Are you planning a trip to Des Moines, Iowa and wondering where to stay? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming trying to decide on the best accommodation for your trip. However, hotels are a popular choice for many travelers, and for good reason. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of choosing hotels when traveling to Des Moines and why they may be the best choice for your stay.
When it comes to convenience, hotels are often the most practical choice for travelers. With amenities such as room service, concierge service, and on-site dining options, you can enjoy a hassle-free experience during your stay. Hotels also offer a range of room options to suit different budgets and preferences, making it easier to find the perfect accommodation for your trip.
In addition to convenience, hotels also offer a level of comfort and luxury that can enhance your overall travel experience. Many hotels in Des Moines boast spacious rooms, high-quality bedding, and access to fitness centers and pools, allowing you to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing or business meetings. With attentive staff and a focus on customer service, hotels provide a level of comfort that can make your trip more enjoyable and stress-free.
Furthermore, staying in a hotel can also provide added security and peace of mind during your travels. Many hotels have 24-hour reception and security, as well as secure entry systems, allowing you to feel safe and secure throughout your stay. This can be particularly important for solo travelers or those visiting a new city for the first time. Choosing a reputable hotel can give you the reassurance you need to fully enjoy your trip to Des Moines.
Des Moines Accommodation lists:
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The comfortable 2-star Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport, located within 7 km of Polk County Convention Complex, offers a swimming pool, high-speed Internet access throughout the property. The inn is situated in the heart of Des Moines, within 15 minutes' drive of such cultural attractions as Science Center of Iowa.
While staying in this Des Moines property, you are invited to discover Wells Fargo Arena, located a 15-minute drive away, or visit sports venues like Principal Park Stadium, which is 15 minutes away by car. The Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport is also about a 10-minute drive from such natural sights as the 167-acre Gray's Lake Park. The comfortable accommodation is also within walking distance of Adventureland Amusement Park. The nearby family attractions include the 49-acre Blank Park Zoo about a 10-minute drive from Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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The 3-star Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel, located within 5 minutes' walk of Karolyn Sherwood Gallery, offers an indoor pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. The 33-story hotel is in the business Downtown Des Moines district, within close distance of such natural sights as the 4.4 - acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Thanks to its comfortable location, this modern property is in the very heart of Des Moines, only an 8-minute walk from Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. Guests can visit Wasabi Tao, which is merely 6 minutes' walk away, and the historic First United Methodist Church which is within a minute's drive of the Marriott Downtown Des Moines. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, a popular place of worship located just a 10-minute walk from the stylish accommodation. 7th St & Locust St bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is a minute's walk from Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel.
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Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Hotel
Located around 7 km from Court Avenue, the 3-star Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking. This Des Moines hotel lies in a business area, within a 7-km distance of such cultural sights as Science Center of Iowa.
Situated around 10 minutes' drive from Water Works Park, the non-smoking accommodation also gives access to such sports venues as Principal Park Stadium, which is around 7 km away. The 49-acre Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is within 25 minutes' walk of the Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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The 4-star Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown, located approximately 1 km from Science Center of Iowa, offers guests a luggage room and a restaurant. Situated within close distance of Court Avenue in an entertainment neighbourhood, this Des Moines hotel features a saltwater pool.
The smoke-free property has a central setting 13 minutes on foot from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. The Iowa Capitol Building is a few minutes' drive from the hotel, while Des Moines International airport is 10 km from it. Visit Pond for Prosperity, just an 8-minute walk from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The nearby sport attractions include Wells Fargo Arena, which is around 10 minutes' walk away. The hotel is near a tube station and E Locust St & Robert D Ray Dr bus stop is around 5 minutes' walk away.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines
The quality 3-star Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines is nestled 1.4 km from Science Center of Iowa, offering 155 rooms and featuring a fitness centre and entertainment facilities. Boasting a swimming pool, this pet-friendly inn boasts a central location and access to Wells Fargo Arena, which is merely 350 metres away.
Located in the Downtown Des Moines district, the smoke-free accommodation is within 15 minutes' walk of Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market and adjacent to such shopping venues as Polk County Convention Complex. The Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines is also a 10-minute drive from the private Drake University. Visit Pond for Prosperity, around a 10-minute walk from this quality property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center is just near Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Situated in the heart of Des Moines, the accommodation is a mere 5 minutes' walk from 6th Ave & Crocker St bus stop.
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Best Price Hotel ๐ค | Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport |
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Best reviews Hotel โค๏ธ | Ramada By Wyndham Des Moines Airport Hotel |
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Offering views of the downtown, Surety Hotel Des Moines is located in a financial district. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi throughout the property and public parking nearby.
The curvaceous Pappajohn Sculpture Public Park is a 20-minute walk from this hotel, while State Historical Museum is 18 minutes' walk away. Sports fans will enjoy visiting Principal Park Stadium within 0.8 km, and Wells Fargo Arena, which is only 800 metres away. The 167 - acre Gray's Lake Park is 25 minutes' walk from the 4-star hotel. Surety Hotel is located 10 km from Des Moines International airport and right by Platform I bus stop.
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The 3-star Doubletree Des Moines Airport Hotel, located around a 10-minute ride from the 49-acre Blank Park Zoo, boasts an indoor swimming pool and a gym facility. The hotel offers 100 rooms in a recreational area of Des Moines.
The newly-refurbished property has an ideal setting within 7 km of Principal Park Stadium. This Des Moines hotel is stationed within a 7-km distance of Salisbury House. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Located in the heart of Des Moines, the 3-star Des Lux Hotel offers fast access to Wells Fargo Arena, nearly 15 minutes' walk away. Featuring 44 rooms with views of the city, this Des Moines hotel is around 20 minutes' walk from State Historical Museum.
The romantic property is nestled in the Downtown Des Moines district of Des Moines, a 7-minute walk from business venues like Polk County Courthouse and not so far from the 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates is about a 10-minute walk from the Des Lux Des Moines, which is also situated about a 5-minute walk from 801 Grand. Located only a few minutes from the accommodation, Cathedral Church of Saint Paul is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Des Lux Hotel is a short walk from Locust St & 8th St bus stop.
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The 4-star Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is nestled within walking distance of the historic district of Des Moines. Located in the heart of Des Moines, the newly-refurbished hotel offers 283 rooms overlooking the downtown.
Near shops and a designer store, this newly-renovated accommodation is within 15 minutes' walk of Polk County Convention Complex. Shopping tourists will enjoy proximity to Kaleidoscope at the Hub Mall (500 metres) and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market (0.8 km). Staying at the hotel you'll be relatively near Cathedral Church of Saint Paul and the curvaceous Pappajohn Sculpture Public Park. Locust St & 10th St bus stop is around a 5-minute walk from Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton.
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The 3-star Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market and offers a cash machine and a lift. An American-style restaurant is available in this Des Moines hotel that boasts a charming location, within arm's reach of such entertainment venues as Vaudeville Mews Live Music Venue.
The welcoming property is located 13 minutes' walk from the 4.4 Acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park and 5 minutes' walk from Des Moines Civic Center. Situated in the heart of Des Moines, the Renaissance Des Moines Savery is within a minute's drive of Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Pond for Growth, which is 13 minutes' walk away. The nearby sport attractions feature Wells Fargo Arena 9 minutes' walk from Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel. The welcoming property is extremely close to Locust St & 5th Ave bus stop.
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The 4-star Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from Hy-Vee Hall and features a cash machine and a lift. An ร la carte restaurant is available in this Des Moines hotel that boasts a central location, within close distance of such entertainment venues as Vaudeville Mews Live Music Venue.
The modern accommodation is situated in the heart of Des Moines, only 7 minutes' walk from Wells Fargo Arena and 8 minutes' walk from the Contemporary Iowa Hall of Pride Interactive Museum. The Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers proximity to such natural sights as the 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park (1.5 km) and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (1.4 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Pond for Prosperity, which is approximately 10 minutes' walk away. Also, Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel is at a distance of 3.1 km from Water Works Park. This Des Moines property is just a short stroll from 6th Ave & Park St bus stop.
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Baymont By Wyndham Des Moines North Hotel offers 75 rooms within a 15-minute drive of Polk County Convention Complex. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property and a car park is provided on site.
Nestled in a business district, this inn is close to woods. The 2-star hotel in Des Moines is about 15 minutes by car from the Iowa Capitol Building. Guests will also find convention centres near the accommodation. The nearby sport attractions include Wells Fargo Arena, which is a 15-minute drive away. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 24 minutes' drive away.
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines Aparthotel
Kasa Downtown Des Moines Aparthotel includes 10 rooms and is merely 650 metres from Des Moines Civic Center.
Situated quite close to Polk County Convention Complex, this aparthotel also gives access to such sports venues as Principal Park Stadium, which is nearly 5 minutes away by car. The nearby cultural attractions are Science Center of Iowa (950 metres) and State Historical Museum (1.6 km). The 4-star hotel is located 5 minutes on foot from Polk County Convention Complex at Iowa Events Center and is within easy walking distance of Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. 6th Ave & Grand Ave bus stop lies about a 5-minute walk away.
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Located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Saint John's Lutheran Church, the 3-star Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown offers spacious rooms approximately 10 minutes' walk from Science Center of Iowa. The hotel provides a cash machine and a lift, plus Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking nearby.
The comfortable accommodation lies in the heart of Des Moines, in the Downtown Des Moines district, only a few metres from Polk County Courthouse. The nearby sports attractions are Wells Fargo Arena (0.9 km), and Principal Park Stadium (1.4 km). Visit Pond for Prosperity, approximately 15 minutes' walk from this Des Moines hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown also has a major location, only a short drive from Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. The comfortable property is close to a motorway and Grand Ave & 5th Ave bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
The 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport, located approximately a 10-minute ride from the 49-acre Blank Park Zoo, features a cash machine and a lift. This Des Moines inn, situated not too far from Terrace Hill, offers a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
There is Principal Park Stadium within a 7-km distance of the smoke-free property. You can easily find Salisbury House within 7 km of the hotel. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Cozy Rest Motel
Providing 19 rooms, the 2-star Cozy Rest Motel Des Moines is at a distance of 3.9 km from the 167-acre Gray's Lake Park. This Des Moines motel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site.
While staying in the low-budget property, you are invited to discover Polk County Convention Complex, located nearly 10 minutes away by car, or visit sports venues like Wells Fargo Arena, which is nearly 10 minutes away by car. The Cozy Rest Motel Des Moines offers proximity to natural sights like Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (3.7 km) and the 4.4 Acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park (3.8 km). Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being at a distance of 2.9 km from Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. For those travelling from afar, Des Moines International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.