Des Moines is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, friendly locals and family friendly trips.
The area around Iowa Events Center is highly rated by travellers for shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
family friendly trips, friendly locals and restaurants are just a few reasons travellers enjoy the area around Sky Glider West.
30 hotels
Just 6 miles away from Adventureland, this hotel is located in Des Moines and offers complimentary hot breakfast and free WiFi.
“The online reservation didn't tell us that breakfast was included -- we were delighted to see it and its variety.”
Average review score: 7.6
265 hotel reviews
Located in the heart of Des Moines, this Iowa hotel boasts a 6000 square foot fitness centre and a spa. Free WiFi access is available, and the State Capitol building is 6 minutes’ drive away.
“The staff was really helpful, lovely and imaginative décor and breakfast super good, esp Joe the chef. Reception very kind and accommodating. Super bed.”
Average review score: 9.2
107 hotel reviews
Conveniently located within 12 minutes’ drive of the Des Moines International Airport, this motel features free WiFi throughout the property. Each guest room includes a flat-screen TV.
“It's a family run motel, the staff was extremely helpful and nice, room very clean, comfortable, the bed was amazing. Location close to the airport.”
Average review score: 7.7
Located where Interstates 80, 35 and 235 intersect, this motel is 10 miles from Des Moines International Airport. Free parking is possible and guest rooms include free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Location is close to several chain fast food place and a big supermarket. Spacious room.”
Average review score: 7.2
This motel is located in Des Moines, 6 miles from Adventureland Park and Drake University. The motel features an outdoor pool and guest rooms provide free Wi-Fi.
“Clearneass, kindness, much seculity, and more.”
Average review score: 5.6
168 hotel reviews
This hotel is 5 miles from Des Moines and within a 10-minute drive of the Adventureland Park, an amusement park. The hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi.
“Had only one problem with the room, but the staff fixed it quickly!”
Average review score: 5.1
Adjacent to the Des Moines International Airport, this hotel serves a daily hot breakfast with waffles, fresh fruit, eggs, and pastries.
“The most pleasant and helpful staff I have encountered in my trips to the US.”
Average review score: 7.3
The Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport is conveniently located less than one mile from the Des Moines International Airport.
“Location, friendly staff, and clean and organized room”
Average review score: 7.2
101 hotel reviews
Ideally situated across from Des Moines International Airport and close to many area points of interest, this hotel offers many free amenities and services, including 24-hour airport transfers.
“Good and comfortable place which is pretty much close to Des Moines International Airport, 24 hours shuffle bus. People are nice! Impressive!”
Average review score: 8
Average review score: 8.7
Overlooking the Des Moines River and situated in the heart of the city centre, this all-suite hotel is moments from attractions and features spacious accommodations and a free nightly reception.
“WOW! This is a very impressive hotel, both inside and out. The reception staff were truly superb and ever so friendly. The lobby area was outstanding, with its water fall and all. The suite was excellent and immaculately clean. The only word for it is outstanding.”
117 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Steps from the Wells Fargo Arena and the Mercy Medical Center, this hotel in central Des Moines, Iowa offers free shuttle service to the airport and local area attractions.
“I always choose Holiday Inn in my trip and travel. When I was arriving the hotel is on the 10pm, and I will join an important job interview in the next day. The front desk service is really good, they wish me could pass the job interview. I feel so warm and confidence.”
172 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.5
This hotel features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. A free shuttle is offered to Des Moines International Airport, located across the street.
“Location and all round value for money”
Average review score: 8.1
Drake University is a 3 minute walk from this Des Moines, Iowa hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and guest rooms provide cable TV and coffee facilities.
“Very close to Drake University, Drake Diner next door.”
110 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
Connected via skywalk to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, this hotel offers concierge and valet parking services, an airport shuttle and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
108 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Less than a mile from the international airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers modern accommodation a 20-minute drive from central Des Moines. It provides a shuttle and an indoor pool with hot tub.
“A perfect place for a business travelers. Friendly, warm atmosphere and a place to relax aftet a full day of meetings”
Average review score: 7.6
Set in a historic building, the Renaissance Savery combines a historical location with contemporary accommodation. It features a free airport shuttle and a well-equipped gym.
Average review score: 6.8
This Des Moines hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and the hotel is located off Interstate 8, less than 7 miles from Prairie Meadows Racetrack.
“Everything you guys are officially my new favorite hotel”
205 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.1
Located 2 miles from Grand View College, Travelodge Des Moines has free Wi-Fi access throughout the property and guest rooms with cable TV and air conditioning.
“Good job on rooms / updating comfortable bed”
109 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.9
Des Moines International Airport is just 2 km from this Iowa hotel which provides free airport transportation. It also features a heated indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
“Jose the morning breakfast server was excellent.”
Average review score: 8.8
Featuring a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna, this hotel is located just off Highway 5 and 10 miles from downtown Des Moines. Free Wi-Fi, parking, and airport shuttle service are provided.
“Perfect for airport. Lovely breakfast. Very nice staff.”
277 hotel reviews
Average review score: 5.6
The Des Moines South Motel 6 is located less than 1 mile from various dining options and the Des Moines International Airport. This hotel has cable TV and a laundrette on site.
“Friendly reception, location to airport and perkins”
147 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Less than 1 mile from Des Moines International Airport, this Iowa hotel features guest rooms with free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.
“The extras at breakfast were delightful and appreciated....waffles and creamed meat on bisquet. The manager/ owner was very friendly and helpful. The check in person was as well.”
151 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Conveniently adjacent to the Des Moines International Airport, this hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and free airport shuttle service. Each guest room features a flat-screen cable TV.
“The people at the front desk were very welcoming and helpful. The room was very good and had everything I needed for my 1 night stay. The attached Steakhouse was convenient and had excellent food.”
Average review score: 8.4
Situated right across the street from Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and Community Choice Credit Union Veterans Memorial Auditorium, this hotel is located at Interstate 235 and features a heated...
“The staff was great from the front desk to the bar tender. Nice, cleam rooms- large.... and located in a great spot next to the river.”
Average review score: 7.9
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds is located adjacent to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, a sports, entertainment, convention and expo...
“It was a very affordable hotel, located close to downtown Des Moines, Iowa.”
149 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.8
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites hotel is located with easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 35.
“What a great place for the money. It was quiet, and the staff who was very friendly and accommodating, made every effort to make my stay a pleasant and relaxing time. I will definitely return here.”
361 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
Featuring a full kitchen in every suite, this Iowa hotel is located along the Des Moines River in the heart of the city. Free Wi-Fi access is available, and a hot breakfast is served daily.
“The room was clean and the staff friendly.”
Average review score: 9.2
Located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa, this hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi access is available, and the Wells Fargo Arena can be reached in 2 minutes’ drive.
“Clean and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast omelette, within walking distance to great restaurants and night life. The view of the river from our room was a bonus.”
164 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.9
This downtown Des Moines Hyatt Place hotel features complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi access throughout and an indoor swimming pool.
“The reception staff were fantastic and the hotel was very clean with Morden decor. The breakfast porridge, fruit and sausages were very nice.”
Average review score: 9.1
Offering a fitness centre and indoor pool, Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown is located in Des Moines in the Iowa Region. Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
“Super-friendly staff, great location, clean, spacious, and modern rooms, fast WiFi, great pool and hot tub.”
Average review score: 9.7
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown is located in Des Moines, 700 metres from Hy-Vee Hall.
“Nice clean good sized rooms. Enjoyed this as the best place I stayed in my two weeks visit to the US”
Average review score: 9.8
AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village offers accommodation in Des Moines.
