Local Hotel Information
The majority of symposium sessions and side events will take place at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. When contacting any of the Hotels listed below, in order to get a special rate, you need to ask for the "World Food Prize Room Block."
DOWNTOWN DES MOINES AREA HOTELS
Des Moines Marriott Downtown (Conference Venue)
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Tel: 515-245-5500
Visit the Des Moines Marriott website
Please call the Marriott Downtown Des Moines at 515-245-5500 and ask for Reservations. When booking, please mention that you are attending the World Food Prize.
Lounges and casual meeting places:
For more information on lounge and meeting room arrangements, please contact the Des Moines Marriott Downtown directly.
The following hotels are connected to the Marriott via the Skywalk.
Hyatt Place
418 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Tel: 515-282-5555
Visit the Hyatt Place website
For more information on reservations and private meeting room arrangements, please contact Hyatt Place directly
The following hotels are listed in order from shortest to longest distance from the Marriott.
Residence Inn Des Moines (.07 miles)
100 SW Water Street
Des Moines, IA
Tel: 515-288-4500
Visit the Residence Inn website
For more information on reservations and private meeting room arrangements, please contact the Residence Inn directly.
Hampton Inn and Suites (.08 miles)
120 SW Water Street
Des Moines, IA
515-244-1650
Visit the Hampton Inn and Suites website
For more information on reservations and private meeting room arrangements, please contact the Hampton Inn and Suites directly.
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines (.09 miles)
101 East Locust Street
Des Moines, IA
Tel: 515-244-1700
Visit the Embassy Suites website
For more information on reservations and private meeting room arrangements, please contact Embassy Suites directly.
The following two airport area hotels located about 15 minutes from the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Please note there is no organized block of rooms or transportation arrangements with these two hotels.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
6880 Fleur Drive · Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Click here for reservations.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport
6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Click here for reservations.
For all other questions and inquiries, please contact Nicky Schissel at nschissel@worldfoodprize.org