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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Erin M

฿4,756

฿5,327 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Todd

฿4,197

฿4,701 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 modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

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

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ashley

฿3,525

฿3,948 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

฿3,689

฿4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

฿3,922

฿4,393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

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

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lori

฿5,033

฿5,637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mario

฿2,974

฿3,331 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Menashe

฿4,487

฿5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

฿4,369

฿4,894 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jesse

฿3,516

฿3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

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

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

11. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

฿4,334

฿4,854 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 hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

12. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Felicia

฿3,656

฿4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

13. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

฿4,720

฿5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

14. Wildwood Lodge

11.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Kristian

฿3,816

฿4,274 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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.

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jerad

฿3,788

฿4,243 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

nola

฿4,088

฿4,579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

natallie

฿4,232

฿4,739 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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

12.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Tiff

฿3,801

฿4,257 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

11.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Nathan

฿2,978

฿3,336 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

gary

฿3,490

฿3,909 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,098 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,332 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful rooms. Very clean. Classy hotel"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

8/10 Good

"My stay at Home2 Suites was comfortable and enjoyable, and the breakfast was the highlight. The options were fresh, well-prepared, and perfect for starting the day. The staff kept everything stocked and clean, making the whole experience easy and relaxing. I’d happily stay again."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Staff was respectful and my grandbabies loved the pool!"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice and large, the breakfast was good as well."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel will stay there again"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay! Our room was clean and huge. Location is absolutely perfect to go downtown, West or even Adventureland. The staff was very accommodating and very pleasant. I would definitely stay here again."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

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."

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A large white sculpture of a human figure in a park with buildings in the background.

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A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your trip to Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Pappajohn Sculpture Park 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 134 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What can I see and do near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Pappajohn Sculpture Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

11. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

12. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

13. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

17. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Temple Theater

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Hoyt Sherman Place

801 Grand

Ruan Center

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