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

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

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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Heidi

3.952.623 ₫

4.427.146 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.2 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Kelsey

3.727.269 ₫

4.174.541 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

3. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Sweta

3.564.897 ₫

4.112.484 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

4. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Lori

4.131.933 ₫

4.627.765 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Charles

2.406.491 ₫

2.695.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Mary

1.819.090 ₫

3.783.708 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Mario

2.406.491 ₫

2.695.271 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Nancy

3.506.490 ₫

3.927.268 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

David A

2.747.530 ₫

3.077.235 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, < 0.1 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Candy

3.388.185 ₫

3.794.766 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

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

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Felicia

2.857.140 ₫

3.199.997 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

12. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.9 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

V. Dale

1.808.695 ₫

2.025.686 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

13. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Kristian

2.266.066 ₫

2.537.890 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.6 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Jerad

3.068.828 ₫

3.437.087 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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".

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

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.2 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Jeffrey

3.203.677 ₫

3.588.118 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.2 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

natallie

3.300.349 ₫

3.696.391 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

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

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

8.1 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

nola

2.812.833 ₫

3.150.372 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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, 3.3 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Cassandra

2.762.678 ₫

3.094.200 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.8 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert

2.175.112 ₫

2.436.281 ₫ 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.

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

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

20. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12 km from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Merlin

2.186.806 ₫

2.449.223 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,105 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,348 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village	9.0 Wonderful 443 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 524 reviews	View

Top Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buen servicio"

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I stay here with my sister every time we come visit the venues for shows. 10/10 service, breakfast and room every single time. Luxurious without spending a fortune."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, nice rooms."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really unique and comfortable stay. Would highly recommend."

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I'll pass"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

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You can search for that perfect souvenir at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater?

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater 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 136 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

What can I see and do near Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa or Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

4. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Cozy Rest Motel

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

20. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

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Top Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Lux Hotel

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines Civic Center

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Wooly's

Science Center of Iowa

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

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