What is Western Gateway like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Des Moines's Western Gateway neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park as part of your Western Gateway travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Western Gateway?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is the highest ranked property in Western Gateway. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Iowa Events Center, and it offers a restaurant and a health club.

How many hotels are there in Western Gateway?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Western Gateway 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 Western Gateway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Western Gateway.

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

For cultural attractions in Western Gateway, head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Temple Theater. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Public Library are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Hoyt Sherman Place, 801 Grand and Ruan Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Western Gateway. Terrace Hill and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.

Western Gateway hotels, Des Moines, United States of America: Des Moines Hotel Guide

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Our top choices for Western Gateway hotels

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway

John

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

11.2 km from Western Gateway

Robert

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Tru By Hilton Ankeny

14.4 km from Western Gateway

Clinton

includes taxes & fees

6 Mar - 7 Mar

Hotel Pommier Indianola

24.4 km from Western Gateway

Dean

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Quality Inn Indianola

23.8 km from Western Gateway

Tracey

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5.1 km from Western Gateway

Wendell

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

14 km from Western Gateway

Colin

includes taxes & fees

12 Mar - 13 Mar

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

14.7 km from Western Gateway

Cheryl

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

16.6 km from Western Gateway

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5.1 km from Western Gateway

Ann

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

14.4 km from Western Gateway

Darlene

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

14.4 km from Western Gateway

Linda

includes taxes & fees

20 Mar - 21 Mar

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

14.5 km from Western Gateway

Bruce

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.3 km from Western Gateway

Bryan

includes taxes & fees

23 Feb - 24 Feb

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

5.3 km from Western Gateway

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Super 8 by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines Area

16.8 km from Western Gateway

Karen

includes taxes & fees

19 Feb - 20 Feb

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 8.5 km from Western Gateway

JoAnn

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

14.3 km from Western Gateway

Tori

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

14.8 km from Western Gateway

Shelley

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5.1 km from Western Gateway

Leonard

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

View all properties

Where to stay in Western Gateway

Find the best Western Gateway areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Des Moines Botanical Center featuring a garden, modern architecture and signage

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

See properties

View into downtown from the Capitol Building.

#capitol #desmoines #city #downtown

Court District

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

See properties

Historic East Village

Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.

See properties

Checked out the Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA. Great spot with good seating, wifi, and a pretty good latte. Nice flavor to the espresso. A good spot for a light lunch wit good sandwiches.

If I have to be in Iowa it's nice to find a good coffee joint.

Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

See properties

Grays Lake showing a lake or waterhole and a park

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.

See properties