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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Heidi

SAR 639

SAR 715 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Kelsey

SAR 539

SAR 603 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Cassandra

SAR 393

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Ryan

SAR 635

SAR 711 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Polk County Courthouse

Dawn R.

SAR 443

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Polk County Courthouse

Meg

SAR 417

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Charles

SAR 348

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mary

SAR 244

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Polk County Courthouse

Sweta

SAR 511

SAR 590 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cocktail glass with ice, lemon peel, and a cucumber garnish on a bar counter. A bottle labeled "Tailor Made Tonics" is visible in the background.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Lori

SAR 597

SAR 669 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mario

SAR 348

SAR 390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Nancy

SAR 507

SAR 568 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Michael

SAR 410

SAR 459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

David A

SAR 397

SAR 445 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jayson

SAR 537

SAR 601 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.8 km from Polk County Courthouse

Candy

SAR 490

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Felicia

SAR 413

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

V. Dale

SAR 261

SAR 293 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Debbie

SAR 533

SAR 597 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

20. Wildwood Lodge

12.6 km from Polk County Courthouse

Kristian

SAR 356

SAR 399 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,108 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,351 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful that is it we had a blast and went to farmers market. The hotel was decorated and conveniently located"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I stay here with my sister every time we come visit the venues for shows. 10/10 service, breakfast and room every single time. Luxurious without spending a fortune."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

City Oasis 2br w/ Skyline Views

10/10 Excellent

"Dan is a great host, very kind and helpful at all means. His apartment is wonderful, cozy, and comfortable, at the real heart of Des Moines. I would highly recommend it and would love to come back!"

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Other attractions near Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you spend time at 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Polk County Courthouse?

Polk County Courthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 151 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Polk County Courthouse?

Adjacent to Polk County Courthouse, Des Lux Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Polk County Courthouse?

Expedia has 151 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Polk County Courthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polk County Courthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Polk County Courthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Polk County Courthouse?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Polk County Courthouse, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Polk County Courthouse?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Polk County Courthouse hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

18. Cozy Rest Motel

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

20. Wildwood Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

City Oasis 2br w/ Skyline Views

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Ruan Center

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Civic Center

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Walnut Street Bridge

801 Grand

Temple Theater

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