The Best Hotels Closest to Principal Park in Des Moines for 2026

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Lejla

￥26,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park

Mark

￥35,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Jennifer

￥22,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Miguel

￥28,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Principal Park

Brett

￥34,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

James

￥32,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Cody

￥30,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Jeanette

￥24,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

9. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Tabatha

￥12,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

10. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

14.1 km from Principal Park

Steve

￥17,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

11. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Principal Park

Carolyn

￥23,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

12. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.2 km from Principal Park

Alicia

￥17,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

13. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

13.4 km from Principal Park

Julie

￥10,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.9 km from Principal Park

HEIDI

￥27,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

15. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

14 km from Principal Park

Scott

￥22,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

11.3 km from Principal Park

Nicholas

￥20,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

15.6 km from Principal Park

Phil

￥23,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

14.5 km from Principal Park

Renee

￥17,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

14.4 km from Principal Park

Boyd

￥18,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

15.7 km from Principal Park

Michael

￥22,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,228 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 477 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love this hotel. Stayed here many times."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Everything was clean. The room was comfortable. The only issue I had was the lack of information. There was no map or anything to show you where the exercise room was or the layout of the hotel.You could order room service but you really didn't know should you use an app or should you call there's no information there to direct you or assist you and trying to determine what the valet's number is. Besides that everything else was great."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"It was gorgeous and so clean. Great Downtown location. Was bummed we didn’t try any of the restaurants onsite. My only gripe is the water bottle situation. They only give you 2 a day then didn’t refresh with housekeeping. When we asked for additional we got a lecture about being charged. Other Hilton properties arent as stingy about this."

Hotels near other Principal Park attractions

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 acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Principal Park?

Principal Park 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 141 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Principal Park?

Adjacent to Principal Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Principal Park?

Expedia has 141 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Principal Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Principal Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Principal Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Principal Park?

For more information about updating your stay near Principal Park or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Principal Park?

Study the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, or Des Moines Art Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

9. Cozy Rest Motel

10. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

11. Wildwood Lodge

12. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

13. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

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

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hotels near other Principal Park attractions

Science Center of Iowa

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