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

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

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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Heidi

3.719.455 ₫

4.165.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

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, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Todd

3.645.118 ₫

4.082.532 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

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

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park

Ryan

4.392.648 ₫

4.919.766 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Meg

2.677.176 ₫

2.998.438 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1 km from Principal Park

Dawn R.

3.067.056 ₫

3.435.103 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Charles

2.408.159 ₫

2.697.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Lori

3.926.092 ₫

4.397.223 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

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.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Mary

1.949.400 ₫

3.742.848 ₫ 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 hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

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

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Mario

2.320.500 ₫

2.598.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Menashe

3.508.920 ₫

3.929.990 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

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

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

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Michael

3.408.331 ₫

3.817.331 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Jesse

2.749.434 ₫

3.079.367 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Jayson

3.716.856 ₫

4.162.879 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park

Candy

3.388.837 ₫

3.795.498 ₫ 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 swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

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

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Felicia

2.859.120 ₫

3.202.215 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

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.

16. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Ann

1.829.837 ₫

2.049.469 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Principal Park

Debbie

3.690.864 ₫

4.133.768 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Principal Park

Kristian

2.598.960 ₫

2.910.960 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from Principal Park

Jerad

2.962.568 ₫

3.318.076 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

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

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.2 km from Principal Park

nola

3.197.016 ₫

3.580.658 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

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 1,338 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
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

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."

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science Center of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

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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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Principal Park?

Principal 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 140 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there near Principal Park?

Expedia has 140 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Principal Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Principal Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it 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 near Principal Park.

What can I see and do near Principal Park?

Study the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center or World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Explore notable local landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

16. Cozy Rest Motel

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Ruan Center

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