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 ฿5,414 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,414
฿6,063 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! (1,221 reviews)
"Our room was cleaned every day and we received new towels and wash cloths every day. Hotel on our floor was quiet all 4 nights. Staff was very personable, efficient and helpful. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,627 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,627
฿2,942 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"I had reserved my rooms a month in a month to have rooms connected or by each other when we got there we were on one floor are sons were on another"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿2,542 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,542
฿2,847 total
21 Jul - 22 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 (942 reviews)
"Mice in the room. Breakfast is a joke. For having a water park and a restaurant thought it would be better."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,285 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿3,285
฿3,679 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! (1,868 reviews)
"Room was clean. Staff was ok. Not real fond of people ringing the big bell but otherwise fine. Didn't get breakfast as we didn't get up early enough. Didn't use the amenities."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
11211 Hickman Rd Urbandale IA
The price is ฿4,384 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,384
฿4,910 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (709 reviews)
"Vary clean"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
6215 Merle Hay Road Johnston IA
The price is ฿2,996 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿2,996
฿3,356 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Merle Hay Mall are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (685 reviews)
"Cops were called and lobby/pool were shut down. Not sure that’s on the staff but made our stay worse. Breakfast was pretty bad too. Otherwise, property was top notch."
Reviewed on 20 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 Lauridsen Amphitheater and Salisbury House.
