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 ฿5,391 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,391
฿6,038 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (1,226 reviews)
"Wow! We stayed the weekend of the Fourh of July and was so happy with the staff and willingness to go above and beyond to make our stay wonderful! Thank you!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is ฿3,817 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,817
฿4,275 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good. The main lobby was clean, so was the breakfast area. There was a very distinct smell of mold in the entire hotel, and strong fragrance smell in the entry trying to cover up the mold smell. The pool area was not great, lots of mold. The bottom of the pool was very dirty. The ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,813 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,813
฿3,150 total
20 Jul - 21 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 ...
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿2,391 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿2,391
฿2,678 total
29 Jul - 30 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 (928 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is ฿4,744 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,744
฿5,313 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is ฿3,271 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,271
฿3,664 total
22 Jul - 23 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! (1,859 reviews)
"This is always our go to spot in Des Monies. Unfortunately during our stay the pool was getting worked on and should be filling on our last stay day. New carpet was also getting installed. Nice to see the updates. Just bad timing during vacation."
Reviewed on 15 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.
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.
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 Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center 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.
