Des Moines City Center Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Village Inn Motel

7.4 / 10

(76 Reviews)

From 80$
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

9.0 / 10

(367 Reviews)

From 79$
Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel

7.8 / 10

(80 Reviews)

From 119$
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown By Ihg

8.2 / 10

(117 Reviews)

From 154$
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus By Ihg

6.7 / 10

(223 Reviews)

From 105$

Des Moines, Iowa, located in the central region of the United States, is a popular travel destination for many reasons. One reason to consider Central hotels when travelling to Des Moines is the abundance of attractions and activities available in the area. From museums and cultural centres to family-friendly attractions and outdoor recreation, Central Iowa has something for everyone.

Another reason to choose Central hotels when travelling to Des Moines is the convenience they offer. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay near the airport or in the heart of the city, Central Iowa has a variety of accommodation options to choose from. Plus, with plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby, you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips.

Finally, when travelling to Des Moines, you’ll appreciate the Central Iowa hospitality. From the friendly locals to the service-oriented hotel employees, you’ll feel welcome and well taken care of during your stay. So if you’re looking for a great travel destination with plenty to see and do, be sure to consider Des Moines and its Central hotels.

Des Moines Accommodation lists:

Best Hotels Downtown Des Moines

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Village Inn Motel Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown By Ihg Hotels in Central Des Moines With Parking Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus By Ihg Des Lux Hotel Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel Hotels in Downtown Des Moines With Pool Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Holiday Inn Express Des Moines-At Drake University, An Ihg Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

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7.4
Good
76 Reviews

Village Inn Motel

📍 1348 East Euclid Ave

From 80$

The 2-star Village Inn Motel is set 1.8 km from Des Moines Park Fair Mall and 4.2 km from the Iowa Capitol Building. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car on site.

The accommodation is situated 4 km from Des Moines city centre and 20 km from Des Moines International airport. You can get to Iowa State Fairgrounds in a few minutes by car.

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9
Excellent
367 Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton

📍 1000 Walnut Street

From 79$

Offering direct access to Science Center of Iowa, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton enjoys a prime location in the very heart of Des Moines. It features Wi-Fi throughout the venue.

Wells Fargo Arena is within 1.5 km of the accommodation, while the 167-acre Gray's Lake Park is a 10-minute drive away. Attractions within walking distance include the 4.4-acre Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Karolyn Sherwood Gallery.

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Hotels in Central Des Moines With Parking

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7.8
Very good
80 Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel

📍 700 Grand Avenue

From 119$

Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel is a charming 3-star venue set 800 metres from Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts and 1 km from Polk County Convention Complex. Set within reach of Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market, the accommodation features an American restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.

You can stroll over to the business Downtown Des Moines district and enjoy Karolyn Sherwood Gallery located nearby. It is just 1 km to the downtown of Des Moines. Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel is a short ride from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

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8.2
Very good
117 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown By Ihg

📍 333 Sw 11Th Street

From 154$

The 2-star Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown, An Ihg Hotel is placed in Des Moines, not far from Science Center of Iowa. Wi Fi is available throughout the venue as well as free self-parking, a health club and an indoor swimming pool are available on site.

Guests can reach Polk County Convention Complex within a 25-minute walk. Grand Hall @ The Temple for Performing Arts lies 1.5 km from the accommodation. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Des Moines Downtown, An Ihg Hotel is a short ride from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

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Hotels in Downtown Des Moines With Pool

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6.7
Good
223 Reviews

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus By Ihg

📍 1050 6Th Avenue

From 105$

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus, An Ihg Hotel is located 12 minutes by foot from Polk County Convention Complex and offers free shuttle service and shuttle service. Situated in Downtown Des Moines district, the inn is set 1.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center.

The venue is set in the vibrant part of Des Moines, a few minutes away from Principal Park Stadium. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away.

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Hotels in Des Moines

Airport nearby ✈️ Boone Municipal, Des Moines International
Average price 💰 117$
Hotels in Des Moines 🏨 135
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 766
Landmarks nearby 📍 Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines Art Center, State Historical Museum, Salisbury House, Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Village Inn Motel
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Des Moines Marriott Downtown Hotel

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9.4
Excellent
95 Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

📍 800 Locust St

From 189$

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Des Lux Hotel Des Moines offers accommodation within 1.5 km from Principal Park Stadium. This venue is set within easy reach of Des Moines Civic Center and in the heart of Des Moines.

Situated in Downtown Des Moines district, the venue is set at 500 metres of 801 Grand. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Des Lux Hotel is a short ride from Wells Fargo Arena.

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Budget Hotels In Des Moines City Centre

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7.7
Very good
162 Reviews

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

📍 401 Locust Street

From 119$

The 3-star Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel provides quick access to Science Center of Iowa and offers an indoor swimming pool, a gym and a restaurant. Des Moines city centre is 1 km from the venue, while Polk County Convention Complex is 0.5 km away.

You can stroll over to the entertainment Downtown Des Moines district and enjoy Court Avenue located nearby. East Village Spa is 1.4 km to the accommodation. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel is a short ride from Capitol Building.

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7.9
Very good
674 Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

📍 929 3Rd Street

From 112$

The 3-star Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center Des Moines is set 0.4 km from Hy-Vee Hall and 0.3 km from Wells Fargo Arena. Boasting location next to Polk County Convention Complex, the venue offers 155 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

The accommodation is located within 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Des Moines. This hotel is just off Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and 0.5 km from Des Moines International airport. You can get to Science Center of Iowa in a few minutes by car.

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8.7
Excellent
79 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines-At Drake University, An Ihg Hotel

📍 1140 24Th Street

From 104$

Featuring hire of car as well as high speed Internet access throughout the property, Holiday Inn Express Des Moines-At Drake University is set in Des Moines, 3.5 km from East Village Spa. The venue offers a central location about 0.5 km from Des Moines International airport and a few minutes' walk from New Life Center.

The accommodation is 4.3 km to the Iowa Capitol Building. A short distance to a tube station enables you to get to Knapp Center in no time. You can get to Salisbury House in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
233 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

📍 120 Sw Water Street

From 119$

Due to a central location in the very heart of the city, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown guests will find Science Center of Iowa nearby. This inn has an indoor pool as well as a picnic area, an indoor swimming pool and a meeting room.

Principal Park Stadium is in 7 minutes' walk. Polk County Convention Complex is about 1 km away. Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market is also located near the hotel. You can get to Wells Fargo Arena in a few minutes by car.

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8.6
Excellent
54 Reviews

Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown

📍 100 Sw Water Street

From 210$

The comfortable Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown is located in the entertainment district of Des Moines, next to Science Center of Iowa. Guests can enjoy Wi Fi throughout the venue, as well as an indoor swimming pool and a gym on site.

This accommodation is not far from Court Avenue and the lighted walking path "Gray's Lake Park" is 2.4 km away. Wells Fargo Arena is also 1.1 km from the hotel. Residence Inn By Marriott Des Moines Downtown is a short ride from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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Des Moines City Center Hotels FAQ
What are the most favoured hotels in Des Moines city centre?
As an alternative, you may book Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Airport (rating: 8.2/10) for 65US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides an indoor swimming pool, a business centre and a gym on site. Other popular central hotels include Quality Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites Airport.
What are the top budget hotels in Des Moines city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Des Moines, there are 13 central options for consideration. We recommend Ramada By Wyndham Airport rated 7.4/10 as one of the best budget Des Moines properties because of its price (from 59US$ per night). It offers an indoor swimming pool, a business centre and porter service, as well as express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry and concierge service. Other top budget accommodations near the city centre include Quality Inn & Suites Airport, Baymont By Wyndham North and Holiday Inn Express-At Drake University, An Ihg Hotel.
Which luxury hotels in Des Moines city centre are the best?
Livetravelsee.info features a variety of chic accommodation options, including 4 deals. One of the top luxury accommodations is Hilton Downtown (rating: 7.6/10) providing an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and concierge service, as well as a cash machine/banking services, dry cleaning/laundry and room services on site. It costs 152US$ per night and is set 1.7 km from State Historical Museum. Alternatively, you may book Staybridge Suites Downtown rated 8.2/10 for 136US$ per night.
What are the best central 5 stars hotels in Des Moines?
Livetravelsee.info recommends you various central options to stay in Des Moines.
What are the best central 4 stars hotels in Des Moines?
You may like Hilton Downtown rated 7.6/10 with hotel rooms at the cost of 152US$ per night. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, shuttle service and concierge service on site.
What are the top 3-star accommodations in Des Moines city centre?
You may book Renaissance Savery Hotel rated 7.6/10 at the cost of 59US$ per night. It features children's menu, a business centre and shopping service, as well as bicycle usage, express check-out and room service on site. Another good option is Embassy Suites Downtown (rating: 7.8/10) with room services, shuttle service and free shuttle service for 155US$ per night. Other good deals are Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Place Downtown and Americinn By Wyndham Airport.
What are the central properties in Des Moines near Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market?
On livetravelsee.info you'll find 12 central hotels near Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market in Des Moines. We recommend Des Lux Hotel (rating: 8.2/10) for 189US$ per night. It offers a business centre, a gym and a Jacuzzi on site.

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