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Where to stay in Downtown Des Moines
Find the best Downtown Des Moines areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Des Moines
Historic East Village
Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.
Top hotels in Downtown Des Moines
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA
The price is ฿4,915 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,915
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
7.8/10 Good! (1,095 reviews)
Met my expectations
"Our stay was amazing. The room fit our needs perfectly. The breakfast was excellent, we had more than enough to eat. We will definitely stay here again. And I'll be sure to tell others about how fantastic this hotel is."
Reviewed on 27 May 2024
Surety Hotel
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,487 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
฿5,487
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
9.2/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,040 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿5,040
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
9.4/10 Exceptional! (717 reviews)
Amazing hotel and stay
"The service was amazing from the moment we checked in. I appreciated the texts during our stay to see if we needed anything. We also dine at Proudfoot & Bird and our Waiter Eric made it a wonderful experience. After we a few drinks at the speak easy to complete our evening."
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Popular places to visit
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Iowa State Capitol Building
5/5(1 review)
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
5/5(1 review)
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
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