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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! (1,004 reviews)
"The check-in process was very easy"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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! (1,689 reviews)
"We love staying here! The kids always request this place when we visit Des Moines."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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! (1,013 reviews)
"I love this hotel ♥️"

Reviewed on May 7, 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (330 reviews)
"Simple and affordable. Will be staying here again when I’m in the area"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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! (1,498 reviews)
"The property was nice and clean. Conveniet to the zoo and the airport. We did not get to utilize the pool or fitness rooms but they looked nice as well. My only concern was that the beds were a little too firm for me but overall it was a nice stay at a good value."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
very nice
"It was nice & clean, quiet, & a nice of selection of items for breakfast but the sausage links were gross, grey & were possibly boiled or steamed. They tasted awful so spit out the bite & tossed it. Thankfully I'd only taken one. All the coffee was "Bold" so was too strong for my taste. The rest ..."

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Surety Hotel
Surety Hotel
4 out of 5
206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, cool concept. Would definitely stay again. Only suggestions would be more light in the foyer (it was a little dark) and stirrers for the coffee."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Surety Hotel
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 (430 reviews)
"We have been visiting this property for over 15 years. The area around the hotel has gone down considerably."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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! (1,017 reviews)
"The bed was comfortable. I enjoyed the unusual decor. The vibe wasn’t sterile/cold. Could use some fresh paint in the room and the lighted mirror didn’t work. Also, the hair dryer was dirty (but I brought my own, so no worries fume)."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
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! (1,026 reviews)
They didn’t have my rooms.
"We had reserved 5 rooms for ISU graduation and when we got there they had none under my name. Then said one system you aren’t in and another system you have one room. I showed my reservation I made on Hotels.com and that didn’t help until I said I need 5 rooms."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3 out of 5
2650 University Ave., Des Moines, IA
  • 1 hour drive from Iowa State University
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)
"Professional and pleasant staff. Room was very clean and beds are super comfy!"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 out of 5
4995 Merle Hay Rd, 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (879 reviews)
"Friendly and nice"

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
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.

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