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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton4.5 star property
Western Gateway
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1066)
$143 nightly
The price is $160
$160 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 1.1 mi from Western Gateway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
$86 nightly
The price is $96
$96 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 mi from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (970)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(970)
$89 nightly
The price is $100
$100 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection4.0 star property
Court District, 0.5 mi from Western Gateway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
$144 nightly
The price is $161
$161 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 mi from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(393)
$94 nightly
The price is $105
$105 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 1 mi from Western Gateway
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1042)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1042)
$93 nightly
The price is $105
$105 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 mi from Western Gateway
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1001)
$101 nightly
The price is $113
$113 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown2.5 star property
Court District, 0.9 mi from Western Gateway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1004)
$89 nightly
The price is $100
$100 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University3.0 star property
Drake, 1.5 mi from Western Gateway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1009)
$89 nightly
The price is $100
$100 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1 mi from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1015)
$91 nightly
The price is $102
$102 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown3.0 star property
Court District, 0.9 mi from Western Gateway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (564)
8.6/10
Excellent
(564)
$96 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1034)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(1034)
$158 nightly
The price is $176
$176 total
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 mi from Western Gateway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
$135 nightly
The price is $151
$151 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines Marriott Downtown3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 mi from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (957)
8.8/10
Excellent
(957)
$135 nightly
The price is $151
$151 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Hilton Des Moines Downtown3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 mi from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(999)
$139 nightly
The price is $155
$155 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport2.0 star property
Watrous South, 3.2 mi from Western Gateway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1685)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1685)
$63 nightly
The price is $71
$71 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 1.2 mi from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (405)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(405)
$151 nightly
The price is $169
$169 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Watrous South, 3.3 mi from Western Gateway
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.4/10
Good
(1000)
$61 nightly
The price is $68
$68 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport2.5 star property
Watrous South, 3.2 mi from Western Gateway
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1011)
7.8/10
Good
(1011)
$62 nightly
The price is $70
$70 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport2.5 star property
Watrous South, 3.2 mi from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1001)
$95 nightly
The price is $107
$107 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in January
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
When is the best time to visit Des Moines?
Our prices for hotels in Des Moines are cheapest in January
Price trends for hotels in Des Moines
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Des Moines
December
Low crowds
High 36°F / low 23°F. Partly sunny.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 36 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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November, Low crowds, average high temperature 49 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.
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Top landmarks in Western Gateway
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Downtown Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, both a short walk away.
Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden
Ready for an education in local botany? Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden should make your list of places to visit, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Des Moines. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, both a short walk away.
Check out reviews of Western Gateway hotels guests love
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
10/10 Excellent
"All was excellent…especially staff friendly "
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and spacious room."
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
10/10 Excellent
"Clean, quiet and spotless room"
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
10/10 Excellent
"All of the above. Can't say enough good about them. I've been burnt on a few different places and this place was awesome "
Wildwood Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Yes and Yes. Great place and convient location. Reasonably priced as well. "
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
10/10 Excellent
"Old outside appearance but when you get inside the room was like brand new. Super clean.
Staff accommodated the hockey equipment of the boys. Great experience!"
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was good love their biscuits so soft & moist. The room was nice, clean, and spacious bed was very comfortable."
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
10/10 Excellent
"The location was great."
Frequently asked questions
Is Western Gateway expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels in Western Gateway to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Western Gateway hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Western Gateway hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Western Gateway?
One of the best-rated luxury hotels in Western Gateway is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has a restaurant, a bar/lounge and premium bedding.
What are some of the best Western Gateway hotels for couples?
One of the best Western Gateway hotels for couples is Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is a popular hotel with a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Find more romantic Western Gateway hotels by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
Is it worth staying in Western Gateway?
You're spoilt for choice with 50 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Western Gateway makes it easy to explore Des Moines, including the neighborhoods of Downtown Des Moines and Drake.
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