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Low season | November |
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High season | August |
Average price (weeknight) | $214 |
Average price (weekend night) | $254 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 15% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 33% rise in price.
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Best Des Moines hotels
Most recommended Des Moines hotels
$155+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Downtown$424+
$424+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Quality Inn & Suites
$163+
$163+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village
East Village$386+
$386+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
$386+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$178+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$325+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$132+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
$205+
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Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
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$185+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
$167+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
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Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
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$191+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Des Moines hotels near Des Moines Civic Center
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
East Village$449+
$449+
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Surety Hotel
Downtown$356+
$356+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown
Downtown$295+
$295+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Downtown$345+
$345+
Airport shuttle
Top Des Moines hotels with parking
$355+
Parking
Airport shuttle
Adventureland Inn
$289+
$289+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Quality Inn
$172+
$172+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
$328+
Parking
Airport shuttle
How much is a Des Moines hotel?
Here are our most popular & best value hotels2 stars and below
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When to book a hotel in Des Moines
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Top tips for finding Des Moines hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Des Moines, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Des Moines in November and January.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Des Moines if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Des Moines accommodation.
- For visitors who want to spend time at the Iowa State Fairground, either to see the livestock sales, flea markets or various other shows such as trade or antique shows, that come to the fairground throughout the year, think about staying at the Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairground. This 2-star hotel is located next to the fairground and the surrounding area has a range of restaurants and bars. Ensure you check the program for the Iowa State Fairground beforehand to see what’s on.
- For golfers visiting Des Moines, why not stay in the Holiday Inn Express Des Moines at Drake University? This 2-star hotel is a 6-minute drive from the Waveland Golf Course, which is an 18-hole course established in 1901. The course is the oldest municipal course west of the Mississippi River. The golf course has a Pro Shop at the club house in case you need to stock up on tees or golf balls.
- If you want to stay in Downtown Des Moines to be in amongst the hustle and bustle of the city, you could stay at the 3-star Hyatt Palace Des Moines/Downtown, which is near various restaurants, shops and the Downtown Farmers’ Market of Des Moines. This area also boasts live music acts and shows, especially during the summer months.
- Wanting to explore the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and visit the gardens afterwards? Consider booking the Embassy Suites Hilton Des Moines, located on the bank of the Des Moines River. This 3-star hotel is a 1-minute drive away from the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates – a museum dedicated to a Nobel Peace Prize winner who was renowned for creating food programs to eliminate hunger.
- If you want to explore the historical background of Des Moines, you could stay in the East Village, which is home to the Iowa State Capital Building and the State of Iowa Historical Museum. The 3-star AC Hotel Des Moines East Village is located within the East Village and from here you can wander around the area and take a look at some of the listed buildings.
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