicious. Our Conference went like clockwork. We will be back again next year :)
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Shannon Sent on 04/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The staff team is EXCELLENT! Rooms are cozy and facilities are all updated and fresh & clean! Staff team is very responsive, detail orientated and strives to make every guest happy!
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Dawn Sent on 04/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The staff is always extremely courteous and helpful. Hotel is beautiful, well-maintained and prices are extremely competitive.
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Julie Sent on 04/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As a meeting planner, I work with a lot of hotels. We have been holding our Annual Meeting and Fall Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn for years now. They are nothing but professional and easy to work with. The value and price of the food & beverage and sleeping rooms is very reasonable and competitive. The easy access from the interstate is also a big bonus for our association. I have nothing but good things to say about the Hilton Garden Inn and that's why we keep coming back. I highly recommend them for meetings and receptions.
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Tess Sent on 04/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful experience. Extremely prompt, helpful, and considerate. Loved working with them and we were always so well taken care of. A completely stress free experience as a bride.
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Tom Sent on 04/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We were so completely satisfied "that is really not the word but for lack of a better word it will have to do". We were treated with such respect and so much
helpfulness. We were able to get exactly what we needed and our guests are still talking about the great time we all had. We so enjoyed the help and support we were
given and the suggestions that were presented so that we could pull this off. We would both like to say to anyone that was looking for a place and the right people
to help with any of the venue that are used for marriages to deeply consider the Hilton Gardens for there venues. They are very professional but at the same time take
the time to get to know you and to get familiar with what you need and what is important to you. We can't praise them enough, they are not only professionals at what they do they are friends that will be remembered forever.
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Rose Sent on 04/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rose Mary Schira and her team did an excellent job in making our event a great success. They were responsive to our needs and provided great service. This property will always be our first choice.
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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale frequently asked questions

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in flexibility.
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