Holidazzling – How to Host the Hottest Iowa Hotel Holiday Party

Now you can learn the simple secret to combining just the right elements with the proper place to create a memorable Iowa gathering your guests will rave about. Host your holiday happening at one of these hot hotels and you can expect dazzling results.

Whether it’s a Dicken’s Christmas, an International Holiday, or Winter Wonderland, choosing a theme will guide you and help make it easy to select your party’s food, décor, and even location. Historic Hotel Winneshiek is an ideal locale for a period holiday event. With its 19th century charm, the historic building features original tin walls and ceiling, a beautiful mezzanine level and a dramatic stage to lend charm to the festivities.

Recently renovated and reflagged, the Hotel Renovo invites guests to indulge in the simplicity of the clean, crisp and luxurious surroundings. With a large meeting space that features 32-foot high vaulted ceilings with glass walls and a glass staircase that leads up to glass balconies, this hotel lends itself to an upscale, chic theme for your holiday affair.

It’s the holidays, so people’s calendars fill up fast. You might be competing with family gatherings, neighborhood parties, or community functions for your guests’ time, so giving them a good reason to choose to attend your event may be as simple as selecting the right location.

The newly renamed Des Lux Hotel is located at the heart of downtown Des Moines.  The comfortable rooms and suites make it an ideal location for those guests wishing to spend some time before or after the party to explore The John and Mary PappaJohn Sculpture Park, The Principal Riverwalk, or the Science Center of Iowa.

Crisp linens, gorgeous centerpieces, and holiday decorations come together perfectly when the room you’re trimming is already beautiful. Choosing a place that has a dazzling décor — floor-to-ceiling windows, sparkling chandeliers, delightful architectural touches — makes your job that much easier and more fun.

The newly renovated Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection has been considered the pinnacle of luxury since its opening in 1915.  Featuring glorious river views and elegant spaces, your holiday happening can’t help but be magical.

It goes without saying that the holiday feast must be a culinary dream come true. At the handsomely furnished, beautifully appointed Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel, they combine Old World style with the amenities and culinary delights of a modern first-class establishment. Specializing in innovative catering with personalized menus and creative presentations, they’ll help you create an event that’s truly magical.

It’s critical to ensure your venue has the space and AV equipment needed to accommodate your event entertainment, whether that’s Santa or a celestial choir.  Check with your hotel’s event manager to see if they provide you with free high-speed Internet access, on-site AV equipment, LCD projectors, sound and light equipment, and whatever other equipment needs your entertainers may have.

Still can’t choose? Reference our easy-to-use directory for complete listings of other Hotel Banquet Halls and Hotel Reception Halls in Iowa.