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1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.4 km from Des Moines MEPS

Annette

SAR 343

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10.9 km from Des Moines MEPS

meriner

SAR 372

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

10.8 km from Des Moines MEPS

Carl

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

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

11.9 km from Des Moines MEPS

Dave

SAR 294

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.9 km from Des Moines MEPS

MARION

SAR 374

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

12.2 km from Des Moines MEPS

SAR 459

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop

7. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

12.1 km from Des Moines MEPS

Edwin

SAR 318

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

8. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

12.1 km from Des Moines MEPS

Michelle

SAR 368

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

9. Des Lux Hotel

13.6 km from Des Moines MEPS

Erica

SAR 571

SAR 640 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

10. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

13.7 km from Des Moines MEPS

Yekaterina

SAR 490

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

11. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

12.4 km from Des Moines MEPS

Amy

SAR 366

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

12.1 km from Des Moines MEPS

Cara

SAR 397

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

12.3 km from Des Moines MEPS

Christopher

SAR 319

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

8.8 km from Des Moines MEPS

Ervin

SAR 459

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

8.7 km from Des Moines MEPS

Aaron

SAR 503

SAR 564 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

14 km from Des Moines MEPS

Dawn R.

SAR 477

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

Iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

8.8 km from Des Moines MEPS

Christine

SAR 366

SAR 410 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

14.2 km from Des Moines MEPS

Meg

SAR 432

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, shared microwave

19. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

14 km from Des Moines MEPS

Griffin

SAR 567

SAR 635 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace, cribs (free)

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

11.2 km from Des Moines MEPS

Jennifer

SAR 403

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines MEPS

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 788 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA	9.2 Wonderful 1,066 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines	9.2 Wonderful 945 reviews	View

Top Des Moines MEPS Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Place was great. Staff was great. Got me a spoon when I needed it. Very clean. Probably check prices there first when I come back to town again"

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

8/10 Good

"Great customer service!"

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and nice breakfast."

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the house and the area! So beautiful, and the hosts answer super fast!"

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

10/10 Excellent

"It was great"

Other attractions near Des Moines MEPS

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

9.4/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Iowa Gold Star Military Museum during your trip to Johnston. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Johnston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Johnston. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Pole Position Raceway

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Pole Position Raceway during your travels to Grimes. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Oak Grove Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Beaver Creek Golf Club

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Grimes at Beaver Creek Golf Club. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines MEPS?

Des Moines MEPS is located in Johnston. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options. You'll find 110 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Des Moines MEPS?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Des Moines MEPS. Other good options within 5 miles include Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston and Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines.

How many hotels are there close to Des Moines MEPS?

Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Des Moines MEPS.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines MEPS, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Des Moines MEPS.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Des Moines MEPS?

For more details about updating your stay near Des Moines MEPS or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Des Moines MEPS?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area, Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, or Cherry Glen Recreation Area. Create some family memories at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Oak Grove Recreation Area.

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Our top choices for Des Moines MEPS hotels

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

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

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

6. Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

7. My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

8. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

9. Des Lux Hotel

10. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

11. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

17. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

19. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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Top Des Moines MEPS Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Spacious 5BR Retreat w Game Room, Huge Drive & Private Setting

Other attractions near Des Moines MEPS

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Pole Position Raceway

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Beaver Creek Golf Club

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