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Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,585 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿2,585
฿2,993 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The property was dirty, smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. Felt unsafe to be there. And the images on Expedia were now that I look at them better, were clearly AI generated"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is ฿4,787 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿4,787
฿5,361 total
3 Jul - 4 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! (1,172 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby. The building has kept much of it's old character and charm. Staff were extremely nice! Gym is very clean and updated. Only thing I would ask for is better condiments for starbuck's coffee in the room. Please stop those packets containing the sweet and lo, powdered creamer etc... ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,291 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,291
฿2,565 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (1,803 reviews)
"Was stuck in room next to elevator very loud and noisy all night unable to sleep ended up having to play thunderstorm music louder than the elevator noise"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿3,076
฿3,445 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice and clean. The staff were great and breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,730 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,730
฿4,177 total
30 Jun - 1 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! (1,018 reviews)
"My only suggestion would be to not allow pets in the breakfast area during breakfast hours. I know it is attached to the lobby, but we witnessed a larger dog with his owner sniffing the buffet area, and it worried us about the cleanliness a little."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is ฿4,683 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿4,683
฿5,245 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,072 reviews)
"This is an absolutely beautiful hotel and the staff was more than friendly! Breakfast was great! Will definitely stay again if ever in downtown Des Moines!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Merle Hay
Find the best Merle Hay 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 Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market while you're in town.
Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
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.
