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25 Sep - 27 Sep
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Our top choices for Central Iowa 2-star hotels

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.
A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

1. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Johnston
United States
Mason
2.541.301 ₫
2.846.257 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk, a vanity with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a stone accent wall.
A reception area with a white counter, a clock, and a digital display.
A hallway with vending machines and a clean, tiled floor.

2. Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Lovington
United States
Atong
1.769.020 ₫
2.059.347 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
A multi-story hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with flowers.
A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.
A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Johnston
United States
Maureen
2.126.726 ₫
2.381.933 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
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.

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
United States
kathleen
1.716.990 ₫
1.923.028 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel corridor with a reception desk, a microwave, two chairs, and a TV screen displaying a promotional message.
A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola machine.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a prominent '6' sign on the building.

5. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines
United States
Scott
1.295.287 ₫
1.450.857 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV displaying a sunflower image, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned bedspread.
A coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and a sign about saving dough.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard with a flower bed, and a well-maintained lawn.
A dome-shaped building surrounded by a garden with various flowers and plants.

6. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Marquisville
United States
Edward
1.456.580 ₫
1.631.401 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a reception desk, two red chairs, a wall clock, and a framed picture of Iowa.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a ceiling fan.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
Clive
United States
Ashley
1.560.900 ₫
1.748.208 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.
A vending machine with snacks and beverages, a shelf with various snack brands, and a sign indicating 'IA TREATS'.

8. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Greater South Side
United States
Jayson
2.858.528 ₫
3.201.551 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a sunset.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.
A reception area with a marble counter, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.
A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a sign prohibiting pets.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Clive
United States
Chris
1.437.329 ₫
1.609.808 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, green ottomans, a coffee station, and a dining area.
A hotel with a green logo, a parking lot, and a bench outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a bright green ottoman.

10. EverSpring Inn & Suites

EverSpring Inn & Suites
Oskaloosa
United States
Rebecca
2.083.801 ₫
2.333.857 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
EverSpring Inn & Suites
A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.
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.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Mario
2.322.285 ₫
2.600.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a green sofa, a striped armchair, a black leather chair, a small table with a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
Grinnell
United States
Steven
2.654.040 ₫
2.972.525 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and two brown sofas.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette.
A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
Forest City
United States
Tom
2.435.004 ₫
2.727.206 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
The exterior of the Diamond Jo Casino with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole with the American flag.
A hotel room with a round table, two patterned chairs, a floor lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.
A modern interior with a staircase, fireplace, sofa, and chairs.

14. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel
Northwood
United States
Zachary
3.100.988 ₫
3.473.106 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Douglas
1.990.148 ₫
2.228.966 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a sun clock.
A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a flagpole.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed artwork on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls
United States
dave
2.218.358 ₫
2.588.621 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.
A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
United States
Chrisshanna
2.435.472 ₫
2.727.728 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

18. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
United States
Bertis
1.724.795 ₫
1.931.770 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Sonesta Essential Ames
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.
A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.

19. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
Polk City
United States
Frank
2.107.215 ₫
2.489.896 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Qube Hotel
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
United States
Tammy
2.078.998 ₫
2.328.478 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
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2.484.681 ₫ total
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean room, great parking, quiet although near the airport"
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