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

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

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.

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Todd

฿4,204

฿4,708 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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

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

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mark

฿5,585

฿6,256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ashley

฿3,615

฿4,048 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A hallway with a door, shelves stocked with snacks, and a refrigerator with beverages.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Dawn R.

฿4,594

฿5,145 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Meg

฿3,503

฿3,924 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

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

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Julie

฿4,499

฿5,190 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Griffin

฿4,992

฿5,591 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mary

฿2,677

฿5,219 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

clayton

฿4,462

฿4,997 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Michael

฿4,334

฿4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Lauren

฿3,496

฿3,916 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jayson

฿4,726

฿5,293 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 lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Candy

฿4,309

฿4,826 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

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

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

RYAN

฿3,636

฿4,072 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

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.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ann

฿2,300

฿2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Debbie

฿4,792

฿5,367 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 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.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Shazia

฿3,767

฿4,219 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Tiff

฿3,770

฿4,223 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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

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.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Galen

฿4,065

฿4,553 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Robert

฿4,197

฿4,701 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,305 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful with everything I needed"

Des Lux Hotel

8/10 Good

"Shower had no water pressure, bar tender was rude and off putting. Room was decent and breakfast was excellent."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean. It is dated and could use a reno. Overall great stay and staff was very helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for our visit."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at this hotel are so great. They clearly care about the guests and each other. The breakfast was good and had a nice variety. Everything was very clean also. I'd stay there again for sure."

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8/10 Good

"Wall paper was peeling, bathroom holder for toilet paper is hang on the wall"

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Me encantó el desayuno era gratis muy completo"

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent friendly place!"

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We used the shuttle, and he was very friendly. Will definitely stay here again."

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 Des Moines Civic Center

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center 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 155 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Adjacent to Des Moines Civic Center, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Expedia has 155 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Des Moines Civic Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Civic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Des Moines Civic Center.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Civic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center or World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Des Moines Civic Center hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

15. Cozy Rest Motel

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

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Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Lux Hotel

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Polk County Courthouse

Science Center of Iowa

Ruan Center

EMC Expo Center

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