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Des Lux Hotel
"Great staff all the way around, wonderful morning breakfast served with a selection and plenty of room to dine. The hotel bar was excellent along with the lobby very well decorated and comfortable."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"In our room, the smoke detector flashed brightly all night long which was of course only noticeable with the lights out. The handle on the shower door was wobbly and should have been noticed by cleaning staff. The room design was odd. There was a Keurig-style coffee maker in the room which was snugged ..."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
"Very clean room and super friendly staff. The dinner and breakfast were a great addition to our stay. Great location for your cross country trip."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
"The location of the hotel was perfect, easy and free parking. Nearby to restaurants and coffee shops. The room was comfy and a nice size. Very clean. The staff was very friendly and accessible. I would stay again."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"The breakfast was great! I wish they had some fresh fruit at the buffet though. Our lock on our door did not work. My husband had to do something with it every time we left."
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
"We arrived after 1am and unfortunately Hotels.com only allows to book based on date, meaning because it was after midnight, we technically couldn't check-in til 3pm and it was 1am. Fortunately, the front desk worked with us and found an open room and accommodated our night stay. This was during the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"Always a wonderful stay, great staff ."
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Yes"
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"I thought the property was disgusting. Stained carpet. Left over food by the pool left out all night. While eating in the restaurant a mouse ran by us into the kitchen. The floor in the shower in my room was so slick I had to put a towel down so i didnt fall. We were told by the manager of the restaurant ..."
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026
Elkhart Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Planning to spend time in Des Moines? Hoping to arrange a place to stay in the Elkhart area? The center of Elkhart boasts 9 comfortable lodgings within easy driving distance.
Look at a selection of Travelocity-listed accommodation options located within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius, like the Courtyard Marriott Ankeny and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines.
15 miles (24 kilometers) from the town center of Elkhart, you will find the Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. The Marriott Des Moines is located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away. Two other Travelocity-listed alternatives in this neighborhood are the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel along with the Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn.
The greater Central Iowa district is well worth checking out too. If you love nature, get ready to discover Central Iowa's rural landscapes and prairies. You could also go to a few of the region's history museums. Enlightened travelers in this pocket of United States of America love horse riding and picnicking.
Situated 20 miles (33 kilometers) southwest of Elkhart you can find Altoona, where you can enjoy the Val Air Ballroom. West Des Moines rooms include the Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West and Holiday Inn & Suites Jordan Creek. Enlightened travelers will love Altoona, which is the site of the Adventureland. Altoona is found 11 miles (18 kilometers) south of Elkhart. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines and Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel are good options for places to stay.
Consider spending an afternoon enjoying the spectacle with Des Moines lovers of sport at an exciting match. You'll find Wells Fargo Arena 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the south of Elkhart. Wise travelers wanting to find a room close to the stadium will love the Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown or the Quality Inn And Suites Event.
For the modern traveler arriving or departing through Des Moines International Airport, you might find it convenient to book a room at Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, or DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, which can both be found a short distance away.
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"The hotel lobby was clean, updated, and smelled great. The room was clean, had been updated fairly recently, but had a few flaws here and there. Nothing major. The breakfast had a lot of choices and it was kept up well. (I do wish hotels would offer almond milk for those of us who can’t drink dairy milk.) In our room you could hear a little highway noise, so I put the fan on “constant” mode and it drowned it out pretty well. Overall we were very happy with our stay here, and we feel like it was a great deal for the reasonable price."
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