Hotel & Travel Info
Find everything you need to plan your trip to AACTFest 2025, including hotel details, special rates, and travel options. Make your stay in Des Moines seamless and convenient while enjoying the festival!
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Hotel & Travel Information
Make the Des Moines Marriott Downtown your home base for AACTFest 2025 and YouthFest 2025! As the official festival hotel, it’s not just a place to stay—it’s where festival registration, exhibits, special events, keynotes, and workshops will take place. Plus, AACTFest and YouthFest attendees enjoy exclusive hotel discounts (details below). Stay where the action is and make the most of your festival experience!
Conveniently located in the heart of Des Moines' bustling business district, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers affordability and prime access to everything the city has to offer. It’s just five miles from DSM Airport and a mere 0.8 miles from the Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre. With stunning city views, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym, your stay will be both comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, the hotel is connected to downtown shopping, dining, and nightlife via a convenient skywalk system.
Room Rates:
- King Room: $145 + tax
- Queen/Queen Room: $145 + tax
Discounted Reservations:
Reservations open October 1—check back soon for the booking link! The cutoff date for reservations is June 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. AACTFest VIPs get early access to bookings and more! Visit the registration page to learn how to unlock these VIP perks.
Valet Parking Discounts:
- 0-8 hours: $14
- Overnight: $24 per car, per day (includes unlimited in-and-out privileges)
Note: Your stay at our designated host hotel makes it possible for AACT to provide the great discounts, services, and experiences offered during the festival.
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Main Phone Number: 515-245-5500 (for information only--do not use for discounted reservations)
Hotel website (for information only--do not use for discounted reservations)
Getting There
By Air:
Des Moines International Airport
Distance from hotel: 4.9 miles
Airport Shuttle: $10
Airport Phone Number: +1 515-256-5050
Airport Website
Special Travel Rate Codes for Des Moines
- United Airlines:
Z Code: ZPYU
Agreement Code: 256918
To apply the discount, enter ZPYU256918 in the Z Code field on the United ticketing site. - Delta Airlines:
(Coming soon)
By Car
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Other Transportation Options
Transportation in Des Moines
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