The Best Hotels in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,087 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,229 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown	3.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines

Find the best Downtown Des Moines areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while you're in town.

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The exterior and interior of Mars Cafe, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a red interior with hanging lights and artwork.

Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.

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Greater South Side

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Southwestern Hills

Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lauridsen Amphitheater and Salisbury House.

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Top Downtown Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly staff. The food at the hotel restaurants are extremely delicious and prices are very affordable. Would stay there again"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"They had clean rooms and the staff was very friendly. The parking is the problem. There is a crumbling parking lot, that they know of and no one is allowed to park there. Understandable, but it would be helpful to let people know that you cant pull up to the building and park. This is not accessible for handicap people. Just recommend they let people know that when they book there is a problem with there parking lot, which we all would understand, just let people know that there is an issue and you are working on it."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Everything was clean. The room was comfortable. The only issue I had was the lack of information. There was no map or anything to show you where the exercise room was or the layout of the hotel.You could order room service but you really didn't know should you use an app or should you call there's no information there to direct you or assist you and trying to determine what the valet's number is. Besides that everything else was great."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Des Moines like?

Travellers love the Downtown Des Moines neighbourhood for its array of dining options, sporting events and great live music scene. Are you looking for Downtown Des Moines travel tips? Make sure that you visit 801 Grand and Des Moines Civic Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Des Moines?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Des Moines to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Des Moines, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Des Moines.

What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Temple Theater and Walnut Street Bridge are notable landmarks to see while you're in Downtown Des Moines. You could also plan a visit to 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Des Moines include Ruan Center, Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market and Des Moines Public Library. While you're out sightseeing, Science Center of Iowa and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater are a couple of additional sights to visit in Des Moines.

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1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Des Lux Hotel

3. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

15. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

16. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

17. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

20. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Drake

Historic East Village

Greater South Side

Southwestern Hills

Top Downtown Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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