What's it like in Grays Lake?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Des Moines's Grays Lake neighborhood. Consider a visit to Gray’s Lake Park as part of your Grays Lake travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Grays Lake area?

When you want to find places to stay in Des Moines, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Grays Lake.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Grays Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still 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 top deals on offer in Grays Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Grays Lake?

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What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

Gray’s Lake Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Grays Lake. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, be sure to visit other sights like Lauridsen Amphitheater or Air Lanes Bowling Center.

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Our top choices for Grays Lake hotels

1. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.6 km from Grays Lake

Crystal

￥19,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.6 km from Grays Lake

LaSeana

￥24,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Grays Lake

John

￥12,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Grays Lake

Meg

￥21,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

5. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.9 km from Grays Lake

clayton

￥24,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 3.4 km from Grays Lake

Candy

￥22,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Grays Lake

RYAN

￥19,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

8. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 3.7 km from Grays Lake

Reginald

￥18,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 4.5 km from Grays Lake

Ashley

￥18,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2.8 km from Grays Lake

Angela

￥26,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Grays Lake

Lauren

￥18,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

4.9 km from Grays Lake

Galen

￥21,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

4.5 km from Grays Lake

sharen

￥23,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

14. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.9 km from Grays Lake

JAVIER

￥11,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

15. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.4 km from Grays Lake

Julie

￥29,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

4.5 km from Grays Lake

Richard

￥21,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.7 km from Grays Lake

Milagros

￥11,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 3.5 km from Grays Lake

Dawn R.

￥23,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 3.8 km from Grays Lake

Mark

￥16,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

20. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Grays Lake

Jayson

￥24,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in Grays Lake

Find the best Grays Lake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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The exterior and interior of Mars Cafe, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a red interior with hanging lights and artwork.

Drake

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

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Top Grays Lake Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a unique hotel with a speakeasy-like vibe. We enjoyed use of the amenities, the easy parking across the street, and that it was walking distance to many restaurants/bars/coffee shops. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Would love to stay again!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

8/10 Good

"Overall it was a good stay. Nice hotel, clean and well maintained. Staff were friendly. Only two small complaints. Day I got there a got a text message saying if I needed anything to text. I sent a message the next morning asking for more towels and got a response. That evening we still hadn’t received towels so I went to the front desk. Person there said “Oh I tell guests never to use the text and just come tell us.” Then why have the text system? Other complaint was that the toilet in our room didn’t flush well and almost got clogged several times."

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a nice location near shopping and restaurants with friendly staff and very clean rooms. I love the endless supply of hot water and that it was pet friendly. There were vending machines on site with Ice. There were lots of good T.V. Channels, and the refrigerator was a nice touch. The door was a little misaligned so that dead bolt wouldn't work though. There was still the inside door bar that kept the door from opening up all the way."

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Our top choices for Grays Lake hotels

1. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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

5. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

6. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

7. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10. Des Lux Hotel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

13. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

14. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

15. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

17. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

20. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Where to stay in Grays Lake

Downtown Des Moines

Historic East Village

Court District

Greater South Side

Drake

Top Grays Lake Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

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