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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Erin M

€140

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Todd

€123

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1 km from Principal Park

Dawn R.

€115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Meg

€108

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

5. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Lori

€148

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Mario

€87

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Menashe

€132

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Michael

€128

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Jesse

€103

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park

Candy

€127

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Felicia

€107

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

12. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Ann

€69

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

13. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Principal Park

Debbie

€139

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

14. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Principal Park

Kristian

€114

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from Principal Park

Jerad

€111

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

11.2 km from Principal Park

Nathan

€87

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

17. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.9 km from Principal Park

natallie

€124

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.8 km from Principal Park

Tiff

€111

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.7 km from Principal Park

Ashley

€103

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.2 km from Principal Park

nola

€120

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,098 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,332 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village	9.0 Wonderful 442 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful rooms. Very clean. Classy hotel"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Staff was respectful and my grandbabies loved the pool!"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice and large, the breakfast was good as well."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel will stay there again"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay! Our room was clean and huge. Location is absolutely perfect to go downtown, West or even Adventureland. The staff was very accommodating and very pleasant. I would definitely stay here again."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Spacious 2BR 2BA with Parking, Gorgeous Skyline View, and Direct Skywalk Access!

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay everything ran smoothly.. Very clean property and close to all the bars and restaurants."

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science Center of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Principal Park?

Principal 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 139 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Principal Park?

Adjacent to Principal Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Principal Park?

Expedia has 139 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Principal Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Principal Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Principal Park.

What can I see and do near Principal Park?

Study the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center or World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Explore notable local landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

5. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Cozy Rest Motel

13. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

17. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Spacious 2BR 2BA with Parking, Gorgeous Skyline View, and Direct Skywalk Access!

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Ruan Center

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