Southwestern Hills Travel Guide
Des Moines

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Top hotels in Southwestern Hills

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Wonderful property, great food, fantastic experience. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"Everything was clean & neat for a property that is noted to be older. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Wildwood Lodge
"Everything was good , Nice and quite even though by busy roads."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Des Lux Hotel
"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Southwestern Hills

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.

Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

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.













