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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,201 reviews)
"Great restaurant and coffee bar! Great staff!"
United States
Maggie
The price is P7,995
P8,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
16.7 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (788 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay with your family, staff was friendly and breakfast was great"
United States
Fredrick
The price is P7,234
P8,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
16.5 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"The rooms were clean. The staff was nice and the breakfast was hot. Great place to stay."
United States
tina
The price is P7,542
P8,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
16.6 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"The room and property were extremely clean. Building very well maintained. Everything was perfect."
United States
Phil
The price is P6,537
P7,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
15.1 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,408 reviews)
"Close to Adventureland and even being close to the interstate was comfortable."
United States
Michael
The price is P5,242
P5,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
14.9 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (504 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the rooms were nice for a short stay."
United States
Krista
The price is P6,072
P6,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2.0 star property
14.8 km from Western Gateway
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"This was one of the best hotels to stay at in Iowa!!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is P3,807
P4,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place for the price."
United States
Eric
The price is P5,457
P6,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 star property
14.3 km from Western Gateway
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (961 reviews)
"Clean and reasonably priced for a quick overnight stay."
United States
David
The price is P4,106
P4,599 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Western Gateway
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot & ready, rooms were clean, staff was friendly."
United States
Nancy
The price is P4,263
P4,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
2.5 star property
13.4 km from Western Gateway
7.8 out of 10, Good, (744 reviews)
"Great location for theme park."
United States
Pedro
The price is P4,495
P5,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
12.7 km from Western Gateway
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (886 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot and good!"
United States
Diana
The price is P8,223
P9,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Western Gateway
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (612 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast, helpful staff, great amenities"
United States
Kelsey
The price is P7,840
P8,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Robert
The price is P5,481
P6,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Western Gateway
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (894 reviews)
"Clean and good location."
United States
Annette
The price is P4,899
P5,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (615 reviews)
"This hotel was excellent - the location was great, the staff were helpful, the rooms were clean, the breakfast was good - I would stay here again and would highly recommend to anyone."
United States
Melissa
The price is P8,021
P8,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny
2.5 star property
13.5 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (502 reviews)
"Overall, everything exceeds my expectation. Friendly, clean accommodations and if you need a place to stay in this area, its a win."
United States
Rob
The price is P6,486
P7,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
2.0 star property
14.3 km from Western Gateway
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (815 reviews)
"This was an affordable and well-maintained hotel."
United States
Jason
The price is P3,908
P4,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
2.5 star property
23.2 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (762 reviews)
"Great service,outstanding food. Competitive rates"
United States
norman
The price is P7,671
P8,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (794 reviews)
"It was clean, comfortable and quiet."
United States
Sandi
The price is P5,457
P6,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
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Where to stay in Western Gateway

Find the best Western Gateway 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 Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center 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.

Southwestern Hills

While Southwestern Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Western Gateway like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Des Moines's Western Gateway neighborhood. Be sure to check out John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park as part of your Western Gateway travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Western Gateway?
Based on our traveler data, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Western Gateway. This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Iowa Events Center, and it offers a restaurant and a health club.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Western Gateway area?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations in Western Gateway to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Western Gateway, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Western Gateway.
What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
For cultural attractions in Western Gateway, head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Temple Theater. Des Moines Public Library and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Hoyt Sherman Place, 801 Grand, and Ruan Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Western Gateway. Terrace Hill and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.