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1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area0.4 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Their breakfast is soooo good! I was really impressed. I thought there might be fruit and bagels, but they had sausage gravy and biscuits, a waffle maker, boiled eggs, fruit, yogurt, oatmeal, juices, milk, coffee! It was fantastic! Plus the price was great. Total BARGAIN and easy to get everywhere in DesMoines. "
Tammy
$55 nightly
The price is $61
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees
2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by HiltonWestern Gateway, 4.2 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,371 reviews)
"Really cool hotel with history. Great location and clean nice room."
Laura
$126 nightly
The price is $141
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
3. Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines2.9 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Average hotel, great location to fair grounds"
Anonymous traveler
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
4. Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux HotelCourt District, 4 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,113 reviews)
"We stayed for one night and it was amazing. The room was clean and the staff were so respectful and helpful!"
Austin
$169 nightly
The price is $189
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
5. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines DowntownHistoric East Village, 3.4 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room, close to everything downtown. Breakfast is amazing."
Greg
$130 nightly
The price is $146
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
6. WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill2.8 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
6.6 out of 10, Good, (219 reviews)
"Great place to stay olny place I'll stay when I come to des moines clean friendly and in the perfect little quite area"
Sarenia
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hilton Des Moines DowntownDowntown Des Moines, 3.8 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Really nice hotel, right in the centre of town. Great gym and pool. Very nice staff."
Gerard
$143 nightly
The price is $160
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines Marriott DowntownDowntown Des Moines, 4 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Valet was great. Restaurant & breakfast buffet were good; however, the food on the buffet was cold. Starbucks staff was friendly."
Tannica
$144 nightly
The price is $161
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
9. Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines8.5 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
5.8 out of 10, (1,090 reviews)
"The friend desk lady was amazing she was super helpful kind and even funny and really made the place what it was as far as the hotel goes."
Matt Harmon
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines DowntownDowntown Des Moines, 3.9 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (533 reviews)
"Good hotel. Friendly staff. Location not too bad. However if you click on directions to hotel (from hotel.com app) it didn’t take us right to the hotel so that was a bit of a pain."
Andrew
$96 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
11. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph CollectionCourt District, 3.9 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Great location"
Mark
$169 nightly
The price is $189
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
12. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport6.3 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,824 reviews)
"Clean hotel in safe location. Excellent staff."
steve
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
13. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHGHistoric East Village, 3.3 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice! Clean, good beds, nice decor, good food!"
Collette
$114 nightly
The price is $128
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
14. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event CenterDowntown Des Moines, 3.7 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."
Matthew
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/DowntownDowntown Des Moines, 3.9 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Convenient parking to location"
Paige
$110 nightly
The price is $123
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
16. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Renaissance Des Moines Savery HotelDowntown Des Moines, 3.8 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
$144 nightly
The price is $161
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
17. Adventureland Inn
Adventureland Inn5.2 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Family friendly and updated room was ok. We went there due to lack of options in the Des Moines area. "
Kelly
18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHGDowntown Des Moines, 3.9 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was not what it used to be. Still safe, warm bed."
Stephanie
$142 nightly
The price is $159
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston9.3 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (854 reviews)
"Great stay! Employees were super nice. Room was nice and clean. Bed was very comfortable"
Tammer
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
20. Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Sonesta Essential Des MoinesLovington, 8.4 mi from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"This was a great room for our stay in Des Moines. I was curious about the breakfast after reading a few reviews complaining about it, but it was just like all of the other continental breakfasts; waffles, eggs and sausage, juice and coffee, fruit, cereal, muffins and toast, yogurt, cereal etc. The room was clean and the staff was nice and it was a good price."
Sonya
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet friendly | WiFi included | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area | 7.2 Good 1,000 reviews | View | ||||||
 Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines | 9.4 Exceptional 172 reviews | View | ||||||
 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport | 8.6 Excellent 1,824 reviews | View | ||||||
 Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport | 9.4 Exceptional 1,204 reviews | View | ||||||
 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines | 9.4 Exceptional 143 reviews | View |
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