What's Polk County like?
If you're looking for a place to get away, look no further than Polk County. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Polk County hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area.
Where are the best places to stay in Polk County?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Polk County:
Des Lux Hotel, in Des Moines
Hotel with bar, near Iowa Events Center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • Central location
GrandStay Hotel & Suites, in Johnston
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center
Wildwood Lodge, in Clive
Hotel with indoor pool, near Clive Aquatic Center- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Central location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona, in Altoona
Hotel with indoor pool, near Adventureland- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Attentive staff
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University, in Des Moines
Hotel with indoor pool, near Drake University- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Central location
What is there to see around Polk County?
- Iowa State Capitol Building (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city center)
- Walnut Street Bridge (0.8 mi/1.2 km from the city center)
- Des Moines Civic Center (0.8 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
- Hy Vee Hall (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Polk County?
- State Historical Museum of Iowa (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Wooly's (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market (0.9 mi/1.5 km from the city center)
- Science Center of Iowa (1 mi/1.6 km from the city center)
- Hoyt Sherman Place (1.7 mi/2.8 km from the city center)
Other Popular Polk County Attractions
- Wells Fargo Arena
- Principal Park
- 801 Grand
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park