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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"it's nothing fancy for sure, but the rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and staff was friendly."
United States
Teri
The price is ￥9,996
￥11,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,753 reviews)
"Super close to airport and very comfortable!"
United States
Amy
The price is ￥10,713
￥11,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South, 9.6 km from Fairground
7.0 out of 10, Good, (163 reviews)
"The only thing good about this facility was the very friendly front desk check in fella!"
United States
Jeff
The price is ￥9,847
￥11,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Fairground
7.6 out of 10, Good, (594 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff was courteous price was right $62"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥9,283
￥10,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton
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Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (996 reviews)
"I enjoy staying there.. friendly staff and clean rioms"
United States
Sherry
The price is ￥11,730
￥13,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Free daily buffet breakfast

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 8.9 km from Fairground
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"clean rooms, very polite and helpful staff. hot tub and pool were amazing. "
United States
DiJionee
The price is ￥10,485
￥11,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Reception

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel thats close to the airport with shuttle service to take you to and from the airport."
United States
Mark
The price is ￥9,442
￥10,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
20.1 km from Fairground
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (784 reviews)
"Great facilities and friendly staff."
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥7,682
￥8,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Gift shop

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
2.5 star property
14.6 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Beautiful room, lots pf room with a great breakfast. Only issue we gad is big lack of water pressure with the shower wand. Great staff. Really liked the open concept. "
United States
Mary
The price is ￥13,533
￥15,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills, 13.3 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,174 reviews)
"Was clean and a nice place for family to stay"
United States
Amy
The price is ￥13,139
￥14,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
13.7 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (552 reviews)
"Hotel offered everything we need is a perfect day for us and the grandkids"
United States
Christina
The price is ￥12,084
￥13,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
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Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (694 reviews)
"Very nice place, clean, quiet, and good breakfast. "
United States
David
The price is ￥15,441
￥17,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (585 reviews)
"Rooms very clean Breakfast was excellent Walking distance to restaurants "
United States
Kelly
The price is ￥16,051
￥17,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Dining

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good "
United States
Aaron
The price is ￥10,569
￥11,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
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Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (641 reviews)
"Very impressed at the cleanliness and hotel amenities for the price"
United States
Donna
The price is ￥14,703
￥16,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
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Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 star property
9.5 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (926 reviews)
"Nice basic hotel in a convenient location"
United States
Donald
The price is ￥10,067
￥11,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
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Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Watrous South, 8.8 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay! "
United States
Marc
The price is ￥19,701
￥22,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Front of property

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
16.9 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,239 reviews)
"Nice pool area and breakfast was better than most places"
United States
Daryn
The price is ￥12,018
￥13,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Wildwood Lodge
Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2.0 star property
Lovington, 12 km from Fairground
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Property nice and clean "
United States
Vanesa
The price is ￥9,172
￥10,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Front of property

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes
20.2 km from Fairground
7.6 out of 10, Good, (620 reviews)
"Nice location. Nice hotel."
United States
Deb
The price is ￥12,040
￥13,485 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes
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Where to stay in Fairground

Find the best Fairground areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Des Moines Botanical Center showing a garden, signage and modern architecture

Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

View into downtown from the Capitol Building. #capitol #desmoines #city #downtown
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm

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.

Historic East Village which includes signage

Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

Checked out the Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA. Great spot with good seating, wifi, and a pretty good latte. Nice flavor to the espresso. A good spot for a light lunch wit good sandwiches. If I have to be in Iowa it's nice to find a good coffee joint.
Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres

Drake

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

Western Gateway sunrise aerial looking downtown over Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Krause Gateway Center.

Western Gateway

While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Top Fairground Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"I loved the pool, It was 8-9 feet. Which is very fun to swim in. The rooms were spacious and everything was neat and comfortable. We didn't really talk with staff but they seemed nice as we were checking-in."
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Fairground like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Des Moines's Fairground neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Fairground?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is the highest ranked property in Fairground. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Iowa State Fairgrounds, and it offers an indoor pool and free parking.
How many hotels will I find in the Fairground area?
When you want to find places to stay in Des Moines, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Fairground.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairground, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Fairground.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Fairground?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Fairground, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Fairground include Sky Glider East, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and Grand View Golf Course. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Iowa State Capitol Building or Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.