EMC Expo Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to EMC Expo Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $159–$220/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (4) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Des Moines Downtown Headquarters Convention HotelConnected HQ Anchor Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$266/nt Off-peak: $196/nt | Available | |
 Des Moines Convention Center Courtyard & Suites4-Min Corridor Walk Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$239/nt Off-peak: $177/nt | Available | |
 Des Moines Corridor Residence & Executive Suites9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 12,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$215/nt Off-peak: $157/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About EMC Expo Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
IA Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. EMC Expo Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
EMC Expo Center offers 2,500+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 4 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Des Moines is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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