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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 9 to Mar 10
$189 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
Clean room and staff was great!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 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 15 to Mar 16
$100 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
Clean! Quiet! Affordable! Staff was amazing and they have Breakfast!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 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 15 to Mar 16
$104 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
Breakfast offerings were great. Staff professional and kind. Hotel clean.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3 out of 5
2100 Green Hills Drive Ames IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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, ...
Hotel was clean and friendly. There was remodeling going on in the conventiona area keeping some of the restrooms off limits which was a problem for the conference attendees I was with. Also, staff only offered one buffet coupon per room, regardless of how many people were staying in it.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 15 to Mar 16
$103 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
Room and entire hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$122 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
Staff were nice, hot tub and pool were great! Room was clean. Property just needs update but otherwise great

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$74 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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. ...
Everything was as expected.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$89 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 ...
The place

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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 Mar 10 to Mar 11
$148 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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, ...
Pool closed early on a Saturday night. Bartender was RUDE

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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