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Our top choices for Merle Hay hotels

Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2.0 star property
Merle Hay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great overnight stay"
United States
Maury
The price is P3,290
P3,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South, 10 km from Merle Hay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1688)
"Had a great stay and was impressed with the staff and the hotel. Will stay again!"
United States
Kevin
The price is P3,701
P4,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lobby
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
9.8 km from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"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
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
10.3 km from Merle Hay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (724)
"Nice clean room, friendly staff. "
United States
Cheryl
The price is P2,695
P3,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Indoor pool
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
18 km from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1534)
"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
Free daily full breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
13 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (299)
"clean, friendly staff, room was well equipped"
United States
Colin
The price is P4,994
P5,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
Exterior
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 7.6 km from Merle Hay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1046)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is P6,696
P7,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 7.6 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"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 P5,228
P5,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Merle Hay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (672)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Donald J
The price is P5,299
P5,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Free daily buffet breakfast
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
9.9 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"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
Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 10.5 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1170)
"Convenient location to restaurants"
United States
Sally
The price is P5,043
P5,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Merle Hay
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
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Free daily buffet breakfast
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 10.2 km from Merle Hay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great staff very helpful. "
United States
Cleo and Michaelle
The price is P3,690
P4,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Exterior
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Easy friendly check in. "
United States
Lisa
The price is P4,769
P5,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
Free buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
13.9 km from Merle Hay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great stay with dogs"
United States
Mindy
The price is P4,601
P5,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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, 7.2 km from Merle Hay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (977)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is P5,698
P6,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Merle Hay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1805)
"Great stay! Friendly staff! "
United States
Deb
The price is P5,187
P5,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 4.2 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"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 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Merle Hay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (936)
"The hot tub was amazing and the location was perfect. "
United States
Sarah
The price is P4,926
P5,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 7.1 km from Merle Hay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is P7,461
P8,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Merle Hay

Find the best Merle Hay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high rise building, landscape views and a city

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

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.

Grays Lake which includes a lake or waterhole

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.

Top Merle Hay Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good "
Austin 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Frequently asked questions

What is Merle Hay like?
Travelers to Des Moines's Merle Hay neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Consider a visit to Merle Hay Mall as part of your Merle Hay travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Merle Hay?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Sonesta Essential Des Moines is the highest ranked property in Merle Hay. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels will I find in the Merle Hay area?
With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Merle Hay to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Merle Hay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Merle Hay.
What is there to do around this Des Moines neighborhood?
Merle Hay Mall is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Merle Hay. Buccaneer Arena and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.

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