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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is ฿4,229 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿4,229
฿4,736 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly, our room was incredibly clean, it's walkable to several restaurants, the breakfast was great & the staff was attentive to it."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,817 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,817
฿4,275 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Clean room. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,813 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,813
฿3,150 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,843 reviews)
"Please don’t waste your money booking this hotel. From the front desk service to the condition of the room and even the breakfast, the entire experience was disappointing. The customer service was poor, the room did not meet expectations, and the breakfast was far below standard. I would not recommend ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is ฿5,391 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,391
฿6,038 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,226 reviews)
"Wow! We stayed the weekend of the Fourh of July and was so happy with the staff and willingness to go above and beyond to make our stay wonderful! Thank you!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿2,531 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,531
฿2,835 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
5.8/10 (925 reviews)
"Its just rough now... hadn't been there in 10 years... Not as nice as it once was. The little water park is great, but if the hotel is not clean and you can't wash towels and keep them stocked in the pool area there is now way that water is disgusting."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is ฿3,271 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,271
฿3,664 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,858 reviews)
"They never came to clean the room for my 6 night stay. Black stuff shot out of the jets in the tub. Had to go get my own towels and needs for the room and stack all trash inside my room during my stay. Picked this hotel so I had a place to do my laundry and lo and behold they were out of order as ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Drake
Find the best Drake areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while you're in town.
Photo by Emily Ruschill
Open Photo by Emily Ruschill
Southwestern Hills
Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
