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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
$179 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$200 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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 ...
Room was large and comfortable, great for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was reasonable and long hours were convenient. Would gladly stay again.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$146 total
May 24 - May 25
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 hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 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
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$111 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a gym. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. A business ...
Breakfast was good, the usual waffles, scrambled eggs , etc. Room was clean, bed comfortable. Only negative was shower was cramped.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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
$100 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$112 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
Elevator down 😣 Too many people to feel comfortable getting food/beverages Parking was ridiculous. Loved the other locations we have stayed. We wouldn’t stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$109 total
May 3 - May 4
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 ...
Generally, a good property; however, half of the rooms front a very busy and noisy road. As a result, we didn’t get much sleep awakening to sirens, party goers and a lot of ruckus.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$104 total
May 24 - May 25
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, ...
Great pool and hot tub. Nice room and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 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 Apr 28 to Apr 29
$122 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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 ...
Room was clean. Breakfast was excellent!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
$80 total
Apr 30 - May 1
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. ...
Front desk employees were very courteous. Rooms were nice, carpet is very out dated and shower was very yellow, but clean so. But I was on first floor people above me were going until 1:40 at night, after 3 hours of loud banding and what sounding like them dropping stuff I had had enough, called ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$57 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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 ...
It was as good as you should expect for the price. The floor had a significant soft spot which messed up the flooring a bit. There was a mystery substance splattered across the wall next to the bed and there was something that had been spilled in the fridge. The parts that matter most to me were ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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