The Best Hotels Closest to Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Sonya

3.725.834 ₫

4.172.933 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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

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

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Ryan

4.387.916 ₫

4.914.465 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Meg

2.883.114 ₫

3.229.088 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

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

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

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Sweta

3.592.379 ₫

4.144.197 ₫ 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, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Charles

2.405.565 ₫

2.694.232 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Mary

1.817.480 ₫

3.780.358 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Michael

2.947.433 ₫

3.301.124 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

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 multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

David A

2.746.472 ₫

3.076.049 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jayson

3.712.852 ₫

4.158.394 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

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

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Felicia

2.856.040 ₫

3.198.765 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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.

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

11. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kristian

2.264.061 ₫

2.535.644 ₫ 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

3.081.408 ₫

3.451.177 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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.

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jerad

3.067.647 ₫

3.435.764 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

natallie

3.193.572 ₫

3.576.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

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.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

nola

2.767.762 ₫

3.099.894 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

16. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

2.570.436 ₫

2.878.889 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

15.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Carl

3.167.608 ₫

3.547.720 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Robert

2.149.819 ₫

2.407.901 ₫ 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.

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Merlin

2.273.148 ₫

2.545.926 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

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

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Megan

2.717.140 ₫

3.043.197 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,351 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 524 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The pool was warm, the staff was great, clean room, hot water, breakfast was decent. Great price, great stay."

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very close to the airport, and a shuttle service. Lovely staff, quiet and clean rooms."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean overall with some noticeable wear. Location, layout, amenities and staff are great."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Comfy and clean."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

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."

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."

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large white sculpture of a human figure in a park with buildings in the background.

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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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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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray's Lake Park?

Gray's Lake Park 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 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray's Lake Park?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gray's Lake Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray's Lake Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray's Lake Park.

What can I see and do near Gray's Lake Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake Park hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

4. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

11. Wildwood Lodge

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

16. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

17. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

18. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Des Lux Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

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