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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lobby

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Great stay"
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Des Lux Hotel
Property entrance

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Best place I've ever stayed at!"
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Des Lux Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1017)
"Great hotel."
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1126)
"It's a very nice hotel and we had a good stay. "
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Indoor pool

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"We had a nice stay there. "
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (With Sofa bed, Specialty)

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Awesome hotel"
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Always a great stay here. "
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Love staying here! The rooms are very well designed and the over service is excellent! "
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great property and convenient location. "
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (913)
"Everything about our stay was good"
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"The staff here is great. The overall experience is why I keep coming back. "
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (364)
"Quick check in, quiet, right across from our venue and allowed us to use parking all day for our event."
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Friendly staff, excellent stay. "
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Property amenity

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (510)
"The area was clean and quiet. Was there for the National Senior Olympics"
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Lounge

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (386)
"Always a nice place to stay "
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
View from property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (924)
"It was my second stay there and I have no complaints at all!"
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Games room

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99)
"Great, modern & great location. "
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1583)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Indoor spa tub

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1775)
"Enjoyed my stay, super easy to deal with "
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
Exterior

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

2.5 star property
5.0 out of 10, (1020)
"Breakfast could be better.More options with breakfast"
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines

Find the best Downtown Des Moines areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Historic East Village

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Des Moines Botanical Center showing a cascade

Capitol Park

While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Iowa State Capitol Building.

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while you're in town.

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

Greater South Side

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Southwestern Hills

Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Downtown Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Shuttle service to the fair"
Karla 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Des Moines like?

Travellers love the Downtown Des Moines neighbourhood for its array of dining options, sporting events and great live music scene. Are you looking for Downtown Des Moines travel tips? Make sure that you visit Polk County Courthouse and 801 Grand while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Des Moines?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Des Lux Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Des Moines. This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Casey's Center, and it offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include AC Hotel Des Moines East Village and Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Des Moines?

Expedia has 177 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Des Moines to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Des Moines, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Des Moines.

What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Walnut Street Bridge and The Temple for Performing Arts are notable landmarks to see while you're in Downtown Des Moines. You could also plan a visit to Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Des Moines include Ruan Center, Des Moines Civic Center and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. While you're out sightseeing, Iowa Hall of Pride and Des Moines Public Library are a couple of additional sights to visit in Des Moines.