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Room, 1 King Bed (Whirlpool)
Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1374)
"Great quiet space and clean room "
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Wildwood Lodge
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (663)
"ok"
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Surety Hotel
Exterior
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Location"
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
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Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Was a very pleasant overnight stay"
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (800)
"Was impressed by the friendly, courteous and helpful staff. Room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. "
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Indoor pool
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Stayed here while in town for a show and loved that this was within walking distance of the arena. The staff was very nice and friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and orderly. Had everything we needed for the stay. Would definitely stay again. "
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Exterior
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"My wife and I love this hotel.! Sam, the guy at the front desk is so nice and helpfull. I really love have the house keeper don’t bother you, and they don’t try to come in to your room after refusing service. Hands down the best motel we’ve stayed at. "
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Exterior
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"We stay here every time we visit Des Moines. "
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Lobby
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (944)
"Very clean. Front desk personnel were friendly and efficient."
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"It was fine"
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (588)
"Friendly staff. Clean and well equipped workout room. Great fresh breakfast. "
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (396)
"The fire pit here was also very nice AND right next to a sweet little pond. I did not however like the pool and hot tub. They were very old and over chlorinated."
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West
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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Next to aa hospital so there’s an ambulance every so and so. But besides that it was a very nice place to stay and the staff was very pleasant. "
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area, an IHG Hotel
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (837)
"Stay was good"
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Exterior
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (992)
"Everything was clean and staff was friendly "
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
View from property
Qube Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (556)
"This is located in a subdivision , quite "
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Qube Hotel
Indoor pool
AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Falls
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (556)
"This property was excellent. The hotel was clean and had great service. There are excellent food choices in walking distance and shopping. We will be back!"
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Falls
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (773)
"The girl at the front desk, her name was something like Celina, or close to that. She was the most wonderful, kind, and friendly person I have ever encountered at any motel, hotel or other place where it really counts to GREAT customer service. We stayed a total of 3 nights at your property. As we said when we came back for the last night, we stayed at the "worst and are back to the BEST".. I will always stay at the Quality Inn in Des Moines by the airport each and every time I come to Des...
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Exterior
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (960)
"Good place to stay for a weekend!"
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Exterior
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (294)
"Clean and convenient."
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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Downtown Des Moines

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(1 area review)

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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

4995 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
The price is NZ$125 per night from May 19 to May 20
NZ$125
per night
19 May - 20 May
7.6/10 Good! (580 reviews)

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Central Iowa hotels information

Number of reviews
6,199
Accommodation
1,356 hotels
Lowest Price
NZ$110
Highest Price
NZ$259

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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5/5 Excellent
"Easy Check In and Check Out. Clean and Pleasant and I like the location "
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