Southwestern Hills Travel Guide
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"Great experience. Very kid friendly. Clean comfortable beds."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Great staff at the front desk, bar and restaurant. Clean and beautiful hotel."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"Not a great breakfast spread, but a really good pool/hot tub area. Very fun. Themed rooms and quiet place. We had the massage chair, but it feels like it’s trying to split you in half when the shoulders compress. Very painful for my fiance. Can be a little hard to find your way around the property, ..."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Wildwood Lodge
"Staff was very helpful and considerate."
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
"Avoid this property. Smelled worse than a run down motel 6. The staff allowed a group of kids to party till 2am with multiple complaints and a lazy ass police force. No sleeping here!"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

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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.













