The Best Hotels Closest to Principal Park in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Tyler

4.219.050 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Maggie

4.312.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park

Sal

4.392.782 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Jennifer

3.803.148 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1 km from Principal Park

Katie

3.360.410 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Stephen

4.453.221 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Jeanette

3.213.512 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Principal Park

Maxemillian

4.457.104 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Ivet

3.118.107 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Nadia

2.568.746 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Cody

4.481.227 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Leah

2.731.485 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Brad

3.744.184 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jul - 10 Jul

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park

Nina

3.843.832 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

CHRIS

2.731.486 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Principal Park

Tobin

3.773.665 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Tabatha

2.122.687 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.7 km from Principal Park

Barbara

3.481.206 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

19. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 5.1 km from Principal Park

Gerald

4.041.359 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 5.1 km from Principal Park

Scott

2.303.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jul - 15 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,075 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,204 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived after 1am and unfortunately Hotels.com only allows to book based on date, meaning because it was after midnight, we technically couldn't check-in til 3pm and it was 1am. Fortunately, the front desk worked with us and found an open room and accommodated our night stay. This was during the College World Series and was a huge help to our family of 5."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"We purchased the breakfast and early check in and out. Our reservation said resort credits but since it didn’t say what those credits were we didn’t get the breakfast we paid for. This was very disappointing to pay extra and not get it but I feel this is expedias fault not so much the hotel’s since Expedia did not specify those credits to the hotel. Very disappointing since we splurged for a date not away from our 5 kids which rarely happens."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this hotel! From Des Moines but been gone a LONG time and wanted to try a fun new hotel. This place was perfect for my wife and I. Location is perfect, staff were amazing, and the room was really fun. Was a bit worried about some road construction going on during our stay but while we could hear some noise, the blackout curtains and the comfy bed helped us sleep in. We will definitely be coming back here for our DM trips!"

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"No hot tub, pool was a bit cooler than we liked. We had a cupboard door that was needing hinge repair, which I requested twice but no repair was done. Everything else was great! Room was nice, beds comfy, pillows were awesome! I was able to get shuttle service to the airport very early. I requested extra coffee, creamer and plastic forks which were promptly delivered by the staff. Elevators require a room key to go anywhere except main lobby, so the room areas were fairly secure. All in all, it's one of the nicer hotels I've stayed in."

Hotels near other Principal Park attractions

Science Center of Iowa

8.8/5 (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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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 144 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there near Principal Park?

Expedia has 144 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, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates or Des Moines Art Center. 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. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

13. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotels near other Principal Park attractions

Science Center of Iowa

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