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

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Heidi

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Todd

NZ$277

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Megan

NZ$209

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ryan

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

NZ$233

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sweta

NZ$277

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lori

NZ$299

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mary

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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 hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mario

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Menashe

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

NZ$259

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jesse

NZ$209

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jayson

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

NZ$258

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

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

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Felicia

NZ$218

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

NZ$281

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Kristian

NZ$205

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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jerad

NZ$225

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

nola

NZ$243

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,108 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,338 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the most elegant hotels on the planet. Likely the best all around in Iowa. Amazing in every way."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property in a convenient location for a one night stay. Clean and appropriate for our travel needs. Will say the dog hallway (we didn't bring our dogs) had some carpet issues but being pet friendly we understood that could happen."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location within walking distance of the DART bus station (we went to the State Fair so it was nice to be able to just walk to the shuttle and not worry about driving and parking anywhere), convenient underground parking. This is a beautiful hotel, room was the best I’ve stayed in for a while. Hotel staff were helpful and we had a delicious breakfast at the restaurant. Definitely would stay here again."

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

10/10 Excellent

"The host is very responsive to any questions or concerns.Very cozy place."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

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."

Other attractions near Pappajohn Sculpture Park

A large white sculpture of a human figure in a park with buildings in the background.

Western Gateway Park

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A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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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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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Pappajohn Sculpture Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 135 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What can I see and do near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's.

Top Hotels Near Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines from NZ$177

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Our top choices for Pappajohn Sculpture Park 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. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Temple Theater

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Hoyt Sherman Place

801 Grand

Ruan Center

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