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

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.

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

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Karen

￥19,535

￥21,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Cassandra

￥14,521

￥16,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Brett

￥26,487

￥29,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Emily

￥17,867

￥20,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Joe

￥16,143

￥18,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

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

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

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mary

￥9,084

￥20,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

CINDY

￥15,034

￥16,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A table set with white flowers, candles, and silverware, suggesting a formal dining setting.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and two large screens.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas, and a modern chandelier.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a building with a dome in the background.

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Sweta

￥20,820

￥24,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Marcia

￥23,892

￥26,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Thomas

￥14,521

￥16,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

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

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Nicole

￥15,723

￥17,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Nancy

￥21,159

￥23,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Kristy

￥16,579

￥18,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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 Des Moines Civic Center

Valerie

￥19,905

￥22,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, and a small seating area.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a seating area with two chairs and a small table, and a large window with curtains.

A conference room with a round table, multiple chairs, water bottles, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A buffet counter with various food items and condiments.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Candy

￥20,434

￥22,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

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

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Felicia

￥17,240

￥19,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 Des Moines Civic Center

Richard

￥9,906

￥11,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

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

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

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mark

￥21,315

￥23,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

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

19. Wildwood Lodge

12.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Akacia

￥16,171

￥18,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

12.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Shazia

￥12,638

￥14,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,389 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good location"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Room clean but worn. Double beds too small for 2 people. Helpful staff at valet station with food recommendations and directions. The breakfast was very good. The evening reception snacks were adequate. Park across the street for $10"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, quiet and reasonably priced. Was convenient to dining options and other activities in Des Moines."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, clean hotel. Edwin, the shuttle driver, was amazing! Very personable, quick and reliable. Ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich from the hotel restaurant and it was delicious. All staff were very helpful with whatever I needed. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again."

Cozy 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Very nice place and clean!! My only issue was trying to get a parking spot to get in and then carrying my stuff back from the parking garage to the condo. Jeff was great and friendly! Condo was super cute and clean!"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Unfortunately the pool was closed for remodel which we didn’t know prior but the staff at the front desk was very helpful and let the kids have a treat as a conciliation. The shuttle was so convenient to have as a part of our stay so we could just enjoy our visit. Room was clean and it was nice they came in and brought fresh towels. Most places don’t even provide that anymore."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

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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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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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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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center 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 144 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Des Moines Civic Center?

Adjacent to Des Moines Civic Center, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Des Moines Civic Center.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Des Moines Civic Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Des Moines Civic Center?

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What can I see and do near Des Moines Civic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, or Des Moines Art Center. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit 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 Des Moines Civic Center hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton 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 Des Moines Civic Center

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Cozy 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Des Moines

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Polk County Courthouse

Science Center of Iowa

Ruan Center

EMC Expo Center

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