⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Des Moines Art Center for 2026

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An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Jennifer

S$150

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a staircase, blue seating area, and a brick accent wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, blue walls, and sunlit windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with patterned curtains.

2. Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2.9 km from Des Moines Art Center

Daniel

S$79

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a leather sofa, dining area, kitchen, and large windows with curtains.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a wooden panel design, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a water dispenser.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 5.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Arlene

S$98

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

4. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 4.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Erica

S$216

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

5. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 4.3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Susan

S$185

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Des Moines Art Center

Michael

S$127

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a window view of the pool area.

A buffet with labeled sections for omelets and cheese.

A hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, seating area, and a blue carpet.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 4.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Meg

S$156

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

8. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

8.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Lindsay

S$142

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

9. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

10.7 km from Des Moines Art Center

Scott

S$115

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A vending machine with snacks and beverages, a shelf with various snack brands, and a sign indicating 'IA TREATS'.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.

10. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 5.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Tracy

S$149

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Galen

S$175

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 4.7 km from Des Moines Art Center

joseph

S$132

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

13. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10 km from Des Moines Art Center

Annette

S$145

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

14. Wildwood Lodge

8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Robert

S$139

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

15. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 4.7 km from Des Moines Art Center

Mark

S$229

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 5.1 km from Des Moines Art Center

Mark

S$145

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent Staybridge Suites sign, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and lounge chairs by the poolside.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, framed artwork, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 5.6 km from Des Moines Art Center

Gerry

S$181

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

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

8.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Joshua

S$117

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a floral mural.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and tables, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

8.2 km from Des Moines Art Center

Clinton J

S$107

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 5.3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Lauren

S$150

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Art Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive	7.0 Good 131 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,858 reviews	View
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,106 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,299 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Art Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"It was a nice clean room. Comfy bed with 4 fluffy (heavier than they looked) pillows. We had a nice view of town from the 10th floor. The air conditioner worked just fine, and was quiet. We were in room 1008, and the water in the toilet would keep running, but would stop when the handle was lifted a little. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant, and it was delicious! I thought my room came with the buffet breakfast, and in the morning the ladies in the restaurant told me it did not, but they would give it to me anyway. We stayed two days and got the buffet both mornings. It was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in a hotel. The staff was very nice and always present behind the counter. The issue with the property was that the parking lot was totally closed for resurfacing, and a bit torn up. My group had 2 disabled people (I was one), and it was a long walk from the temporary parking lot across the street from the front of the hotel. I believe the hotel was full because this was state fair opening weekend. It was very hard to find a parking spot, we had to circle 3 times. I don’t think the lot was big enough. Even to drop someone off on either side street was quite a walk for me. Had we known this, we likely would have not stayed there. Very bad timing for such a project. But I liked the hotel very much and the restaurant was excellent."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and I felt very welcomed during my stay. My room was nice and had everything I needed. The location was also convenient. Overall, I had a great experience and I would definitely stay here again. I highly recommend this hotel!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"We liked the cleanliness of our room however the a/c needs a new filter and its either warm or freezing."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great accomodations and helpful staff!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast."

Other attractions near Des Moines Art Center

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Salisbury House

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a stop at Salisbury House. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Water Works Park

Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Des Moines Community Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Des Moines Community Playhouse during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Val Air Ballroom

8.0/10 (107 reviews)

After visiting Val Air Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Valley Junction

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Valley Junction. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Art Center?

Des Moines Art Center is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 17 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Des Moines Art Center?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Des Moines Art Center. Other good options within a few miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University and Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive.

How many hotels will I find near Des Moines Art Center?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Des Moines Art Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Art Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Des Moines Art Center.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Art Center?

Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Pappajohn Sculpture Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Terrace Hill are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place and Wooly's.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

4. Des Lux Hotel

5. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

9. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

10. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

13. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

19. Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

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Top Des Moines Art Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Other attractions near Des Moines Art Center

Salisbury House

Water Works Park

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Waveland Municipal Golf Course

Val Air Ballroom

Valley Junction

Terrace Hill

Black Cultural Center

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