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Located in Des Moines, less than 1 km from Science Center of Iowa, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Wells Fargo Arena.

Fantastic from the reception to the valet, all were so kind and helpful. The room was great and the bed super comfy! We had an amazing time!

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9
Wonderful
573 reviews
Price from
$130.90
per night

Boasting a sauna, Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View is situated in Des Moines. This apartment features free private parking and a lift. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a sauna.

It was a large space with a beautiful view. The TV was set up on a screen like being at the movies. It had a full kitchen with a dishwasher, and it also had a washer and dryer.

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9.7
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Located in Des Moines, 4.7 km from Science Center of Iowa and 5.8 km from Iowa Events Center, Historical Oscar Lofquist house in the heart of Des Moines provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is soundproof and is situated 5.8 km from Hy-Vee Hall.

Loved the heated bathroom floor!

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9.7
Exceptional
58 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 16 km from downtown Des Moines. Free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.

The Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport offers decorative rooms with a satellite TV, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A work desk and ironing facilities are included.

Easy access, very clean and overall a wonderful place to stay

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8.9
Excellent
1,399 reviews
Price from
$103.50
per night

Located in Des Moines and with Wells Fargo Arena reachable within 3.6 km, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University provides a fitness centre, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The hotel features family rooms.

I liked that I was on the same level as my parents. The rooms were clean and spacious. The cleaning crew was friendly.

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8.9
Excellent
246 reviews
Price from
$128.78
per night

Located within 10 km of Wells Fargo Arena and 10 km of Iowa Events Center, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport offers rooms in Des Moines. Featuring a fitness centre, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.8 km from Science Center of Iowa.

The size of the room And the comfortable bed.

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8.9
Excellent
179 reviews
Price from
$141
per night

Situated in Des Moines, 400 metres from Wells Fargo Arena, Hilton Des Moines Downtown features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers free shuttle service and room service. The hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Room got too hot and AC unit was noisy and couldn’t be turned off. The parking was confusing. Was the 18 included or not? Was there more parking than in the small little lot? It took me a long time to figure out how to exit the parking lot, and I am a professor!

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8.5
Very Good
239 reviews
Price from
$159.80
per night

Conveniently adjacent to the Des Moines International Airport, this hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and free airport shuttle service. Each guest room features a flat-screen cable TV.

An iPod docking station and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in every room at DoubleTree Des Moines Airport. Suites offer kitchenettes and separate living areas.

It was great from the moment we walked in! Staff was helpful and friendly! Room was clean and amazing!

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8.5
Very Good
104 reviews
Price from
$133.45
per night

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel features a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Des Moines. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a business centre. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nice room and clean and good parking.location

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8.6
Excellent
185 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Less than a mile from the international airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers modern accommodation a 20-minute drive from central Des Moines. It provides a shuttle and an indoor pool with hot tub.

Popular nearby attractions include the Iowa State Capitol and Des Moines Botanical Gardens, both less than 10 miles from the Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel. Free parking is available on site.

Excellent location. Clean and quiet.

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8.6
Excellent
117 reviews
Price from
$141.55
per night

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  • Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 572 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, a 11-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and...

    Breakfast is great. But the wait time was a bit long.

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 246 reviews

    Located in Des Moines and with Wells Fargo Arena reachable within 2.2 miles, Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University provides a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout...

    Conveniently located. Beautiful view of Drake university

  • Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 179 reviews

    Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is offering accommodations in Des Moines. Featuring a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    Very clean and spacious rooms - bed was comfortable

  • Hilton Des Moines Downtown
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 239 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, a 4-minute walk from Wells Fargo Arena, Hilton Des Moines Downtown has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very clean, great bed and pillows, nice pool and staff

  • Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews

    Conveniently adjacent to the Des Moines International Airport, this hotel has an on-site restaurant and free airport shuttle service. Each guest room has a flat-screen cable TV.

    Great location and nice restaurant attached to hotel

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 117 reviews

    Less than a mile from the international airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites features modern accommodations a 20 minute drive from downtown Des Moines.

    The hotel was very accommodating, spacious and clean.

  • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 709 reviews

    Less than 1 mi from Des Moines International Airport, this Iowa hotel features an indoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs.

    24/7 fresh coffee Convenient shuttle to the airport

  • Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,399 reviews

    Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 9.9 mi from downtown Des Moines. Free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.

    Breakfast, clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy parking

Great access to the city center! Check these cheap hotels in Des Moines

  • Modern Studio - Walk To Wells Fargo Arena
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Modern Studio - Walk To Wells Fargo Arena offers accommodations in Des Moines, a 17-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building.

  • Downtown 1br By Steps From Wells Free Parking
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Downtown 1br By Steps From Wells Free Parking is located in Des Moines, just a 17-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building.

  • Large 1 Bed Apt In The Heart Of Downtown
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 11-minute walk from Hy-Vee Hall and 700 yards from Des Moines Civic Center, Large 1 Bed Apt In The Heart Of Downtown features accommodations in Des Moines with a terrace.

  • Near Drake/Downtown packed w/Amenities - Hot Tub - Movie Theater
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, Near Drake/Downtown packed w/Amenities - Hot Tub - Movie Theater offers accommodations in Des Moines. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace.

  • 2 Br Short Uber To Dtwn Nightliferestaurants
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    2 Br Short Uber To Dtwn Nightliferestaurants offers accommodations in Des Moines, a 17-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building.

  • Large Downtown 2br With Parking & Hot Tub
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Large Downtown 2br With Parking & Hot Tub is located in Des Moines, just 2 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building and a 16-minute walk from Des Moines Civic Center.

  • Chic 2br Duplex Free Parking Near Hospitals
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Chic 2br Duplex Free Parking Near Hospitals is located in Des Moines, just 1.7 miles from Wells Fargo Arena and 2.2 miles from Science Center of Iowa.

  • Roomy 4br By Drake Sleeps 13 Huge Yard
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Roomy 4br By Drake Sleeps 13 Huge Yard is located in Des Moines, just 3.4 miles from Hy-Vee Hall and 3.4 miles from Wells Fargo Arena.

  • Alluring Home Near Drake University
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Alluring Home Near Drake University offers accommodations in Des Moines, 3.1 miles from Science Center of Iowa and 3.2 miles from Iowa Events Center.

  • Family Friendly Home Close to Airport and Downtown
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Family Friendly Home Close to Airport and Downtown is located in Des Moines, just 3.5 miles from Science Center of Iowa and 4 miles from Wells Fargo Arena.

  • 3 Br For 9 Guests -large Beautiful 3 Story Duplex
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    3 Br For 9 Guests -large Beautiful 3 Story Duplex offers accommodations in Des Moines, 4.1 miles from Hy-Vee Hall and 4.1 miles from Wells Fargo Arena.

  • Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within a 14-minute walk of Science Center of Iowa and 0.8 miles of Wells Fargo Arena.

    Absolutely beautiful location. Amazing building. Gorgeous views.

  • Historical Oscar Lofquist house in the heart of Des Moines
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 58 reviews

    Providing a garden, Historical Oscar Lofquist house in the heart of Des Moines provides accommodations in Des Moines. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Big room, very quiet. excellent on-line communication.

  • Huge 2br Apt Next To Wells Fargo -freeparking!
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Huge 2br Apt Next To Wells Fargo -freeparking! is located in Des Moines, just a 17-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 1.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building.

  • New Listing - Tranquil Retreat with Hot Tub
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    New Listing - Tranquil Retreat with Hot Tub offers accommodations in Des Moines, 3.6 miles from Iowa Events Center and 3.7 miles from Hy-Vee Hall.

  • Kasa Downtown Des Moines
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 71 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Science Center of Iowa and 700 yards from Des Moines Civic Center, Kasa Downtown Des Moines features accommodations in Des Moines, with a shared lounge.

    Amazing beds, spotless apartment, beautiful location

  • Sherman Hill Des Moines
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 19 reviews

    Sherman Hill Des Moines is located in Des Moines, just 1.3 miles from Science Center of Iowa and 2.3 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building.

    Clean, stocked, beautiful spacious bathroom, location.

  • Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 185 reviews

    Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel features a fitness center, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Des Moines. This 3-star hotel offers an ATM and a business center.

    Spacious rooms with nice design, comfortable beds.

  • Quiet 1 Bed Studio Heart Of Downtown
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Quiet 1 Bed Studio Heart Of Downtown is located in Des Moines, just 1.5 miles from Wells Fargo Arena and 1.6 miles from Iowa Events Center.

  • Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Downtown
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Downtown is a recently renovated vacation home in Des Moines where guests can make the most of the garden and shared lounge.

  • Sleepover Contemporary Des Moines Apartments
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 71 reviews

    Sleepover Contemporary Des Moines Apartments offers a fitness room and air-conditioned accommodations in Des Moines, 1.8 miles from Science Center of Iowa.

    location, size and convenience. full kitchen washer and dryer!

  • Sleepover Premier Downtown Des Moines Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 89 reviews

    Sleepover Premier Downtown Des Moines Apartments offers accommodations in Des Moines.

    it was clean pretty and confortable. No hassle. reasonable.

  • Beautiful 1 Bed On Grand Near Hospitals!
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Beautiful 1 Bed On Grand Near Hospitals! is located in Des Moines, just 1.5 miles from Wells Fargo Arena and 1.6 miles from Iowa Events Center.

  • 2 Br Downtown Apartment With Gym & Hot Tub
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    2 Br Downtown Apartment With Gym & Hot Tub offers accommodations in Des Moines, 2 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building and a 16-minute walk from Des Moines Civic Center.

  • Navarre Apartments
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Navarre Apartments is offering accommodations in Des Moines. Housed in a building dating back to 1908, this apartment is 1.4 miles from Science Center of Iowa and 2.3 miles from Iowa State Capitol...

    The location and the apartment in all was very nice.

  • Gorgeous 1 Br Apt Downtown With Hot Tub!
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Gorgeous 1 Br Apt Downtown With Hot Tub! is located in Des Moines, just 2 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building and a 16-minute walk from Des Moines Civic Center.

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