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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
$159 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$178 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
"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

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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 Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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 ...
"Fantastic property and such a cool historical elegance. The staff is super helpful and the rooms are very clean, spacious and the perfect place to rest after a long travel day. Very conveniently located to food, Starbucks and sights."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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 Jul 5 to Jul 6
$112 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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 ...
"Staff was great, the complimentary breakfast and dinner + drinks were such a money saving bonus. The location was great with plenty of conveniences around the property. Good gym, good pool!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
11211 Hickman Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$134 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and ...
"The traffic near the hotel was crazy, as usual road construction, weaving thru a restaurant parking lot to get the hotel was weird; literally took 12 minutes before someone greeted us (another traveler and myself) and check us in, it was 4:16 PM, so nobody near from the front desk. The Machine Shed ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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
$85 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$95 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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, ...
"Staff was great and hotel was very quiet and clean"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

4 out of 5
207 Crocker Street Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$98 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast and free WiFi. Business travelers can take advantage of the 24-hour business ...
"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

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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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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. ...
"The Days Inn by Wyndham is a nice place to stay. The hotel staff is very helpful, the breakfast has fresh coffee, scrambled eggs, and other selections. The indoor pool is clean and about 20' x 30', a lot of fun. The beds are comfortable and all the linens are clean and fresh. Thank you for a wonderful ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$65 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
"Staff was kind an friendly Cons other guests are rude an disrespectful I have so many door dings on my vehicle now but not property's fault they cant control their customers some people just dont have respect nor manners But property's other then that was quiet an relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$85 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
"This was a hard one because the images look fantastic on Expedia. That however is where it ends. From the moment we stepped foot in the building you could feel a level of moisture in the atmosphere. I'm not sure if the water park was an after thought but everything just felt not dry. The main area ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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