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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Heidi

P8,979

P10,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Todd

P8,800

P9,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Megan

P6,637

P7,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Ryan

P12,800

P14,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

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

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Polk County Courthouse

Dawn R.

P7,372

P8,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Polk County Courthouse

Meg

P6,435

P7,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Polk County Courthouse

Sweta

P9,576

P11,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Lori

P9,477

P10,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mary

P4,686

P8,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Mario

P5,600

P6,272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.4 km from Polk County Courthouse

Menashe

P8,434

P9,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Michael

P8,192

P9,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.5 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jesse

P6,637

P7,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jayson

P8,934

P10,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.8 km from Polk County Courthouse

Candy

P8,145

P9,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Felicia

P6,872

P7,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Polk County Courthouse

Ann

P4,417

P4,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Debbie

P8,871

P9,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

19. Wildwood Lodge

12.6 km from Polk County Courthouse

Kristian

P6,171

P6,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.3 km from Polk County Courthouse

Jerad

P7,151

P8,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,338 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"good for the price"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We ended up loving this hotel. The decor in the lobby and hallways is very cool. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and roomy. The bed was comforting as well. Would definitely stay here again"

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property in a convenient location for a one night stay. Clean and appropriate for our travel needs. Will say the dog hallway (we didn't bring our dogs) had some carpet issues but being pet friendly we understood that could happen."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location within walking distance of the DART bus station (we went to the State Fair so it was nice to be able to just walk to the shuttle and not worry about driving and parking anywhere), convenient underground parking. This is a beautiful hotel, room was the best I’ve stayed in for a while. Hotel staff were helpful and we had a delicious breakfast at the restaurant. Definitely would stay here again."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you spend time at 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Polk County Courthouse?

Polk County Courthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 152 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Polk County Courthouse?

Adjacent to Polk County Courthouse, Des Lux Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Polk County Courthouse?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Polk County Courthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polk County Courthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to 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 best options available near Polk County Courthouse.

What can I see and do near Polk County Courthouse?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Polk County Courthouse hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Ruan Center

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines Civic Center

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Walnut Street Bridge

801 Grand

Temple Theater

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