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Chic hotel with comfortable, luxurious rooms, unique artwork, and cozy gas fireplaces. Features lively bar, romantic packages, on-site spa, and gym. Easy access to downtown attractions.
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#3 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Hotel with clean pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness area, and large game room. Spacious rooms, friendly staff, and extensive breakfast buffet options.
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Valerie P
Valerie P
@vpopadiuc87
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jun 30, 2021
Satisfied
"Room was clean on arrival with everything we needed."
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#4 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Mixed front desk experiences, praised bar & breakfast staff. Complimentary breakfast with made-to-order options, buffet, and happy hour drinks. Great location near attractions, shops, and trails.
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#5 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Budget-friendly hotel near airport & restaurants. Praised staff & service. Good value, clean rooms, free shuttle. Nearby gas station & convenient location.
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Jen D
Jen D
@MR D
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Feb 24, 2022
Nicely renovated hotel in good location
"Very clean, great comfortable beds, big new towels, great workout room, nice staff."
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#6 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Elegantly blending historic charm with modern comforts, spacious rooms, and exceptional decor. Convenient location, friendly valet service, and luxurious amenities, including fitness room and bar.
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#7 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Well-maintained hotel offering clean, spacious rooms, impressive service, and excellent amenities like an on-site pool, fitness room, and breakfast. Situated across from university for added convenience.
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#8 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Historic East Village hotel with convenient location near convention center, restaurants & activities. Shuttle service for downtown exploration. Beautifully renovated with unique decor.
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Clean, well-maintained rooms with comfortable beds and helpful staff. Unbeatable location connected to skywalk. Pool, workout room, on-site restaurant, and diverse parking options.
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#10 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, and complimentary breakfast. Short walk to downtown attractions, skywalk access. Ideal for business and leisure travelers. Limited valet parking available.
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LifelongBloodDonor
LifelongBloodDonor
@BuddyBrew00
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jan 13, 2023
Comfortable and clean
"Excellent fitness room and pool."
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#11 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Centrally located downtown hotel, walking distance to restaurants, attractions, and Iowa Cubs stadium. Spacious and clean rooms. Features fitness room and pool.
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Loki_and_Odin
Loki_and_Odin
@Loki_and_Odin
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on May 20, 2021
Getting out at last
"Feather free room provided at my request."
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#12 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Great location with plenty of nearby activities, clean and spacious rooms with impressive views. Friendly staff, efficient elevators, strong WiFi, and attached skywalk for weather-free exploration.
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Karen J
Karen J
@J3395NLkarenj
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on May 2, 2023
Great stay
"Nice, clean room with three fluffy pillows."
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#13 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Family-oriented hotel with a water park, pool area, and hot tub. Hosts birthday parties and features a tiki bar. Ideal for special overnights with grandkids.
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#14 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Centrally located hotel offering comfortable, spacious suites with well-designed interiors. Features friendly staff, full kitchen, breakfast buffet, and various amenities.
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#15 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Convenient airport hotel with shuttle service, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and satisfying breakfast variety. Offers "park and fly" option for guests. Near amenities.
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welchadrian
welchadrian
@welchadrian
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jul 19, 2021
Quiet clean , large
"Beautiful room, clean quiet, comfortable couch."
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#16 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Spacious, clean rooms with fully equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and beautiful outdoor amenities. Complimentary breakfast, relaxing atmosphere, and friendly customer service. Good location.
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ginamarieg2015
ginamarieg2015
@ginamarieg2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jul 7, 2021
Clean and comfortable
"Our room was clean, spacious and had a really comfortable bed."
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#17 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Clean, modern hotel with friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and warm cookies at check-in. Convenient for airport travelers, with praised shuttle service and on-site restaurant.
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#18 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Convenient location near major venues, shops, and eateries. Features rooftop bar/restaurant and well-maintained workout facility. Underground parking available. Modern rooms with small fridge.
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Scarlettraveller
Scarlettraveller
@scarlettraveller17
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jul 15, 2023
Comfortable and Clean
"The room was clean and tidy."
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#19 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Spacious, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and central location near convention center. Easy exploring of downtown area, attractions, and river views.
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Conveniently located downtown hotel with friendly staff, clean rooms, and a bar/restaurant. Walking distance to concert venue and Wells Fargo Arena.
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AA
@aaJ7225RW
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Sep 27, 2022
Good place for a rest that's also pretty friendly.
"The bed and pillows are comfortable and the room was clean."
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#21 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Newly refurbished hotel with spacious 2 queen rooms. Features coffee machine, microwave, fridge, large TV, and fast wifi. Delicious breakfast options and friendly staff.
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#22 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Convenient airport location, friendly staff, comfortable accommodations, and complimentary breakfast. Proximity to restaurants, shops, and events. Shuttle service praised.
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iowacityia
iowacityia
@iowacityia
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Dec 9, 2022
Thursday, December 8th visit.
"It’s not a huge room, but it worked for us."
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#23 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
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Hotel with clean and quiet rooms, polite and helpful staff, good parking, and convenient location. Enjoy available breakfast for a satisfying stay.
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Rozafa
Rozafa
@Rozafa
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Oct 13, 2022
Clean and quite hotel
"The room was spacious, quite and clean, the bad was good and the staff helpful."
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#25 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Budget-friendly hotel offering waffle maker, variety of breakfast options, clean rooms with plank flooring. Reliable WiFi, toothpaste & conditioner provided, airport shuttle available.
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Conveniently located hotel offering good-sized rooms and reasonable prices. Features helpful front desk staff, adequate internet speed, and nearby restaurants. Ideal for groups and leisure travelers.
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Convenient downtown Des Moines location, walking distance to restaurants and attractions. Clean rooms with full kitchens and TVs. Impressive breakfast variety, including make-your-own waffles.
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Jessica M
Jessica M
@jessicamV1618GC
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Comfortable, clean, excellent front desk and shuttle staff
"Room was clean and comfortable, although it’s getting to be time for bathrooms to be updated."
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#29 Best Value of 63 places to stay in Des Moines
Convenient airport hotel with comfortable beds, great showers, and helpful staff. Clean rooms featuring good WiFi, AC, large pool area, and ping pong facilities.
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Des Moines Hotels Information

Hotels in Des Moines

115

Hotels Prices From

$62

Hotels Reviews

27,843

Hotels Photos

7,561

Travel high season

Jun - Aug

Travel low season

Dec - Feb

High season avg price

$148

Low season avg price

$129
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$127
LOWEST
$57$234
Avg. temperature
26ºF
COLDEST
-8ºF97ºF
Avg. precipitation
14in
DRIEST
11 in61 in
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$137
$57$234
Avg. temperature
53ºF
-8ºF97ºF
Avg. precipitation
36in
11 in61 in
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$149
HIGHEST
$57$234
Avg. temperature
76ºF
WARMEST
-8ºF97ºF
Avg. precipitation
49in
WETTEST
11 in61 in
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$133
$57$234
Avg. temperature
54ºF
-8ºF97ºF
Avg. precipitation
32in
11 in61 in
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Hotels near the sights

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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  • Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    Open to visitors since September 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by 22 of the world's most celebrated artists. The 4.4 Acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian friendly entranceway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
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  • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
    Reputed for its huge collection of the Midwest's ornamental and native plants, this 14-acre center bordering the Des Moines River features a domed conservatory that houses over 1000 varieties of exotic plants from throughout the world. The center also has an impressive herb garden, tropical and desert plants, and one of the best bonsai collections in the U.S.
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  • Des Moines Art Center
    This internationally acclaimed museum houses impressive works by artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe and Henri Matisse. The center, which also offers art classes, consists of three buildings, each designed by a celebrated architect: Eliel Saarinen, I.M. Pei and Richard Meier.
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  • Salisbury House & Gardens
    Salisbury House was built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife Edith. The home was modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. The historic home contains authentic 16th century English oak woodwork, English flint work and rafters that date back to the time of Shakespeare. Called a "national treasure," Salisbury house is graced with the family's original collection of original artworks, tapestries and antique furnishings.
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  • Blank Park Zoo
    Imagine a place where you can have a wild family adventure viewing rhinos or feeding a giraffe while also helping preserve animals for future generations. A portion of the proceeds from your visit to Blank Park Zoo is used to protect animal populations throughout the world. Blank Park Zoo is approximately 30 acres and features an indoor rain forest Discovery Center, Jamaa Kwa Africa, Australia Adventure, Kids Kingdom, Great Cats Complex, a Sea Lion and Seal pool and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines hotels

Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel, and AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Capitol Building. See the full list: Hotels near Capitol Building.

Popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds include Des Lux Hotel, Surety Hotel, and Hilton Des Moines Downtown. See the full list: Hotels near Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Popular hotels close to Des Moines Airport include Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham des Moines Airport, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Des Moines Airport.

A few of the most popular hotels near Pappajohn Sculpture Park are Des Lux Hotel, Surety Hotel, and Hilton Des Moines Downtown. See the full list: Hotels near Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Des Moines are Surety Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, and Hilton Des Moines Downtown. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Des Moines.

Popular cheap hotels in Des Moines include Baymont by Wyndham des Moines Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham des Moines Airport. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Des Moines.

Des Lux Hotel, Baymont by Wyndham des Moines Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport all received great reviews from families traveling in Des Moines. See the full list: Des Moines Family Hotels.

Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Des Moines include Baymont by Wyndham des Moines Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Des Moines.

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