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Top Central Iowa hotels

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$189 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
The whole experience was great. The only negative was the lady who was working in the breakfast area. She assumed I was taking too many breakfast items. Instead of asking me about, she took it upon herself to call me out from across the room. I was bringing items to my husband who wasn't able to ...

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet ...
Room was very nice! Especially the bathroom and shower. Received conflicting info on parking between the front desk and valet. Valet explained the parking ramp is $2/hr but didn’t say there is a $10 limit. Might have made a difference on where we parked.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$77 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$87 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like full breakfast and free self parking. A business center, free WiFi in public ...
This was great they had a gym and the room was clean. Only thing was the Lighting wasn’t very good but it was a great stay. Breakfast was great too!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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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
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$100 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
Friendly front desk staff. Room was clean and nice. Easy parking.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$104 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
Good

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$103 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will ...
When we got to our room the toilet would not stop running, told the front desk put us in a different room. The first room had two queen beds and a fold out couch, the second room only had two queen beds. When I told the front desk because I didn’t want to be charged for a bigger room when we couldn’t ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$71 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. ...
Staff handle unexpected influx of guests very well. Would recommend if your flight is diverted to Des Moines ;)

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

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Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
7625 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$88 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
A 24-hour gym, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and a grocery/convenience ...
They didn’t have a room for us so we had to find another hotel. It smelled horrible and was dirty so we were glad at least we didn’t have to stay here.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

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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
$132 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$148 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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, ...
Clean room, bar was stocked well, air conditioning wouldn't work quite right it was hot in our room.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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