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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a blue sofa and chairs, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a microwave and refrigerator, and a colorful carpet.
A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a large glass facade, and a parking lot.

1. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
West Des Moines
United States
Cicely
S$138
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

2. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
United States
Todd
S$129
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, seating areas, and a staircase.
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central round table with a cake, and a water feature in the background.
A bar area with a marble countertop, shelves with glasses and bottles, and a lounge area with chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a 'PARK PLACE' sign.

3. Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
West Des Moines
United States
Nancy
S$144
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
An indoor pool with slides and a ship-themed play area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with a lamp.
A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a large window overlooking the dining area.
A lobby with a reception desk, a curved seating area, and a decorative palm tree centerpiece.

4. Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Urbandale
United States
susan
S$102
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.
A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a chair.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Clive
United States
Mary K.
S$118
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a floral armchair.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard wall, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and two lamps.

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
United States
James
S$97
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.
A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
Johnston
United States
Daisy
S$91
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.
A lobby with two grey upholstered armchairs, a chandelier, and a reception desk displaying the brand name "DS LUX".
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.
A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

8. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Erica
S$216
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Des Lux Hotel
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Corey
S$206
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

10. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
West Des Moines
United States
Gary
S$153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.
A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
United States
clayton
S$204
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.
A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Clive
United States
Joshua
S$117
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.
A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

13. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
United States
Sarah
S$134
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and neon signs for Corona and Modelo beer brands.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.

14. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Watrous South
United States
CHRISTINA
S$93
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
United States
Dave
S$111
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A bar area with multiple screens displaying sports and news, a cash register, and bar stools.
A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a building with multiple floors and windows.
A coffee shop interior with a menu board, a bakery display case, and a counter with a cash register.
A reception area with a wooden wall and a sign reading "Westlake Bar & Grill".

16. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham
Osceola
United States
Sandra
S$120
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham
A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."
An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

17. Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
Clive
United States
Carolyn
S$140
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wildwood Lodge
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a patterned carpet.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, dual sinks, and a large mirror.

18. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Greater South Side
United States
Reginald
S$149
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.
A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

19. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
West Des Moines
United States
Deborah
S$142
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.
A row of white, modern, front-loading washing machines in a clean, white-walled laundry room.

20. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Altoona
United States
James
S$127
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice stay. Quiet and beds were comfortable"
James 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Everything, great place and location"
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good
"Could have included breakfast with the price. Adding breakfast cost makes per day stay expensive."
Mahesh 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"We always stay here for a reason. Great location and awesome staff."
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room: Very good complimentary breakfast; Friendly staff; Great location; Comfortable room/slept well; Enjoyed the pool and whirlpool!"
Mary K. 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay! Check in was seamless. Room was clean and nice! Staff helped getting extra bed for our stay. Breakfast was outstanding and family enjoyed the amenities. Thanks Fairfield!"
Terrence 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"very good people and property"
danny 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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