North of Grand Travel Guide
Des Moines
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Top hotels in North of Grand

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"Staff was nice and breakfast was good. The A/C was really loud and seemed a bit worn and old."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
"My room was ok. The property was horrible. I dont think windows on the doors have ever been cleaned. The restaurant service was horrible. I have stayed here years ago and it was much cleaner back then."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
"The outside didn't look amazing, but once inside, the staff was always present and friendly and it was very clean throughout. Effortless check in and out and we had everything we needed."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
"The room itself was fine, except the AC was off when we arrived, so it took over 4 hours to cool down since we visited in summer. We booked for 6 people and only received 3 towels and 1 roll of toilet paper for a 4 night stay. They never came to take out our trash, I had to bring down dirty towels ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"This is an excellently renovated hotel in downtown DesMoines. Walking distance to parks, restaurants, and the farmers market. The restaurant is five star…"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
"Need better beds"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Where to stay in North of Grand

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.

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

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.

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

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.













