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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lobby

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1019)
"Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city! Would stay again!"
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Exterior

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great stay!"
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Des Lux Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1016)
"Amazing location! We loved everything about the hotel!"
The price is NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Des Lux Hotel
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (731)
"Great place"
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (792)
"Beautiful accommodations. Very friendly staff. Great restaurants close by. Right across the street from outlets! We had a great stay."
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Indoor spa tub

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1727)
"The hotel was very clean and employees were very friendly."
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Qube Hotel
Interior entrance

Qube Hotel

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (667)
"Excellent place to stay"
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Qube Hotel
Wildwood Lodge
Indoor pool

Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1220)
"Great place to stay"
Wildwood Lodge
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350)
"Great place"
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Exterior

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Nice accommodations "
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
View from property

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (901)
"Staff were nice, great location and safe"
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1577)
"Great place to stay"
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
Reception

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (506)
"We have stayed many times, great hotel. Friendly staff and great breakfast. "
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
Hotel Pommier Indianola
Exterior

Hotel Pommier Indianola

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (389)
"Good stay"
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Hotel Pommier Indianola
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (697)
"Nice looking place well kept up great staff and quiet location and nice place to rest."
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Aloft Waukee
View from property

Aloft Waukee

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
"We stay here often and really enjoy it."
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Aloft Waukee
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Property amenity

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great price and a great room... very clean."
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (869)
"Excellent stay"
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"I can't wait to stay here again next year!"
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Lobby

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (382)
"Stay was perfect, clean quiet room. The breakfast was great. Would highly recommend this hotel. We will stay here again on next trip "
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Western Gateway

Find the best Western Gateway areas for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, a city and landscape views
Downtown Des Moines map

Downtown Des Moines

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Court District map

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Polk County Courthouse while you're in town.

Historic East Village
Historic East Village map

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.

Southwestern Hills map

Southwestern Hills

Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole
Greater South Side map

Greater South Side

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Gateway like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Des Moines's Western Gateway neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park as part of your Western Gateway travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Western Gateway?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is the highest ranked property in Western Gateway. This hotel offers a restaurant and a health club.

How many hotels are there in Western Gateway?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Western Gateway to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Western Gateway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Western Gateway.

What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Western Gateway, head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and The Temple for Performing Arts. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Public Library are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Hoyt Sherman Place, 801 Grand and Ruan Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Western Gateway. Polk County Courthouse and Terrace Hill are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.