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    Surety Hotel, Hotel in Des Moines
    Hotel300Points
    Michelin 2025

    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, and 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 smart casual dress code and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. Travelers with specific requirements should check current room, amenity, dining, and 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 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, confirm 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 after the current particulars have been checked.

    Book it for a Des Moines stay with a polished tone

    The strongest signals are direct: Surety Hotel is in Des Moines, the dress code is smart casual, and the hotel has MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025. That combination supports considering it for travelers who want a more considered hotel stay. 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.

    Before booking, review current room types, service details, and booking conditions rather than making 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, and 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, and 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.
    The takeThe 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 detailsFitness Center
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    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives

    Part of

    Autograph Collection160 locations on Pearl

    Planning details

    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
    Hotel contextDes Moines, United States
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    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    Romantic GetawayBusiness TripWeekend Escape

    Experience

    Historic BuildingTerrace

    Amenities

    Fitness CenterRoom ServiceConcierge

    View

    SkylineStreet Scene

    Accessibility

    ElevatorStep Free Entrance

    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
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Planning details
    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, and 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
    Surety Hotel Des Moines and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Surety HotelDes Moines
    2025 Michelin Selected Hotels
    The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids
    Preferred Hotels Member 2025
    The Class ActCedar RapidsNo published awards
    Graduate by Hilton Iowa CityIowa CityNo published awards
    The Farnam, Autograph CollectionOmahaNo published awards
    Hotel DecoOmahaNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Surety Hotel family-friendly?

    Surety Hotel is in Des Moines, has a smart casual dress code, and is MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected for 2025. Families should confirm room setup, services, and any needed amenities directly before booking.

    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. Treat Surety Hotel first as a Des Moines hotel with smart casual dress and MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025, then confirm any dining format, cuisine, menu, or service details that matter to your stay.

    Which room category is best at Surety Hotel?

    Choose based on the space, bedding, view, accessibility, and rate details shown at the time of booking, and confirm anything important directly with the hotel.

    How is the pool and spa at Surety Hotel?

    If wellness amenities are important, check the current pool and spa information before booking and compare with The Farnam, Autograph Collection or Hotel Deco if those trips also fit your plans.

    Do loyalty programs work at Surety Hotel?

    If points, elite status, or member rates are important, confirm directly before booking and compare with Graduate by Hilton Iowa City or The Farnam, Autograph Collection if those locations also fit your itinerary.

    Is Surety Hotel good for business travel?

    It can be a candidate for a Des Moines business stay. Its clearest fit is a smart-casual hotel in Des Moines with MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected recognition for 2025; confirm workspace, meeting, parking, and arrival details before booking.