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

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.

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

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

2.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

nola

3.197.016 ₫

3.580.658 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and potted plants.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, green patterned chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

2.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Richard

3.185.320 ₫

3.567.558 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A bar area with a polished bar counter, a variety of bottles and glasses, and a well-lit ambiance.

A modern hallway with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

2.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Christine

3.601.971 ₫

4.034.207 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

4. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jayson

2.452.085 ₫

2.746.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

5. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Felicia

1.715.472 ₫

1.921.329 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.

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

Watrous South, 2.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Reginald

2.859.120 ₫

3.202.215 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and two lamps.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard wall, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a floral armchair.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Milagros

1.684.282 ₫

1.886.396 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, and pendant lighting.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Barbara

1.745.363 ₫

1.954.807 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

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.

A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

9. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Ashley

1.703.776 ₫

1.908.228 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

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

10. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 6.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Heidi

3.719.455 ₫

4.165.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

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

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

11. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Todd

3.645.118 ₫

4.082.532 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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.

12. Wildwood Lodge

15.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Kristian

2.598.960 ₫

2.910.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

16.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

natallie

3.300.984 ₫

3.697.101 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

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

14. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 7.1 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Robert

2.319.786 ₫

2.598.161 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

15. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

6.2 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Nathan

2.323.165 ₫

2.601.944 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

6.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jodi

2.264.683 ₫

2.536.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16.5 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Tiff

2.965.167 ₫

3.320.988 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 8.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Megan

2.750.280 ₫

3.080.313 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

17.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jerad

2.962.568 ₫

3.318.076 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

20. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 6.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Ryan

4.392.648 ₫

4.919.766 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Des Moines Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 684 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport	9.2 Wonderful 683 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport	9.0 Wonderful 742 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,822 reviews	View

Top Fort Des Moines Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Pool was under repair"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean comfortable rooms, staff kind breakfast always variety"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I was originally given a room next to the laundry, so I asked the front desk person if she could give me another room and she did so without question and very cheerfully. Great customer service. The complementary breakfast was also fantastic! Great hotel – highly recommended."

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed staying there. They took me over to the airport twice as I left something in the room and they search for it for me."

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

8/10 Good

"The house is lovely for a weekend of meditation or connecting with nature, but I wouldn't recommend it for very outgoing families, as the local community is very sensitive about music. I actually felt stressed by the surrounding environment; in my view, renting a house implies having more freedom to have fun, but that wasn't the case here. Next time, I’d choose a hotel instead—I’d have a better time and save money, too."

4 Mi to Easter Lake Park! Inviting Rental w/ Patio

10/10 Excellent

"This place was exactly what we needed! Super clean, well appointed, and close to the city. Also close to the Easter Lake Park, which was so pretty. Thanks for a great stay!"

Other attractions near Fort Des Moines Museum

A concrete bridge over a river with metal railings, surrounded by dense green trees.

Gray’s Lake Park

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Gray’s Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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A bridge over a river with a clear blue sky.

Principal Park

8.6/10 (133 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Blank Park Zoo

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Blank Park Zoo during your trip to Des Moines? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Southridge Mall

6.8/10 (26 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Southridge Mall during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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A. H. Blank Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at A. H. Blank Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Echo Valley Driving Range

You can take time to visit Echo Valley Driving Range during your travels to Norwalk.

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Easter Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Easter Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lauridsen Amphitheater

You can enjoy a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Des Moines Museum?

Fort Des Moines Museum 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 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Fort Des Moines Museum.

What can I see and do near Fort Des Moines Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Temple Theater and Walnut Street Bridge. You can watch performances at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Wooly's and Hoyt Sherman Place if you're interested in local theatre.

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1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

3. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

4. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

5. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

9. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

10. Des Lux Hotel

11. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

12. Wildwood Lodge

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

15. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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Top Fort Des Moines Museum Hotel Reviews

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

4 Mi to Easter Lake Park! Inviting Rental w/ Patio

Other attractions near Fort Des Moines Museum

Gray’s Lake Park

Principal Park

Blank Park Zoo

Southridge Mall

A. H. Blank Golf Course

Echo Valley Driving Range

Easter Lake Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

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