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Top Central Iowa 3 Star hotels

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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$78 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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 ...
5.6/10 (711 reviews)
There was so much to do swim arcade and a restaurant

Reviewed on Feb 8, 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
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$110 total
Feb 15 - Feb 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 free WiFi in public areas, conference center, ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,230 reviews)
Clean room. Excellent restaurant in hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 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 Feb 15 to Feb 16
$100 total
Feb 15 - Feb 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Great Rooms, pool and awesome breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Lakeside Hotel Casino

Lakeside Hotel Casino

3 out of 5
777 Casino Dr Osceola IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
$89 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A 24-hour business center, ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The room was nice and clean. A bit warm. Water in shower was hot. Hot tub was nice. Reception was very nice and quick. Disappointed that there was no breakfast provided.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$106 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The room was well maintained, the staff were friendly, and they printed a few documents for me at no charge! Breakfast was really nice.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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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 Feb 12 to Feb 13
$189 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,035 reviews)
The front desk lady was very nice and helpful! This was one of my favorite places to stay. So thank you all.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

3 out of 5
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$89 total
Feb 15 - Feb 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. Enjoy ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
While the facilities are not new, the room and bedding are well maintained and clean.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1800 50th St West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$113 total
Feb 15 - Feb 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 WiFi in public areas. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean and tidy. The breakfast was room temperature and the front desk was playing a hard rock in the morning, not a very pleaseant excperience in the morning. Other and that pretty decent.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3 out of 5
418 6th Avenue Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$104 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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. Enjoy ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was excellent. Easy, friendly and efficient

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

3.5 out of 5
435 Park Street Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$155 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$173 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, laundry service, and free ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great location and parking accommodation.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central Iowa

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