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Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Des Lux and will definitely be back next time we come through Des Moines. After completing RAGBRAI again we decided to treat ourselves and relax a bit before heading home. The whirlpool was amazing! Spacious and just the right temp. Lots of options for dining nearby. Be sure ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!

Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!

Nashua
  • 2 hours drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this cabin in Nashua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Howards Wood Recreation Area and Cedar Lake Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
"The cabin is cute and cozy and has everything you may need! The location was perfect for a quick getaway!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Cedar Bend Cabin with 4 person hot tub!!
Sleeps 12…. 5 beds and a sofa sleeper. 20 min from West Des Moines..

Sleeps 12…. 5 beds and a sofa sleeper. 20 min from West Des Moines..

Dexter
  • 2 hours drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Dexter. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Raccoon River Valley Trail ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Not bad
"Overall we had a very nice stay. The bathroom on the main floor has several large cobwebs that my husband walked into. There are several rules to follow, which does make a person, especially someone with children, feel restricted. Not all of the outlets work & found this out after I found by plugged ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Sleeps 12…. 5 beds and a sofa sleeper. 20 min from West Des Moines..
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