Western Gateway Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Western Gateway
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is ฿5,360 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,360
฿6,003 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! (1,217 reviews)
"We stayed 1 night and everything was very clean and kept. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿2,517 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,517
฿2,819 total
12 Jul - 13 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 ฿3,795 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,795
฿4,251 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Clean room. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is ฿2,730 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,730
฿3,058 total
15 Jul - 16 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! (1,831 reviews)
"Convieneitly located and the staff was very nice."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,600 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿4,600
฿5,152 total
22 Jul - 23 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! (1,017 reviews)
"Great locations!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
The price is ฿3,252 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,252
฿3,643 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,867 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and large. AC was loud as jet engine. Pool was closed. Breakfast was outstanding."
Reviewed on 11 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 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.
