The venue is situated 3 km from West Des Moines city centre and 15 km from Des Moines International airport. The interactive outdoor museum "Living History Farms" is 7 km from the accommodation, while Des Moines is 14 km away.
Element West Des Moines Hotel is a short ride from the 260 - acre nature reserve "Walnut Woods State Park".
Element West Des Moines Hotel provides a sun terrace and an indoor swimming pool for an extra charge. Guests are pampered with spa therapy, various recreational opportunities, and barbecue grills as well as the on-site a hot tub and an indoor pool.