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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake Park hotels

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1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,217 reviews)
"clean room and amazing staff!!!!!!"
United States
Lejla
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Restaurant

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Great location"
United States
Mark
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Indoor pool, pool loungers

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, comfy bed, great breakfast!!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Terrace/patio

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Overall great hotel. Upscale facilities, nice main space, good rooms. Need to add streaming to TVs and would prefer walk in showers to bathtubs."
United States
Brett
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
BBQ/picnic Area

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Pretty clean and quite!! The staff was pretty helpful and kind. Free parking. Convenient location. The only it might need to be perfect is pool"
United States
Miguel
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Property amenity

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (659 reviews)
"Room and staff were amazing"
United States
Jeanette
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Lobby sitting area

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Bed and pillows were great, breakfast was wonderful. We loved the walking trails near the hotel."
United States
Karen
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Gray’s Lake Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Adia and her entire staff were so helpful and welcoming. The room, pool, the location and the free breakfast all was great. Easy to walk and get to great restaurants, an Iowa Cubs baseball game and a free concert on the river. We had a wonderful time and we will be back!"
United States
Anne
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Exterior

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (621 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and breakfast was good."
United States
Boyd
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Basic Double Room

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
12.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (681 reviews)
"Super great hotel with awesome amenities. We were blown on away at how clean and nice the front desk man was. We will be back to stay here next time we are passing thru."
United States
Jacquelyn
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Terrace/patio

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great locations!"
United States
Derek
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

13. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
2.0 star property
11.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"It was quiet. The bed was decent. It was a bit rundown."
United States
Julie
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Terrace/patio

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (898 reviews)
"Lovely view decent breakfast !"
United States
HEIDI
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Gift shop

15. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
2.5 star property
9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (107 reviews)
"Super clean and great breakfast!"
United States
Samantha
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
Terrace/patio

16. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
12 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (709 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
United States
Barbara
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Front of property

17. Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,221 reviews)
"Great hotel all away around !"
United States
Carolyn
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Wildwood Lodge
Property amenity

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"New, clean hotel in a good location and with friendly staff"
United States
Nicholas
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines
Lobby

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (666 reviews)
"The room was nice and spacious"
United States
Linda
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

20. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,084 reviews)
"Very clean an accommodating, the extra evening dining and drinks were great!"
United States
David
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
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Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Dinner served
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,217 reviews
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Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
621 reviews
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Basic Double Room
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
681 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Restaurant
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and close to the airport. Staff has always been kind."
Judith 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hotels near other Gray’s Lake Park attractions

A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)
Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray's Lake Park?
Gray's Lake Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Gray's Lake Park?
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gray's Lake Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport and Des Lux Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Gray's Lake Park?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gray's Lake Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray's Lake Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray's Lake Park.
What can I see and do near Gray's Lake Park?
You'll want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place and Wooly's.