Western Gateway Travel Guide
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is ฿5,374 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,374
฿6,019 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,214 reviews)
"Recommend for all"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿2,383 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,383
฿2,669 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
5.8/10 (919 reviews)
"It was really bad. Room service never came around. We stayed for two nights. We only went to The pool once because there was poop on the pirate Ship and pool.."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,805 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,805
฿4,262 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful, dog friendly place."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,607 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿2,607
฿2,920 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (1,829 reviews)
"The room was filthy - stained towels - TV never worked."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is ฿4,581 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,581
฿5,131 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Very clean, put together classy home like facilities and great furniture choices, would stay again and highly recommend"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is ฿3,261 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,261
฿3,652 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,863 reviews)
"Hotel was under construction but good pool"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Western Gateway
Find the best Western Gateway 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 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 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 Principal Park while you're in town.
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.
