Top 10 Hotels Near Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines for 2026

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

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

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

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

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Megan

P6,609

P7,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a staircase, blue seating area, and a brick accent wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with patterned curtains.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with blue sofas.

2. Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2.9 km from Des Moines Art Center

Shannon McGavin

P4,217

P4,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A Days Inn & Suites sign, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors and windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 5.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Felicia

P4,143

P4,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

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.

4. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 4.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Heidi

P9,502

P10,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

5. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10 km from Des Moines Art Center

Robin

P5,107

P5,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Des Moines Art Center

Robert

P5,582

P6,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

nola

P7,684

P8,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

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.

8. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 4.3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Sonya

P8,765

P9,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A vending machine with snacks and beverages, a shelf with various snack brands, and a sign indicating 'IA TREATS'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

9. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 5.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Jayson

P5,837

P6,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

10. Wildwood Lodge

8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Kristian

P5,962

P6,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, 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.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 4.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Meg

P8,059

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

12. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

10.7 km from Des Moines Art Center

Merlin

P5,584

P6,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

8.4 km from Des Moines Art Center

Dennis

P5,185

P5,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 5.1 km from Des Moines Art Center

Mario

P5,788

P6,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and potted plants.

A fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise equipment.

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock, framed pictures on the wall, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from Des Moines Art Center

Richard

P7,656

P8,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 5.6 km from Des Moines Art Center

Dawn R.

P7,372

P8,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

17. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

8.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Mervin

P6,379

P7,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

18. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 4.8 km from Des Moines Art Center

Sweta

P8,766

P10,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a brick facade, a 'Welcome' sign, and a clear entrance.

19. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

10.3 km from Des Moines Art Center

Jesus

P5,328

P5,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a framed picture on the wall, a sink, and a microwave.

A snack display area with a variety of treats and a refrigerated section.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building with stone and brick facade.

A Hampton Inn Suites hotel with a clear entrance, American flags, and a welcoming sign.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

9.7 km from Des Moines Art Center

Thomas

P6,096

P6,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Art Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive	6.8 149 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,830 reviews	View
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 835 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Art Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So grateful to the staff, the location was perfect for an event and parking was easy. There could be a crosswalk though to the parking lot so that people can get across safely."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"This property was quiet and clean. We only stayed one night but it would be great for a longer stay since it is set up like a studio apartment. The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Other attractions near Des Moines Art Center

An arched stone doorway with a black door, surrounded by hexagonal tiles and snow on the ground.

Salisbury House

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Salisbury House. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Water Works Park

Water Works Park is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Des Moines Community Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Des Moines Community Playhouse on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Waveland Municipal Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Val Air Ballroom

8.0/10 (107 reviews)

After visiting Val Air Ballroom, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Valley Junction

8.6/10 (98 reviews)

During your visit to West Des Moines, you can enjoy retail therapy at Valley Junction. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Art Center?

Des Moines Art Center is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Des Moines Art Center?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Des Moines Art Center. Other good options within a few miles include Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University and Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive.

How many hotels are there near Des Moines Art Center?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Des Moines Art Center.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Des Moines Art Center.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Art Center?

Science Center of Iowa, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Jordan House feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Wooly's.

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1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2. Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

4. Des Lux Hotel

5. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

8. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

9. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10. Wildwood Lodge

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

12. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

17. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

18. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

19. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

20. Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

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Top Des Moines Art Center Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Other attractions near Des Moines Art Center

Salisbury House

Water Works Park

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Waveland Municipal Golf Course

Val Air Ballroom

Valley Junction

Terrace Hill

Black Cultural Center

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