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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$146 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 ...
"I couldn’t get over how impeccably clean the room was and so elegant. It was the best room I have had in years!"
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$101 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, conference center, ...
"Could have included breakfast with the price. Adding breakfast cost makes per day stay expensive."
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
6215 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$107 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$120 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Enjoy the hot tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas ...
"Pros: fast and friendly check in, clean, beautifully decorated room, several toppings for the oatmeal, filtered water in lobby. Cons: no microwave, no facial tissue, no clock"
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$108 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
"Our first room was clean and comfortable, however when I went into the restroom I discovered mold above the door. We requested a different room and it also had mold above the shower. We requested another room and the 3rd one was just fine. The staff was good to work with and the room was clean."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$122 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, conference center, and conference ...
"We have stayed there for more than 10 years on every vacation but time is taking a toll on the property. A lot of signs of wear. The staff is still great."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th St West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$113 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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. ...
"Its a great location to visit Des Moines and family!"
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
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$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$71 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this ...
"Everything was clean. Staff was mediocre with welcoming. And I wish they provided vending that accepts debit/credit cards instead of cash only. Other than that I had a good stay."
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$80 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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 ...
"Breakfast has really gone down hill. The breakfast staff were good but the selection was very sad. The condition of facilities are slowly deteriorating. Worn out carpet and chairs throughout the property. We did not have enough pillow for all the guests in our suite and the front desk didn’t have ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$77 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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. ...
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Cheap Central Iowa hotels
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$76 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,020 reviews)
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
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"Could have included breakfast with the price. Adding breakfast cost makes per day stay expensive."
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