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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff!"
The price is SAR 454
SAR 508 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Executive Level | Living area | 45-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean, friendly, updated rooms and quiet. Good location and dining."
The price is SAR 342
SAR 383 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Wildwood Lodge
Terrace/patio

Wildwood Lodge

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1213)
"Great place to stay"
Wildwood Lodge
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Front of property

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (813)
"Great stay!"
The price is SAR 312
SAR 349 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great check in, nice room."
The price is SAR 321
SAR 359 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
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, (1571)
"Great place to stay"
The price is SAR 419
SAR 469 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Indoor pool, open 6 AM to 11 PM, sun loungers

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay"
The price is SAR 348
SAR 389 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (With Sofa bed, Specialty) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Nice location "
The price is SAR 371
SAR 416 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Exterior

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"The West Des Moines Sheraton was an excellent hotel. The room was very clean, well kept, everything worked, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. "
The price is SAR 379
SAR 424 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Indoor pool

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (460)
"Book this hotel for the pool, it was great! Location of the hotel was good. "
The price is SAR 255
SAR 286 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Best Western Holiday Lodge
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Best Western Holiday Lodge

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (539)
"Excellent place to stay. Hotel was full but very quiet."
The price is SAR 368
SAR 412 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Holiday Lodge
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Free daily buffet breakfast

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great hotel, great location!"
The price is SAR 341
SAR 382 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
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, (865)
"Great place to stay! Wonderful staff especially Gina at the front desk and Sue at the breakfast bar. "
The price is SAR 411
SAR 461 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Lakeside Hotel Casino
Restaurant

Lakeside Hotel Casino

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"It was a fun close to home stay"
The price is SAR 328
SAR 419 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Lakeside Hotel Casino
Des Lux Hotel
Property entrance

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"good hotel"
The price is SAR 571
SAR 639 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Des Lux Hotel
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"A great time spent with the family for a quick overnight. "
The price is SAR 446
SAR 500 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
Lobby

Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"It was very clean, staff were super friendly. Just wish they had a better breakfast sele tio "
The price is SAR 317
SAR 356 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Radisson Hotel Ames Conference Center at ISU
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Free buffet breakfast

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

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great stay!"
The price is SAR 360
SAR 403 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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, (1003)
"Nice accommodations "
The price is SAR 300
SAR 336 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Lobby sitting area

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (693)
"Nice looking place well kept up great staff and quiet location and nice place to rest."
The price is SAR 240
SAR 288 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
The price is SAR 456 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 456
SAR 511 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central Iowa?
Based on comments shared by our customers, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is among the best 3-star hotels in Des Moines, Central Iowa. It offers a swimming pool and a wet bar, and is around 0.16 kilometers east of the center. Guests also highly recommend Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel, approximately 0.32 kilometers northeast of downtown. Pool sun loungers and a barbecue grill help make it a leading city stay.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Central Iowa?
The biggest difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Central Iowa is the standard of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more budget-friendly and include the amenities and services required to ensure your comfort, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel --- think upmarket décor, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like spa and wellness centers.