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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 hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

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

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

2.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

nola

P7,714

P8,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 lobby with a fireplace, green patterned chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a patterned carpet.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

2.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Richard

P7,686

P8,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, a chandelier, and a 'Reserved' sign on the table.

A bar area with a polished bar counter, a variety of bottles and glasses, and a well-lit ambiance.

A modern hallway with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

2.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Christine

P8,691

P9,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

kathleen

P4,139

P4,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.

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

5. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jayson

P6,891

P7,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with multiple levels, featuring a central open space with tables and chairs, surrounded by balconies and a large, colorful ceiling structure.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, surrounded by colorful lounge chairs and a stone wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a potted plant, and a seating area.

6. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 2.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Reginald

P7,400

P8,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and two lamps.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard wall, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Milagros

P4,064

P4,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Quality Inn Express.

A swimming pool with a checkered border, a sunroof, and a seating area with white tables and chairs.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Barbara

P3,998

P4,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a curved glass partition, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, modern seating, and a distinctive blue-lit ceiling.

9. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Ashley

P4,111

P4,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

10. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 6.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Erin M

P8,975

P10,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

6.2 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Nathan

P5,605

P6,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Todd

P7,920

P8,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 7.1 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Robert

P5,757

P6,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

16.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

natallie

P7,965

P8,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

6.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jodi

P5,464

P6,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 8.8 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Ashley

P6,634

P7,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Wildwood Lodge

15.7 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Kristian

P6,877

P7,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16.5 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Tiff

P7,155

P8,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

17.4 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Jerad

P7,148

P8,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

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.

20. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 6.6 km from Fort Des Moines Museum

Ryan

P10,614

P11,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Des Moines Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport	9.4 Exceptional 684 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport	9.2 Wonderful 683 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport	9.0 Wonderful 741 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,817 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Fort Des Moines Museum Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly & helpful staff. Large room. Shuttle to airport & breakfast starting @ 4:30a"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one night and it was amazing. The room was clean and the staff were so respectful and helpful!"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional facilities, first rate staff, fun speakeasy, every aspect of short stay was perfect. I’ll return."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"The mirror in the bath contains a built in light which is the main bathroom light, the bulb was nearly out and we couldn’t see well enough to shave or apply makeup."

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"good attitude"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I was originally given a room next to the laundry, so I asked the front desk person if she could give me another room and she did so without question and very cheerfully. Great customer service. The complementary breakfast was also fantastic! Great hotel – highly recommended."

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed staying there. They took me over to the airport twice as I left something in the room and they search for it for me."

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

8/10 Good

"The house is lovely for a weekend of meditation or connecting with nature, but I wouldn't recommend it for very outgoing families, as the local community is very sensitive about music. I actually felt stressed by the surrounding environment; in my view, renting a house implies having more freedom to have fun, but that wasn't the case here. Next time, I’d choose a hotel instead—I’d have a better time and save money, too."

Other attractions near Fort Des Moines Museum

A concrete bridge over a river with metal railings, surrounded by dense green trees.

Gray’s Lake Park

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

Bring your towel and fishing rod to enjoy life’s simplicities in a pleasant park just outside downtown in this major urban center.

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A bridge over a river with a clear blue sky.

Principal Park

8.6/10 (133 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Blank Park Zoo

8.4/10 (350 reviews)

Why not meet the animals who live at Blank Park Zoo during your travels in Des Moines? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Southridge Mall

6.8/10 (26 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Southridge Mall during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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A. H. Blank Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at A. H. Blank Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Echo Valley Driving Range

You can take time to visit Echo Valley Driving Range during your travels to Norwalk.

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Easter Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Easter Lake Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Lauridsen Amphitheater

You can enjoy a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Des Moines Museum?

Fort Des Moines Museum 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 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Fort Des Moines Museum?

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Fort Des Moines Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport and AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Fort Des Moines Museum?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Fort Des Moines Museum.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Fort Des Moines Museum.

What can I see and do near Fort Des Moines Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Temple Theater, and Walnut Street Bridge. You can watch performances at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Wooly's, and Hoyt Sherman Place if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Fort Des Moines Museum hotels

1. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

3. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

6. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

9. Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

10. Des Lux Hotel

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

17. Wildwood Lodge

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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Top Fort Des Moines Museum Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Other attractions near Fort Des Moines Museum

Gray’s Lake Park

Principal Park

Blank Park Zoo

Southridge Mall

A. H. Blank Golf Course

Echo Valley Driving Range

Easter Lake Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

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