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A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Liked that it was quiet, the staff was kind and always ready to assist"
United States
AUDREY
The price is 1.460.480 ₫
1.635.738 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 5.1 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,293 reviews)
"Very nice and clean I enjoyed my stay"
United States
LaSeana
The price is 3.400.310 ₫
3.808.348 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 6.9 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Will stay there again!!!"
United States
Ashley
The price is 2.760.329 ₫
3.091.569 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Staybridge Suites' on the facade.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 3.7 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Terrific location, great happy hour, nice staff. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Dawn R.
The price is 2.973.120 ₫
3.329.894 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

5. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 4.9 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,085 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is 3.966.768 ₫
4.442.989 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Des Lux Hotel
A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.2 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Would stay there again."
United States
Meg
The price is 2.581.920 ₫
2.891.751 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
10.6 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (678 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Galen
The price is 3.102.696 ₫
3.475.020 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,829 reviews)
"Great location nice staff"
United States
John
The price is 1.836.032 ₫
2.056.355 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

9. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 3.8 km from Fairground
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Such a wonderful hotel and amazing staff and fantastic rooms!"
United States
Candy
The price is 3.402.266 ₫
3.810.537 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Tiff
The price is 2.976.918 ₫
3.334.148 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

11. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was pleasant enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Crystal
The price is 2.974.308 ₫
3.331.224 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 13.3 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,202 reviews)
"best hotel I've ever had stayed at"
United States
Paul
The price is 2.550.786 ₫
2.856.881 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 4.2 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (681 reviews)
"This is a clean, pleasant, and familiar place to stay with a great location near the ballpark and Court Avenue district."
United States
Michael
The price is 3.419.870 ₫
3.830.255 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 4.3 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations."
United States
Mark
The price is 2.653.862 ₫
2.972.326 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

15. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
15.2 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,886 reviews)
"Breakfast was great selection of food, good coffee."
United States
Susan
The price is 2.547.651 ₫
2.853.369 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Milagros
The price is 1.773.440 ₫
1.986.253 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (734 reviews)
"Very clean and updated, friendly staff, great breakfast options, easy location off the highway"
United States
Christy
The price is 2.781.727 ₫
3.115.534 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

18. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great breakfast ."
United States
Gary
The price is 2.816.640 ₫
3.154.636 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a second-floor balcony.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Is good and relaxing please to stay"
United States
Edwin
The price is 1.774.460 ₫
1.987.395 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and potted plants.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
10.2 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (675 reviews)
"Great clean hotel close to the airport and restaurants!"
United States
Richard
The price is 3.364.320 ₫
3.768.038 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
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Where to stay in Fairground

Find the best Fairground areas for the activities you enjoy most.
The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Des Moines Civic Center or Science Center of Iowa might round out your trip.

A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm

Court District

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

A sign reading "Historic East Village" with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.

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.

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

Drake

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

A calm lake surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.

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.

Top Fairground Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff, excellent room, quiet location"
Adin 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Frequently asked questions

What is Fairground like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Des Moines's Fairground neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in the Fairground area?
When you want to find places to stay in Des Moines, start by booking one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Fairground.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairground, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Fairground.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Fairground include Sky Glider East, Iowa State Fairgrounds and Grand View Golf Course. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, make sure that you visit other sights such as Iowa State Capitol Building or Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.