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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
"Overnight parking was just $10. That is almost unheard of for any hotel. Room was beautiful. Terrible view but that was ok."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,543 reviews)
"Nice people. Clean room. Descent breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

2 out of 5
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Clive ...
6/10 (1,004 reviews)
"My response is the same as the page response."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Booked as pet friendly and then they charged a fee on arrival for the pet. Otherwise great stay. They do give you a dog bowl and treats for your pet"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (447 reviews)
Good last-minute stay with 2 dogs
"This was a last-minute booking, and I was glad to find a place for my dogs and me to stay. Past reviews were accurate: it’s in a quiet, corporate-canyon area. As a solo female traveler I felt safe."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,749 reviews)
"This property needs to be updated but it was a nice stay"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2.5 out of 5
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA
  • 6 min drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"We were in Ames for a dance competition this weekend. The staff was incredibly polite and responsive to any questions we had. Convenient location near the highway, not far from restaurants and entertainment. The hotel was comfortable with a very nice pool area! Our family had a wonderful time."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3 out of 5
2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA
  • 4 min drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel! GREAT service, clean, updated, QUIET! Restaurant was very nice. We had two issues - one small and one big. Small thing - adult swim after 9pm? Some guests didn't care so we got splashed so much we had to leave. Second - beds were NOT comfy...our backs hurt from sleeping on ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,216 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (500 reviews)
"The only issue I had was with the slides. The rules on what life jacket to wear wasn’t posted anywhere. My son went down one slide with a life jacket and the second time was told he couldn’t wear that one. He had to wear one that buckled in the back not in the front. The rules weren’t posted on the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
11211 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with the staff being very helpful and friendly. The morning breakfast buffet was really good."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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