
Surety Hotel
Downtown, Des Moines
Hotel in Des Moines, United States
Why go
Surety Hotel is the Des Moines pick when a downtown address matters more than resort-style extras. It suits business trips, date weekends, short celebration stays where easy booking and central logistics are the point. Cross-shop outside Des Moines only if the itinerary is not anchored to the city core.
About Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel is a Des Moines hotel with a small set of verified details: the dress code is smart casual, it is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected for 2025. Beyond those points, travelers should confirm current room, amenity, dining, service details directly before booking, especially if the stay depends on something specific rather than the overall fit.
That makes the decision less about a long list of claimed extras and more about whether Surety Hotel fits the specific purpose of the trip. If you need a Des Moines base with a polished tone, it belongs on the shortlist; if you are choosing based on a particular amenity, restaurant, loyalty program, or room feature, verify that detail before you commit. In practical terms, the hotel is easiest to evaluate as a style-and-location candidate first, then as a detailed booking only after the current particulars have been checked.
Book it for a Des Moines stay with a polished tone
The strongest verified signals are direct: Surety Hotel is in Des Moines, the dress code is smart casual, the hotel has MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. Those facts support considering it for travelers who want a more considered hotel stay without relying on unverified claims about specific amenities or services. The smart-casual note is also useful because it gives a sense of the property's intended mood: not overly formal, but more composed than a purely utilitarian place to sleep.
Because current room types, service details, booking conditions are not verified here, treat the hotel as a candidate to confirm rather than a property to book on assumptions. If timing, room category, dining, parking, accessibility, or special requests matter, check directly with the hotel before finalizing the stay. That extra step is not a formality; it is the difference between liking the idea of the hotel and knowing that the specific stay you are planning will work as expected.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Surety Hotel if a Des Moines stay is the priority and a smart-casual, polished hotel atmosphere sounds right for the trip. It may suit guests planning a short city visit, a work-related stay, or a simple overnight where the hotel itself should feel more refined than a purely functional stop. It is also a sensible option for travelers who are comfortable doing a little direct confirmation before booking, rather than needing every detail to be established from the outset.
Cross-shop The Hotel at Kirkwood Center if you are considering another Iowa hotel setting. Consider Graduate by Hilton Iowa City if the itinerary is tied to Iowa City rather than Des Moines. If a bigger-city weekend is on the table, The Farnam, Autograph Collection and Hotel Deco shift the comparison toward Omaha, where the decision becomes city choice as much as hotel choice. In each case, the useful comparison is not just whether one hotel sounds stronger, but whether the destination, tone, verified practical details line up with the trip you are actually planning.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Des Moines.
- Dress code: Smart casual.
- Recognition: MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected in 2025.
- Good for: Travelers considering a polished Des Moines hotel stay, especially when they can confirm the current details that matter to their trip.
- Cross-shop: Use broader Des Moines hotel context, then check our full Des Moines restaurants guide and our full Des Moines bars guide if the night out is driving the booking.
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- Location
- 206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Website
- marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dsmkd-surety-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
- Phone
- (515) 985-2066
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Surety Hotel leans into its building as the central design gesture: a mid‑century office conversion that keeps the original structure legible rather than masking it. The editorial voice stresses craftsmanship and context — this is a property that trades the generic comforts of chain hotels for a curated, characterful experience. Being named a Michelin Selected hotel in 2025 amplifies that focus on comfort, style, and a strong sense of place. Guests encounter a stay that feels intentionally put together — quietly confident, thoughtfully appointed and rooted in the architectural identity of downtown Des Moines.
Best For
The Surety is best for travelers who prioritize design and context: people seeking an alternative to the city’s typical convention‑center chains, and visitors who value buildings with history and personality. It suits weekend getaways and romantic stays where atmosphere matters, as well as business travelers who want a downtown address with boutique sensibilities. The Michelin Selection signals reliable standards of comfort and character, so it also appeals to guests who want a more considered, destination‑focused hotel experience rather than a generic chain room.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern warmth and quiet luxury with historic Beaux-Arts features, cozy lobby fireplace, and courtyard atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
View
Accessibility
About the Stay
- Rooms
- 137
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Contemporary Luxe in Iconic Beaux Arts Property
- Design Style
- Juxtaposition of Historic American Opulence and Modern Artistry with Mid Century Interiors
Planning details
Location
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Notable alternative
- The Class Act, Notable alternative
- Graduate by Hilton Iowa City, Notable alternative
- The Farnam, Autograph Collection, Notable alternative
- Hotel Deco, Notable alternative
Hotel context
Surety Hotel is the practical Des Moines choice when location is the deciding factor. The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and The Class Act make more sense for travelers who want a quieter, out-of-metro stay, but they are less useful if the trip is built around downtown Des Moines meetings, dinner, or a one-night celebration.
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City is the better comparison only when Iowa City is the actual destination; otherwise, it solves the wrong problem. For readers considering a bigger city instead, The Farnam, Autograph Collection and Hotel Deco move the decision toward Omaha rather than a direct Des Moines hotel swap.
On booking ease, Surety Hotel is the lower-friction play. Pick it when the plan is late, central, logistics-heavy. Cross-shop the others when the city choice is flexible or when the stay matters more than proximity to downtown Des Moines.
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Compare Surety Hotel
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Surety Hotel | Des Moines | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| The Hotel at Kirkwood Center | Cedar Rapids | Preferred Hotels Member 2025 |
| The Class Act | Cedar Rapids | No published awards |
| Graduate by Hilton Iowa City | Iowa City | No published awards |
| The Farnam, Autograph Collection | Omaha | No published awards |
| Hotel Deco | Omaha | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the location of Surety Hotel?
Surety Hotel is in Des Moines. If your trip depends on a specific address, transit plan, parking arrangement, or nearby venue, confirm those details directly before you book.
How is the dining at Surety Hotel?
Do not pick it for dining alone unless you have confirmed the current setup before you go. The verified information here supports Surety Hotel as a Des Moines hotel with smart casual dress and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025, but it does not verify a specific dining format, cuisine, menu, or service.
Which room category is best at Surety Hotel?
The verified information does not identify a best room category. Choose based on the space, bedding, view, accessibility, rate details shown at the time of booking, confirm anything important directly with the hotel.

















