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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
BEVERLY
The price is ฿2,101
฿2,353 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here when coming into town. Affordable, great breakfast, and easy to get too"
United States
Leah
The price is ฿3,255
฿3,645 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Lobby sitting area

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 6.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,074 reviews)
"Awesome staff, unique environment, great location"
United States
Tyler
The price is ฿5,046
฿5,652 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Des Lux Hotel
Exterior

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed staying here!"
United States
Travantae
The price is ฿4,213
฿4,719 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (616 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast, helpful staff, great amenities"
United States
Kelsey
The price is ฿3,937
฿4,410 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation i always stay here when in town!"
United States
Barbara
The price is ฿3,917
฿4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (891 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot and good!"
United States
Diana
The price is ฿4,479
฿5,016 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Lobby sitting area

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 5.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The breakfast was awesome everyday and the rooms were pretty clean even though they were doing a little bit of remodeling when I stayed, they were able to keep it pretty clean"
United States
Ivet
The price is ฿3,509
฿3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, comfy bed, great breakfast!!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿4,777
฿5,351 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Lobby

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot & ready, rooms were clean, staff was friendly."
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿2,452
฿2,747 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,822 reviews)
"Very comfortable room in a great area near the airport."
United States
Scott
The price is ฿2,787
฿3,121 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Exterior

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 5.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
United States
Nina
The price is ฿4,325
฿4,845 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (429 reviews)
"Very clea great location"
Canada
Paul
The price is ฿5,275
฿5,908 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,406 reviews)
"Close to Adventureland and even being close to the interstate was comfortable."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿3,255
฿3,645 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Dinner served

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,209 reviews)
"Great restaurant and coffee bar! Great staff!"
United States
Maggie
The price is ฿5,341
฿5,982 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
BBQ/picnic Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (468 reviews)
"Staff was nice and helpful. Room was clean and nicer than expected"
United States
Nadia
The price is ฿4,058
฿4,545 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Terrace/patio

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"The place was fantastic since the last time I was there"
United States
Maxemillian
The price is ฿4,598
฿5,304 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is ฿4,777
฿5,351 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Property amenity

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 5.8 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (651 reviews)
"Room and staff were amazing"
United States
Jeanette
The price is ฿3,912
฿4,382 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Restaurant

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United States
Sal
The price is ฿5,341
฿5,982 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
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Lobby
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,074 reviews
View
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
616 reviews
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Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8/10 Good
"The hotel was very nice, the staff was very helpful, they suggested other parking options than their underground parking at $35 a day cost. The disappointment of this hotel was the breakfast that I paid for , turned out to be yogurt, granola bars, plain croissants and coffee, was told there were not kitchen staff since it was a holiday. From past stays at AC hotels, the breakfast was an elaborate buffet with a European vibe. Great location to walk to shopping, restaurants or other attractions!"
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Iowa State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Iowa State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given 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 best options available near Iowa State Fairgrounds.
What can I see and do near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa and State Historical Museum of Iowa feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Learn about local history at Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.