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

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

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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.7 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.9 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Ashley

฿3,516

฿3,938 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

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

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

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Dawn R.

฿3,922

฿4,393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Meg

฿3,689

฿4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Lori

฿5,021

฿5,623 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 living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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.

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.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

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, 0.6 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

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

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

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.

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 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.

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

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

14. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

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

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Debbie

฿4,720

฿5,286 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

16. Wildwood Lodge

12.9 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

12.4 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

8 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

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.

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.4 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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".

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.3 km from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Tiff

฿3,792

฿4,247 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 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"

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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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A city skyline with a river and a bridge.

Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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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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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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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around World Food Prize Hall of Laureates?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 144 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to World Food Prize Hall of Laureates?

Adjacent to World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to World Food Prize Hall of Laureates?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

What can I see and do near World Food Prize Hall of Laureates?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and State Historical Museum of Iowa feature captivating exhibits. 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 World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 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. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

5. Holiday Inn Express & 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 World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Top World Food Prize Hall of Laureates Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Iowa Events Center

Walnut Street Bridge

Des Moines Civic Center

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

EMC Expo Center

Polk County Courthouse

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