Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, is a bustling city amid all the small country towns of the state. Finding the right place to stay is key to enjoying your trip. Let us guide you in your choice by giving our top picks for hotels and vacation rentals in the city.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status. recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on January 31, 2024.
Hotels
1. Des Lux Hotel (from USD 189)
The Des Lux Hotel is an elegant hotel that offers high-class rooms right in the heart of Des Moines. The Suites offer features such as a whirlpool tub, fireplace, goose down feather pillows, and also a wet bar. All rooms feature a fridge, workstation, coffee maker and ironing board. The presidential suite has a seating area with an atrium skylight to enjoy your stay. The hotel offers its own bar, plus a fitness center for guests to use and provides guests with a shuttle service to the airport. Couples can enjoy the basic romance package which gives guests sparkling wine and chocolates; or upgrade to the grand romance package which includes an hour long massage. If you drive, valet parking is available to guests.
Des Lux Hotel
Address: 800 Locust Street
640 meters (0.4 ft) from Pappajohn Sculpture Park
2. Des Moines Marriott Downtown (from USD 179)
The Marriott is located near the business district in downtown Des Moines. The hotel offers a concierge and access to a sky-walk to go to the downtown area. The hotel has a concierge level of rooms that gets you access to the private lounge, food available throughout the day, privacy and business services available. Guests also have two dining options; the City Center Lounge, which offers drinks and quick bites or River Rock Grill and Tavern, with an innovative menu of American cuisine. Several packages are available for guests to enjoy, including the pride and joy package which includes valet parking, strawberries with champagne, and a breakfast buffet in deluxe hotel accommodations. Also available is the park here, fly there package, which includes parking and shuttle to and from the airport. Finally, their plug-in technology allows guests local and long distance phone calls and high-speed internet.
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Address: 700 Grand Avenue
746 meters (0.5 ft) from Pappajohn Sculpture Park
3. Hampton Inn and Suites (from USD 165)
Hampton Inn and Suites is near the river and business district, in the downtown area and close to many attractions. The hotel has a fitness center, heated indoor pool, free Wi-Fi in every room, a breakfast buffet, a mart to buy snacks at any time, and laundry and valet service. There is a romance package that gives guests two keepsake glasses, flowers, chocolates and a bottle of bubbly. The suites include a The Riverview Studio which gives a great view, has a sofa bed, mini fridge and a balcony and the King Studio, with or without a river view.
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Address: 120 South West Water Street
1.49 km (1.0 mi) from Pappajohn Sculpture Park
4. Doubletree Hilton (from USD 97)
The Doubletree Hilton by Des Moines Airport is under 20 minutes from downtown. It offers an airport shuttle, a hotel restaurant, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, and a fresh-baked cookie upon check in. The hotel has three suites both with king beds, one has a fireplace and sofa bed and the other a whirlpool tub. The hotel has hypoallergenic down pillows so guests can enjoy their sleep. The third suite has a kitchenette in the suite for those guests that like to cook. There are several packages offered: park, stay and go, which gives parking and a shuttle ride to and from the airport, and celebration, which gives sparkling wine on arrival, breakfast delivered to the room and a late checkout.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport
Address: 6800 Fleur Drive
7.03 km (4.4 mi) from Pappajohn Sculpture Park
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Vacation rentals
5. Luxury Flat (from USD 78)
This stylish apartment in the East village part of Des Moines has three bedrooms and one bathroom and features a washer and dryer combo, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and your own parking space. An outdoor lounge, fitness and yoga studio plus a coffee bar are all on-site. There is also a restaurant on the premises, Sam & Gabes.
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
2.02 km (1.3 mi) from Pappajohn Sculpture ParkAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed & couch were both incredibly comfortable for sleeping the fitness center was a nice bonusnice apartment in the east village with a great viewCleanliness:
cleanliness wise the cleaning crew had kept the place spotlessa clean well maintained apartmentthe apartment is clean stylish and nicely appointedstylish place and very cleanthe place is very clean and comfortableHost:
josiah was very helpful and responsive throughout our stayjosiah is also a great host very helpful and responsivegreat space with a great hosthe is obviously a responsible and experienced hostwhat a fantastic apartment and host i wish i could have stayed longerRead more reviewsLocation:
great restaurants nearby and easy walking distance to everythingawesome place walking distance from the event we were attendinggreat location & a great place to staygreat location to downtown nightlifethe building is safe secure and truly close to everything
6. Affordable House (65 USD)
The centrally located house is a steal at under one hundred dollars. It has two well decorated bedrooms and bathrooms and is in a quiet neighborhood. There is access to a washer and dryer plus free Wi-Fi for guests, plus a deck and outdoor grill out the back of the house.
Centrally Located House
Price: 65 USD
Number of Guests: 3
7. Cozy Studio Apartment (85 USD)
This remodeled apartment is within walking distance of Des Moines University and near a grocery store, restaurant and other amenities. It has a private entrance and off street parking, hardwood floors and a bedroom in the main room, with a separate bathroom included. This apartment is on the second floor of the host’s home.
Cozy Studio
Price: 85 USD
Number of Guests: 2
Comfort all the way
Hotels or vacation rental homes, there’s something for every comfort level here. So, good ahead and book your trip to Des Moines in Iowa today!
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