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AC Hotel by Marriott
109-room AC Hotel at 401 E Grand Ave in the East Village, with AC Kitchen breakfast and the AC Lounge bar.
Typically about $189/night; rates change by date
Marriott
417-room downtown tower on Grand Avenue, linked to the Des Moines skywalk, with a pool, restaurant and bar.
Typically about $179/night; rates change by date
Embassy Suites by Hilton
All-suite riverfront hotel on East Locust Street with free made-to-order breakfast, an evening reception and an indoor pool.
Typically about $169/night; rates change by date
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Hilton
330-room downtown Hilton linked by skywalk to the Iowa Events Center, with Park Street Kitchen and an indoor pool.
Typically about $169/night; rates change by date
Curio Collection by Hilton
Historic 1919 downtown hotel on Walnut St, 287 rooms, with Proudfoot & Bird, Hobnob and In Confidence on site.
Typically about $159/night; rates change by date
Tapestry Collection by Hilton
102-room Tapestry Collection hotel on Hickman Rd in Urbandale, with a lobby bar and bistro, indoor pool and airport shuttle.
Typically about $149/night; rates change by date
Renaissance by Marriott
212-room downtown hotel from 1919 on Locust St, on the skywalk near Wells Fargo Arena, with Revelry Room and a pool.
Typically about $159/night; rates change by date
Autograph Collection by Marriott
137-room boutique hotel in the 1913 Hippee Building downtown, with Mulberry Street Tavern and a courtyard patio bar.
Typically about $219/night; rates change by date
Aloft by Marriott
Iowa's first Aloft: 126 rooms in Waukee's KeeTown Loop, next door to Vibrant Music Hall, with an indoor pool and W XYZ bar.
Typically about $129/night; rates change by date
AmericInn by Wyndham by Wyndham
Airport hotel at 1920 Hackley Ave, across from DSM, with a free 24/7 shuttle, free parking, free breakfast and an indoor pool.
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AmericInn by Wyndham by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Johnston hotel at 5050 Merle Hay Rd off I-80 and I-35, with free breakfast, free parking, a heated indoor pool and dog-friendly rooms.
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Baymont by Wyndham
56-room airport hotel across from Willow Creek Golf Course, with a free airport shuttle, free breakfast and a heated indoor pool.
Typically about $69/night; rates change by date
Baymont by Wyndham by Wyndham
North Des Moines hotel at 4685 NE 14th St off I-80 and I-35, with free hot breakfast, free WiFi and a heated indoor pool.
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Best Western Plus by Best Western
Altoona hotel at 300 34th Avenue NW near Adventureland and the Altoona outlets, with free breakfast, free parking and a pool.
Typically about $89/night; rates change by date
Best Western Plus by Best Western
64-room Clive hotel near the I-80/I-35 interchange, with breakfast included, an indoor heated pool and pets accepted for a fee.
Typically about $99/night; rates change by date
Best Western Premier by Best Western
84-room Ankeny hotel off I-35 Exit 90, built 2018, with breakfast included, free parking, an indoor pool and EV charging.
Typically about $109/night; rates change by date
Comfort Inn by Choice
82-room Ames hotel about 1 mile from Jack Trice Stadium, next to Coldwater Golf Links, with an indoor heated pool and free WiFi.
Typically about $79/night; rates change by date
Comfort Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
67-room Ankeny hotel off I-35 at 215 NE Delaware Ave, with breakfast included, an indoor heated pool and pets accepted for a fee.
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Comfort Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
155-room downtown hotel at 929 3rd St, off I-235, within walking distance of the Iowa Events Center, with free breakfast and a pool.
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Comfort Inn by Choice
82-room hotel on Jordan Creek Pkwy, 3 minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center, with free breakfast, free parking and EV charging.
Typically about $89/night; rates change by date
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson by Choice Hotels (Radisson Hotels Americas)
Ankeny hotel at 2510 SE Tones Dr, 8 miles from Adventureland, with free hot breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool. No pets.
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson by Choice Hotels (Radisson Americas)
104-unit Clive hotel off I-80/35 Exit 124 with included breakfast, an indoor heated pool and on-site parking.
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Courtyard by Marriott
119-room Ames hotel built in 2020 near Iowa State University, with The Bistro, an indoor pool and free parking.
Typically about $119/night; rates change by date
Hotels in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines offers a range of accommodations from luxury downtown hotels to comfortable suburban stays. Whether you're visiting for an event at Casey's Center, attending the Iowa State Fair, or exploring the East Village, you'll find the perfect place to stay. Many hotels are conveniently located near major venues and attractions, with easy access to I-80 and I-35 corridors.
Popular Hotel Areas
- Downtown Des Moines - Walking distance to events, restaurants, and the skywalk system
- West Des Moines - Near Jordan Creek Town Center and suburban dining
- Altoona - Close to Prairie Meadows and Adventureland
- Ankeny - Family-friendly with easy highway access