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Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Grays Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"A great place to stay"
United States
Carol
The price is P5,874
P6,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 3.5 km from Grays Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Staff was amazing. Room, pool, breakfast all spectacular. Enjoyed our stay. Will tell our friends and family and will come back "
United States
Amanda
The price is P4,589
P5,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Grays Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The hotel was very clean and close to shopping and restaurants."
United States
Janelle
The price is P5,816
P6,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
14.7 km from Grays Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly staff, great location, beds could be better. "
United States
Shelley
The price is P5,463
P6,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
2.5 star property
13.1 km from Grays Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (934)
"The hot tub was amazing and the location was perfect. "
United States
Sarah
The price is P4,875
P5,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 2.6 km from Grays Lake
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1065)
"Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe"
United States
Sarah
The price is P8,382
P9,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Grays Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (831)
"Clean, super friendly staff, and great location. "
United States
Darlene
The price is P5,235
P5,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Grays Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Room was clean, staff was courteous and the bed was comfortable. "
United States
Craig
The price is P4,862
P5,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Grays Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1531)
"Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept. "
United States
Debra
The price is P5,217
P5,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 4.5 km from Grays Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful"
United States
Amy
The price is P5,492
P6,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Grays Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice place "
United States
Lisa
The price is P4,491
P5,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Sleep Inn & Suites West Des Moines near Jordan Creek

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 2.8 km from Grays Lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1022)
"Beautiful and clean hotel with very friendly staff."
United States
Scott
The price is P8,737
P9,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Grays Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Excellent location, very clean, good breakfast & the staff was great!"
United States
Dawn
The price is P5,933
P6,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Grays Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (976)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is P5,236
P5,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 2.7 km from Grays Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"The staff was great, check in was fast and easy"
United States
Joel
The price is P3,650
P4,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
2.0 star property
15 km from Grays Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (931)
"Great prices, great staff. Beds slept well"
United States
John
The price is P4,054
P4,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 3.4 km from Grays Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean, good service"
United States
Jennifer
The price is P7,659
P8,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 3.4 km from Grays Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1045)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is P6,223
P6,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
2.5 star property
16.7 km from Grays Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"A bit of a dated hotel. Breakfast was limited and if you dont go when it is first put out you are out of luck. You have to request house keeping. That was not explained at check in. Good value overall"
United States
Michael
The price is P4,900
P5,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 2.9 km from Grays Lake
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Clean everything, nice staff, convenient, good breakfast!"
United States
Robert
The price is P5,251
P5,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
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Where to stay in Grays Lake

Find the best Grays Lake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Des Moines

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.

Historic East Village

Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Grays Lake?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Des Moines's Grays Lake neighborhood. Consider a visit to Gray's Lake Park as part of your Grays Lake travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Grays Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Grays Lake.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
Gray's Lake Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Grays Lake. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Lauridsen Amphitheater or Air Lanes Bowling Center.

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