Wonderful space for all kinds of stuff, weddings, seminars, parties and so much more. Space is…read moremodern and beautiful and the staff are second to none. Super attentive. You must be a member to reserve the space but the parking is pretty good and it is very easy to find. The AV system is superb and you could see and hear the speaker the entire time. The Buffet food was good and it was even still hot, the mimosas we yummy too. I would recommend this place if you have an event coming up. I think you could put 200 in the space comfortably.

We attended the Easter brunch and it was terrible. It was not worth $40 pp. the buffet was cold,…read moreunable to chew the Prime Rib and two of us left with upset stomach's. We have eaten there on other days and the food does not live up to the price. Would not recommend Embassy Club West.

This location is a hidden gem location for all of your wedding needs. Quite literally you can hold…read moreall aspects of your event here. The multimillion dollar auditorium is phenomenal, the tapestry room (a little smaller) is great for smaller gatherings, but the grand ballroom in the basement is the crowd pleaser!! Highly customizable to all your needs!!

This weekend I visited the Scottish Rite Consistory for the first time for the Des Moines Wedding…read moreShow. This building was easy to find downtown and we were able to find parking less than a block away. The building has three floors with multiple different spaces available to host events in. The prettiest space was the auditorium on the top level. It has a regal feel with old-style theater seating and a balcony. The people working the event and showing the spaces were very friendly. If you are looking for an event space downtown I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit!

I visited the establishment on a night it was hosting a benefit for a local nonprofit. The space…read moreitself has tiered levels with a large flat portion at the bottom. Bathrooms were clean. Nothing was overly new or noteworthy, but it would make a adequate space to host an event.

Used for event rental. The physical space is beautiful. Easy location, nice clean rooms, stairway,…read moreelevator, kitchen, and ladies restroom. Reservation was reasonably priced and easy to place. Plenty of tables, chairs, and power strips/extension cords were available on site, making arrangements very convenient for me.

If you have an upcoming event, I highly recommend this beautiful venue. They have several different…read morerooms, including a ballroom and what they called their green room. There are lush outdoor spaces. The worship team from my church recently held a recording session at the Monroe, and it was a perfect venue for us to be there. The staff was very accommodating. The building is beautiful and meticulously clean. Have a party and enjoy

I seriously haven't been here in many years. The view is second to none. The food however is…read moremarginal at best. The quality has gone way down. It used to be a place one would be so excited to go to because you just knew you were going to get an exception experience and meal that you will be dreaming about for weeks. However that was far from what we got. It was a very mediocre steak with ok scallops. It hurt my heart knowing the $250 buys you just ok food with a lovely view. My heart is sad today.

I have long loved this place for lunch. Able to leverage our corporate membership so consider this…read morea good place to bring out of town guests for work. Love the buffet. High quality everything. Recently decided to go for dinner. Very impressed. Feels old school- in the best way possible. Dinner and service all felt special. Fresh popovers! Wow. Prices seem very fair for the quality and amount of food. My filet was perfectly cooked and better than last one I had at 801. Highly recommend this for quiet retro elegant night.

I was here for a conference this past weekend and the facilities were all very well maintained and…read morefull stocked throughout the weekend. The building itself was very new and beautifully decorated. I didn't get a chance to explore the rest of the building/casino/racetrack but I will definitely be back soon for pleasure and not business!

Spent a few days out in Iowa and 90% of it was spent at Prairie Meadows (the other 10% at the…read moreairport or traveling to and from). Was able to stay a few nights, walk around the entire conference area, ate at the cafe, passed through the casino area, and back to the horse track area for a private party throughout my stay here. CONFERENCE MEETING ROOMS - Spacious and clean, but a little dated compared to the modern lobby area, however it added it's own charm in a certain way. Really liked how open the hallways and rooms were and the multiple entrances and exits. CAFE - Checked in late and was fortunate enough to grab a bite here before it closed for the evening. Ordered a Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta with a side of Chicken Noodle Soup and it was big enough to last me two days! Maybe this is me coming from CA, but damn food is cheap in Iowa!! A little on the salty side here but not bad at all! Would definitely order again. CASINO AREA - I am not much of a gambler by any means, but on my short walk passing through to get to the horse tracks, it smelled just like any Vegas Casino (smoke) and sounded just as animated with the slots lighting up on every pull. I would definitely have spent some time here if I had some gambling blood in me. HORSE TRACKS - Ever since I heard about the Del Mar Fairgrounds shooting an injured racehorse right on the tracks on opening day, I haven't been able to look at the sport the same way. In any case, this venue did offer a nice outdoor tented area and trailer directly in front of the tracks, complete with a bar and hor dourves for private parties. My colleague and I both agreed that this was a nice little getaway spot and on the way out, caught a few races and was amused with the clever names the announcer was riffling off. The ENTIRE facility was FREEZING the whole time I was there. We all joked around how we could save the venue thousands of dollars by just turning it up a couple notches. I think my thermostat read 60 when I got to my room. BRRRR!!!!!! One final thing.... the reason why I can't give the 5 stars, was because for whatever reason, those in my group who checked in before and after me all ended up with suites (amongst a group of ~90), while I just ended up with a standard room. RUDE. The room I ended up having was still spacious and the bed was absolutely comfortable, but it was annoying hearing everyone at the event comment on how all the rooms there were suites. NO. NO THEY ARE NOT.....

Beautiful Venue with Helpful Staff and Lasting Memories!…read more We're so happy we chose Bailey Farms Barn and Venue for our wedding day! The property is absolutely stunning--our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful, peaceful, and picturesque the entire space was. From the open layout to the thoughtful details throughout the venue, it created the perfect backdrop for our celebration. The team was helpful and responsive throughout the planning process, and everything came together smoothly. There was a bit of an ordeal navigating the liquor-serving process, which we learned might be a broader issue beyond just the venue itself, but we appreciated their communication and flexibility as we worked through it. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and are so grateful to have shared such an important day in such a magical place. Bailey Farms gave us the space and support to create memories we'll treasure forever.

Wow this venue is incredible! I visited this place as a guest for a wedding. It is absolutely…read morestunning! The staff here are so friendly and welcoming. One of my favorite features it that when you book a wedding here, you get access to the attached houses. So for people coming from out of town, they can stay in the houses for the wedding. Truly a remarkable venue and a great place for a wedding.