Hotels in Des Moines
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1700)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1700)
- Serene airport retreat with quiet rooms offers easy access to downtown Des Moines.
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
Lovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
7.6/10
Good
(1005)
- Located near major highways for easy access to Des Moines attractions and shopping.
The price is $51
$51
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1175)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1175)
- Convenient Des Moines hotel with complimentary airport transfers and breakfast.
The price is $88
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2.0 star property
Lovington
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1008)
7.4/10
Good
(1008)
- Modern hotel near Des Moines attractions with complimentary breakfast and parking.
The price is $52
$52
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South
7.0 out of 10, Good, (138)
7.0/10
Good
(138)
- Airport hotel with pool and BBQ restaurant, just 1 mile from Des Moines terminals.
The price is $59
$59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1006)
- Downtown Des Moines hotel with indoor pool for year-round swimming.
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1017)
- Stay near Drake University with a pool and fitness center that's open 24 hours a day.
The price is $93
$93
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Greater South Side
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.8/10
Good
(1003)
- Close to Des Moines Airport with convenient shuttle service and cozy comforts.
The price is $61
$61
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.2/10
Good
(1003)
- Stay minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds with comfy beds and free perks.
The price is $59
$59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
2.0 star property
Marquisville
5.8 out of 10, (274)
5.8/10
(274)
- Convenient Des Moines spot with free amenities and close proximity to attractions.
The price is $55
$55
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
- Spacious suites in downtown Des Moines with a relaxing pool and fitness center.
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Greater South Side
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.4/10
Good
(1001)
- Stay 1 mile from Des Moines Airport with free 24-hour shuttle service and parking.
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (982)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(982)
- Just minutes from Casey's Center, offering hot tub and free breakfast.
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Cozy Rest Motel
Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills
7.8 out of 10, Good, (652)
7.8/10
Good
(652)
The price is $72
$72
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Red Roof Inn Des Moines
Red Roof Inn Des Moines
2.0 star property
Marquisville
6.8 out of 10, (545)
6.8/10
(545)
- Stay close to Adventureland with a free breakfast and convenient parking.
The price is $60
$60
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1005)
- Modern hotel near Drake University with a pool and fitness amenities.
The price is $92
$92
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1032)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1032)
The price is $149
$149
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1009)
- Modern downtown Des Moines hotel with indoor pool and 24-hour fitness club.
The price is $101
$101
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Greater South Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1007)
- Wake up to quiet mornings and free airport shuttles, just minutes from Des Moines.
The price is $109
$109
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (615)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(615)
- Unwind by Des Moines International with complimentary airport transfers and breakfast.
The price is $101
$101
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
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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.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1017)
The price is $93
$93
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (982)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(982)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1175)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1175)
The price is $88
$88
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1008)
7.4/10
Good
(1008)
The price is $52
$52
$62 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1006)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road2.5 star property
Lovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1005)
7.6/10
Good
(1005)
The price is $51
$51
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
7.0 out of 10, Good, (138)
7.0/10
Good
(138)
The price is $59
$59
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1004)
The price is $144
$144
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (568)
8.6/10
Excellent
(568)
The price is $96
$96
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is $92
$92
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1017)
The price is $93
$93
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1007)
The price is $109
$109
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport2.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1700)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1700)
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (982)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(982)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $132
$132
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1005)
The price is $92
$92
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport3.0 star property
Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (612)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(612)
The price is $119
$119
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Greater South Side
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.4/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG3.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (602)
8.2/10
Very Good
(602)
The price is $125
$125
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1005)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (982)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(982)
The price is $89
$89
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Greater South Side
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
7.4/10
Good
(1001)
The price is $63
$63
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (568)
8.6/10
Excellent
(568)
The price is $96
$96
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG3.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (602)
8.2/10
Very Good
(602)
The price is $125
$125
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1032)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1032)
The price is $149
$149
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in December
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in December
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Top neighborhoods in Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.
Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.
Court District
Des Moines's Court District neighborhood is known for its concert halls and theaters, and entices visitors with attractions including Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park.
Drake
The Drake neighborhood has lots to see including Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Greater South Side
Des Moines's Greater South Side neighborhood offers attractions including Gray’s Lake Park.
Top landmarks in Des Moines
Blank Park Zoo
4.2/5 (246 reviews)
It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Blank Park Zoo, located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Des Moines. If you have fun at Blank Park Zoo, you'll love Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, both located nearby.
Des Moines and related destinations
Des Moines is applauded for its festivals and live music with such cultural attractions as Wooly's and Science Center of Iowa. The city has something for everyone including its sports, restaurants, and sights like Walnut Street Bridge and Des Moines Civic Center.
Check out reviews of Des Moines hotels guests love
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful decor with an amazing staff"
Des Lux Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"I think my only comment is the bartender could be friendlier . She acted inconvenienced everytime we ordered a drink. It was NYE and there was only one bartender and the place was packed all night, feel like it could have been staffed better for a night like NYE. "
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
10/10 Excellent
"The staff at the front desk were very pleasant and efficient during check-in. The room is well equipped and clean. This has become my go-to spot when visiting Des Moines. Very few other hotels within the downtown area offer free parking. The breakfast buffet is nice. I'll keep staying here when I return."
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Great Staff ! "
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and quiet room. The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and friendly staff"
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"The greeter at the front desk was pleasant and knowledgeable. We were attending a concert at Woolys. Easily walkable to the venue and we had dinner beforehand at the Iowa Taproom. Also easily walkable. Clean hotel and room. Coffee was delicious the next morning. Breakfast looked and smelled great but we chose to eat at the breakfast club a couple blocks away. "
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and very affordable. Perfect Park and Fly after several canceled flights due to the weather. 5 minute shuttle to the airport."
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
10/10 Excellent
"New and Great"
Frequently asked questions
What hotels do travelers recommend in Des Moines?
Des Lux Hotel, AC Hotel Des Moines East Village and Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University are all properties that our guests really like.
Where can I get free parking with my stay in Des Moines?
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG offers the perk of free parking.
Can I book refundable hotels in Des Moines?
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Des Moines, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Des Moines if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?
A few inexpensive options worth considering are Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport, Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.
Where can I stay in Des Moines if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 147 vacation homes. In addition, there are 171 apartments and 19 condos.
What will the weather in Des Moines be like during my trip?
July and August are typically the warmest months in Des Moines when the average temp is 72°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 29°F. May and June are the months with the most rain.
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