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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
$138 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$154 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes 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 ...
"The coffee shop and speakeasy were great!"
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$117 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes 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, ...
"very nice hotel"
Reviewed on Jul 21, 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 Aug 17 to Aug 18
$122 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes 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 ...
"Was great"
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$87 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total includes 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. ...
"Cleanliness"
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$97 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate ...
Our stay
"Excellent! Room was spotless. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast selection was wonderful. Very affordable."
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$146 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes 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, ...
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$76 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes 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 ...
"saw that trash can by the back door was completely full and that someone had left the back door open with an empty trash can when the door should have been closed"
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$73 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$81 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes 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 ...
"Good"
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$65 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the ...
"The location for us was good, the room was clean, and what I expected, outside the room was already little dirty and not kept up well. Lots of cigarette butts on the back steps and other flooring in the hallways was not kept up as well as it could’ve been. Price was good! Would have liked a little ..."
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
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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 10 to Aug 11
$76 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (458 reviews)
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