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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.

decor is fresh, warm, nostalgic. loved the environment, little coffee shop and the restaurant!

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9
Superb
558 reviews
Price from
£118
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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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£172
per night

Set in Des Moines, 600 metres from Wells Fargo Arena, Kasa Downtown Des Moines offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi, a lift, and a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Iowa Events Center. The aparthotel has family rooms.

I liked the full kitchen and laundry option the bed was also very comfortable. We also enjoyed the smart TV with all the apps already ready to access and view.

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9.1
Superb
70 reviews
Price from
£167
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
59 reviews
Price from
£143
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.

Great pool with warm water, jacuzzi and sauna, large fitness room and guests laundry, very good breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon. Ourvroom was tidied and towels changed after just one night and even without request, well done!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,397 reviews
Price from
£77
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
Fabulous
252 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is set in Des Moines, 8.8 km from Science Center of Iowa and 10 km from Wells Fargo Arena. The property is located 10 km from Iowa Events Center, 10 km from Hy-Vee Hall and 11 km from Iowa State Capitol Building. The hotel has a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

The size of the room And the comfortable bed.

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8.9
Fabulous
181 reviews
Price from
£117
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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8.4
Very good
100 reviews
Price from
£119
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
Fabulous
180 reviews
Price from
£110
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
Fabulous
114 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 558 reviews

    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...

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

  • Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,398 reviews

    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.

    Breakfast, clean rooms, comfortable beds, easy parking

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 253 reviews

    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...

    Conveniently located. Beautiful view of Drake university

  • Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 181 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is set in Des Moines, 8.8 km from Science Center of Iowa and 10 km from Wells Fargo Arena.

    Very clean and spacious rooms - bed was comfortable

  • Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 101 reviews

    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.

    Great location and nice restaurant attached to hotel

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 115 reviews

    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.

    The hotel was very accommodating, spacious and clean.

  • Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 711 reviews

    Less than 1.6 km 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

  • Kasa Downtown Des Moines
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews

    Set in Des Moines, 600 metres from Wells Fargo Arena, Kasa Downtown Des Moines offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi, a lift, and a shared kitchen.

    Amazing beds, spotless apartment, beautiful location

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

    Situated in Des Moines, 500 metres from Iowa Events Center and 600 metres from Hy-Vee Hall, Modern Studio - Walk To Wells Fargo Arena offers air conditioning.

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

    Set in Des Moines, 500 metres from Iowa Events Center and 600 metres from Hy-Vee Hall, 2 Br Short Uber To Dtwn Nightliferestaurants offers air conditioning.

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

    Situated in Des Moines, 500 metres from Iowa Events Center and 600 metres from Hy-Vee Hall, Downtown 1br By Steps From Wells Free Parking offers air conditioning.

  • Stunning Downtown Studio With Rooftop Patio
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Des Moines, less than 1 km from Science Center of Iowa and a 11-minute walk from Wells Fargo Arena, Stunning Downtown Studio With Rooftop Patio offers air conditioning.

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

    Set in Des Moines, 1.4 km from Science Center of Iowa and 1.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, Large Downtown 2br With Parking & Hot Tub offers air conditioning.

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

    Situated in Des Moines, 2.8 km from Wells Fargo Arena and 3.5 km from Science Center of Iowa, Chic 2br Duplex Free Parking Near Hospitals offers air conditioning.

  • 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 set in Des Moines, 5.4 km from Hy-Vee Hall, 5.4 km from Wells Fargo Arena, as well as 6.4 km from Iowa State Capitol Building.

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

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Family Friendly Home Close to Airport and Downtown is set in Des Moines.

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

    Set in Des Moines, 6.6 km from Hy-Vee Hall and 6.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, 3 Br For 9 Guests -large Beautiful 3 Story Duplex offers air conditioning.

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

    A recently renovated holiday home located in Des Moines, Near Drake/Downtown packed w/Amenities - Hot Tub - Movie Theater features a spa and wellness centre.

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

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Large 1 Bed Apt In The Heart Of Downtown is located in Des Moines. It is set less than 1 km from Wells Fargo Arena and features a lift.

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

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Alluring Home Near Drake University is set in Des Moines. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio.

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

    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...

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

  • Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Boasting a sauna, Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View is situated in Des Moines. This apartment features free private parking and a lift.

    Absolutely beautiful location. Amazing building. Gorgeous views.

  • Upscale 1br Downtown Apt Minutes From Everything!
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, 1.4 km from Science Center of Iowa and 1.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, Upscale 1br Downtown Apt Minutes From Everything! offers air conditioning.

  • Cozy 1 Bedroom in a house
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Des Moines, 4.4 km from Iowa Events Center and 4.4 km from Hy-Vee Hall, Cozy 1 Bedroom in a house offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • New Listing - Tranquil Retreat with Hot Tub
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, New Listing - Tranquil Retreat with Hot Tub is located in Des Moines.

  • Sherman Hill Des Moines
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 17 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Sherman Hill Des Moines features accommodation with a patio, around 2.1 km from Science Center of Iowa.

    Everything perfect for our family and best night of sleep.

  • Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 182 reviews

    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.

    Spacious rooms with nice design, comfortable beds.

  • Huge 2br Apt Next To Wells Fargo -freeparking!
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Des Moines, 500 metres from Iowa Events Center and 600 metres from Hy-Vee Hall, Huge 2br Apt Next To Wells Fargo -freeparking! offers air conditioning.

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

    Situated in Des Moines, 2.3 km from Science Center of Iowa and 2.4 km from Wells Fargo Arena, Quiet 1 Bed Studio Heart Of Downtown offers air conditioning.

  • 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 holiday home in Des Moines, where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge.

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

    Set in Des Moines in the Iowa region, Sleepover Contemporary Des Moines Apartments features a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

    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
     · 86 reviews

    Sleepover Premier Downtown Des Moines Apartments is situated in Des Moines, 1.4 km from Science Center of Iowa, 1.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, as well as 1.8 km from Iowa Events Center.

    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

    Situated in Des Moines, 2.3 km from Science Center of Iowa and 2.4 km from Wells Fargo Arena, Beautiful 1 Bed On Grand Near Hospitals! offers air conditioning.

  • Navarre Apartments
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 9 reviews

    Navarre Apartments is located in Des Moines, 1.7 km from Hy-Vee Hall, 2.2 km from Science Center of Iowa, as well as 3.8 km from Iowa State Capitol Building.

    The location and the apartment in all was very nice.

  • 2 Br Downtown Apartment With Gym & Hot Tub
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Des Moines, 1.4 km from Science Center of Iowa and 1.7 km from Wells Fargo Arena, 2 Br Downtown Apartment With Gym & Hot Tub offers air conditioning.

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