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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1172)
"Convenient location to restaurants"
United States
Sally
The price is ￥13,425
￥15,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 5.7 km from Southwestern Hills
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
"Comfy and stylish lobby and rooms, delicious cafe"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥22,254
￥24,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.6 km from Southwestern Hills
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean, good service"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥20,389
￥23,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Property entrance
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 6 km from Southwestern Hills
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come back."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥23,257
￥26,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (With Sofa bed, Specialty) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.2 km from Southwestern Hills
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Excellent location, very clean, good breakfast & the staff was great!"
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥15,794
￥17,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
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Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 6.8 km from Southwestern Hills
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1040)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
The price is ￥17,824
￥19,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Indoor pool
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
20.2 km from Southwestern Hills
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1536)
"Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept. "
United States
Debra
The price is ￥13,886
￥15,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Southwestern Hills
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (399)
"Nice hotel with a nice lounge. Quiet, convenient, nice beds."
United States
Karla
The price is ￥15,153
￥16,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
12 km from Southwestern Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Friendly staff, great location, beds could be better. "
United States
Shelley
The price is ￥13,761
￥15,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
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Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
3.5 star property
10.4 km from Southwestern Hills
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Shane
The price is ￥15,794
￥17,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area

Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Southwestern Hills
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (936)
"The hot tub was amazing and the location was perfect. "
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥13,159
￥14,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites West Des Moines/SW Mall Area
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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 6.9 km from Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Staff was amazing. Room, pool, breakfast all spectacular. Enjoyed our stay. Will tell our friends and family and will come back "
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥13,918
￥15,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Lounge
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 7.2 km from Southwestern Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (405)
"Hotel was clean and staff friendly."
United States
Cathy
The price is ￥21,134
￥23,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 7 km from Southwestern Hills
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Clean room"
United States
Susan
The price is ￥20,173
￥22,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
10.7 km from Southwestern Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"The hotel was very clean and close to shopping and restaurants."
United States
Janelle
The price is ￥15,482
￥17,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Southwestern Hills
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"A bit of a dated hotel. Breakfast was limited and if you dont go when it is first put out you are out of luck. You have to request house keeping. That was not explained at check in. Good value overall"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥12,992
￥14,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 6 km from Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great hotel"
United States
Grant
The price is ￥19,860
￥22,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Lobby sitting area
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
22.4 km from Southwestern Hills
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (714)
"Slept well. Comfortable beds and great room "
United States
Vickie
The price is ￥12,801
￥14,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.4 km from Southwestern Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (979)
"Great room, good breakfast. "
United States
Jason
The price is ￥13,918
￥15,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
12.4 km from Southwestern Hills
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Room was clean, staff was courteous and the bed was comfortable. "
United States
Craig
The price is ￥11,799
￥13,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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Where to stay in Southwestern Hills

Find the best Southwestern Hills areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes landscape views, a skyscraper and a city

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.

Historic East Village

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.

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.

Drake

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

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole

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 Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Top Southwestern Hills Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast options were plentiful, and the entire place was very clean. Beds were comfortable and staff was very friendly."
Bridget 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Southwestern Hills?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Des Moines's Southwestern Hills neighborhood. Consider a visit to Air Lanes Bowling Center as part of your Southwestern Hills travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Southwestern Hills?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the highest ranked property in Southwestern Hills. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Southwestern Hills?
Expedia has 5 Southwestern Hills hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwestern Hills, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Southwestern Hills.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Southwestern Hills?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Southwestern Hills, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
Air Lanes Bowling Center is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Southwestern Hills. Willow Creek Golf Club and Gray's Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.