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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
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$189 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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 ...
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$161 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
The room was beautiful but sadly there wasn't a microwave. It was really clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$88 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$99 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
Great place to stay. Room was large and clean. Easy access from interstate. Breakfast was good.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$109 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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 ...
👍

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3 out of 5
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$108 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
GREAT location, wonderful free breakfast and happy hour goodies!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$113 total
Apr 26 - Apr 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 ...
Property was clean but a little dated. Staff was very nice. Overall good place to stay but definitely not worth 200.00 a night. Constant slamming of doors in the morning made it really hard to sleep in.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$76 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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. ...
Was good

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$85 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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 room is very well set up like a studio apartment. I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the night.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$90 total
May 4 - May 5
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 beds are very comfortable! Hardly anyone staying in the hotel, yet housekeeping was at our door before 11.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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