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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Erin M

฿4,756

฿5,327 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Todd

฿4,197

฿4,701 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Ashley

฿3,516

฿3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Polk County Courthouse

Meg

฿3,689

฿4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hallway with a door, shelves stocked with snacks, and a refrigerator with beverages.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Polk County Courthouse

Dawn R.

฿3,922

฿4,393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Lori

฿5,033

฿5,637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mary

฿2,626

฿2,941 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mario

฿2,966

฿3,322 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Menashe

฿4,487

฿5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Michael

฿4,359

฿4,882 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jesse

฿3,516

฿3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.8 km from Polk County Courthouse

Candy

฿4,334

฿4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Felicia

฿3,656

฿4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

14. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Ann

฿2,340

฿2,621 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Debbie

฿4,720

฿5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

16. Wildwood Lodge

12.6 km from Polk County Courthouse

Kristian

฿3,816

฿4,274 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jerad

฿3,788

฿4,243 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.6 km from Polk County Courthouse

nola

฿4,088

฿4,579 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.9 km from Polk County Courthouse

natallie

฿4,221

฿4,728 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.8 km from Polk County Courthouse

Tiff

฿3,792

฿4,247 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,099 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,333 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional facilities, first rate staff, fun speakeasy, every aspect of short stay was perfect. I’ll return."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"The parking fee of $30 per day seems excessive, so I opted for alternative parking with the exception of one night."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

8/10 Good

"My stay at Home2 Suites was comfortable and enjoyable, and the breakfast was the highlight. The options were fresh, well-prepared, and perfect for starting the day. The staff kept everything stocked and clean, making the whole experience easy and relaxing. I’d happily stay again."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel. Staff was respectful and my grandbabies loved the pool!"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science Center of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your trip to Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Polk County Courthouse?

Polk County Courthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Polk County Courthouse?

Adjacent to Polk County Courthouse, Des Lux Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Polk County Courthouse?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Polk County Courthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polk County Courthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Polk County Courthouse.

What can I see and do near Polk County Courthouse?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Polk County Courthouse hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

14. Cozy Rest Motel

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

16. Wildwood Lodge

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Ruan Center

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Civic Center

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Walnut Street Bridge

801 Grand

Temple Theater

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