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Top Des Moines 3 Star hotels

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$87 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
A water park and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a waterslide, and families will appreciate ...
5.6/10 (573 reviews)
"Low price for a great place with a lot of amenities."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$157 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a gym and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Enjoy ...
Des Lux Hotel
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
$102 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$115 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi and a free airport shuttle. A 24-hour business center, ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3 out of 5
1785 11th Street NW, Altoona, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$110 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
"Friendly staff and the property is clean and seems safe. Complimentary breakfast with several restaurants nearby. Indoor pool and easy parking. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$124 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (960 reviews)
Great little home away from home for a few days
"Excellent parking, room, and breakfast. Close/centralized to everything we needed. Construction with detours to get there was a little annoying, but it wasn't the hotel's fault."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

3 out of 5
295 South 64th st, West Des Moines, IA
$95 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$106 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1800 50th St, West Des Moines, IA
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$104 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and WiFi in public areas. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Fair & grandkids
"Room was clean and in good condition. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Food was fresh and good quality. Only negative I can give is that the TV is very small. Otherwise excellent!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA
$103 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$115 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA
$163 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$183 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, laundry service, and free ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
$135 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$151 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and free full breakfast each morning. Self parking, a 24-hour business ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,096 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice, there was construction outside our room and it woke us up early. The beds are very uncomfortable and hard as a rock. There were a few flying bugs in our bathroom sink. Other than that it’s a nice hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
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3 Star Hotels Des Moines

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You can find 3 star hotels in Des Moines that keep you close to all the great sightseeing and activities around the area, or even book a place that’s a bit more secluded, if that’s what you prefer. No matter what you’re looking for—whether you’re all about the location or are invested in on-site perks--Travelocity will help you find the accommodation that works best for you.

When it comes to options, you’ll have them. The Des Moines 3 star hotels give you plenty of choices as far as access to the best areas, and many also offer a breakfast buffet, as well as plenty of other amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and an on-site pool or spa.

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