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Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$166 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$186 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 ...
"It was a great stay staff and service was amazing."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$144 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$161 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, a business center, and a coffee shop are also ...
"Great space!"
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$115 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$129 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
"Always our go to in Des moines"
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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 Sep 29 to Sep 30
$122 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 ...
"Clean room. Super friendly staff."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$83 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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. ...
"Friendly and convenient to airport. Shuttle service was great!"
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$56 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. A terrace, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities are also on ...
"Always has a lot going on"
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$69 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of ...
"Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$71 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 ...
"Very. Nice"
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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 $79 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$79 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 ...
"The main waterpark feature was closed. Had we known this, we may have booked elsewhere as we have a 5 year old child who loves the water features here. This is the second time in the last 12 months that we have stayed here and had problems with Pirates Cove water features being accessible to guests. ..."
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$56 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
7.6/10 Good! (596 reviews)
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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
5 out of 5
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"Great hotel!"
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