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Element West Des Moines

Aparthotel 9.2 · 204 reviews 575 South Prairie View Drive, 50266Element

Aparthotel in West Des Moines

10 apartment types · up to 4 guests · kitchen or kitchenette

  • Kitchen

    Includes stovetop, microwave, fridge

  • 30–51 m²

    Apartment sizes listed

  • Sleeps up to 4

    10 apartment types

  • Dedicated workspace

    In 5 of 10 types

  • Front desk with limited hours

    Aparthotel

Element West Des Moines offers self-catering apartments (kitchen or kitchenette) in West Des Moines, USA, operated under the Element brand. The address is 575 South Prairie View Drive, 50266. It is one of our curated aparthotels in West Des Moines.

Its set-up works well for guests who like to cook their own meals, people working remotely and groups of up to 4.

What this place offers

  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Dishwasher
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Internet access
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
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  • Low-height desk
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Reception hall
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Pets allowed
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Fitness facilities (surcharge)
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV
  • Sofa
  • Sofa bed
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Transfer shower
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Mobile key entry
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Hearing accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Alarm clock
  • Allergy-free room
  • BBQ facilities
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Bicycle-friendly property
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Body soap
  • Braille signage
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Cashless payment available
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Charcoal grill
  • Conditioner
  • Cots
  • Dining area
  • Electric bicycle charging station
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fan
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free Local calls
  • Freezer
  • Hair dryer
  • Happy hour
  • Heated pool
  • Heating
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Invoice provided
  • Japanese garden
  • LED light bulbs
  • Lever door handles
  • Linen
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Paper towels
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Salt-water pool
  • Seating Area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Socket near the bed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Stovetop
  • Swimming nearby
  • Swimming pool
  • Telephone
  • Terrace
  • Toaster
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Wine glasses
  • Wine release events

Apartment facts

Kitchen
Kitchen or kitchenette (stovetop, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine)
Room sizes
30–51 m²
Laundry
Not specified
Workspace
In 5 of 10 room types
Reception
Front desk with limited hours
Check-in
From 03:00 PM until 12:00 AM · express check-in/check-out
Check-out
By 12:00 PM
Security deposit
Mentioned in property policies — shown with the rate
Parking
Free parking
Pets
Allowed
Housekeeping
Not specified

Inside the apartments

There are 10 room types listed, including “Executive Suite, Executive Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed”, “Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)” and “Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)”. Where sizes are given, they range from 30 m² to 51 m², with a median of 41 m². The largest option sleeps up to 4 guests.

6 of the 10 room types have a kitchen or kitchenette, and the equipment listed includes a stovetop, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine and toaster. Check the room details when you choose, as facilities can differ between apartments.

Some apartments have a dining area.

Day-to-day living

On the service side, the property lists a front desk with limited hours.

There is also a laptop-friendly workspace in 5 of 10 room types and a fitness area.

Parking: free parking.

Pets are allowed; it is worth confirming any conditions with the property before arrival.

Room options

These are the room types the property currently lists. Availability and prices change daily, so use the dates box above to see what is bookable.

  • Executive Suite, Executive Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed · 51 m² · sleeps 4 · kitchen
  • Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr) · sleeps 4
  • Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr) · sleeps 4
  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed · 42 m² · sleeps 4 · kitchen
  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr) · sleeps 4
  • Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr) · sleeps 4
  • Standard King, Guest room, 1 King · 30 m² · sleeps 2 · kitchenette
  • Studio King, Studio, 1 King, Sofa bed · 39 m² · sleeps 4 · kitchen

Arrival and check-in

Check-in starts at 03:00 PM and runs until 12:00 AM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM.

The property offers express check-in/check-out, private check-in/check-out and contactless check-in/check-out.

The property's policies mention a security deposit; the exact terms are shown with the rate before you pay.

Location in West Des Moines

If you are comparing options, Homewood Suites by Hilton West Des Moines/SW Mall Area, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek and Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West are nearby.

Longer stays

For stays of a week or more, the combination of a kitchen or kitchenette and a workspace makes day-to-day life easier than in a standard hotel room. Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what else to check.

What guests say

Most praised

  • Friendly Staff
  • Clean and Comfortable Rooms

Most criticised

  • Issue with third-party reservations

Summary of verified guest reviews aggregated by our booking partner (LiteAPI / Nuitée), updated February 2026. Not individual quotes.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Element West Des Moines?

Check-in starts at 03:00 PM and ends at 12:00 AM. Check-out is by 12:00 PM.

Do the apartments at Element West Des Moines have a kitchen?

Yes: 6 of 10 room types have a kitchen or kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.

Is there parking at Element West Des Moines?

The property lists free parking.

Are pets allowed at Element West Des Moines?

Yes, pets are allowed. Conditions may apply, so confirm with the property before you travel.

Is Element West Des Moines suitable for a long stay?

It lists a kitchen or kitchenette and a workspace, which are the facilities most long-stay guests look for.

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