The Best Hotels Closest to Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines for 2026

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

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Karen

￥19,714

￥22,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

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

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Brett

￥26,731

￥29,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Joe

￥16,292

￥18,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

CINDY

￥15,172

￥16,993 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 stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

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

5. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Mary

￥9,673

￥21,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Sweta

￥21,011

￥24,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

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.

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nicole

￥15,868

￥17,771 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 spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nancy

￥21,353

￥23,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

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

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kristy

￥16,731

￥18,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

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 hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Valerie

￥21,353

￥23,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

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

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Felicia

￥17,399

￥19,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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.

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Shazia

￥12,638

￥14,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

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

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

13. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Akacia

￥16,010

￥17,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

14. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Merlin

￥13,310

￥14,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

15. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

11.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

John Kevin

￥15,815

￥17,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Cassandra

￥14,654

￥16,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

￥14,403

￥16,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

9.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nicholas

￥13,781

￥15,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Larry

￥16,997

￥19,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

￥17,316

￥19,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare top hotels near Gray’s Lake Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park View	Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park View	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park View	Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park View	Kasa Downtown Des Moines Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park View
9.6 Exceptional 1,388 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 538 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 127 reviews
￥19,714 ￥22,080 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	￥26,731 ￥29,939 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16	￥16,292 ￥18,247 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20	￥15,172 ￥16,993 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23	￥9,673 ￥21,471 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and love the park and fly option"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"NA"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Nice location and decent breakfast"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"My room had dirty carpet, and hair on the floor (not mine) Also there was an old coffee pod in the maker when I went to use it Sunday morning. The food I got from the lounge was good though."

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."

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The property was exactly as described andgit our needs. We especially appreciate that it is pet friendly."

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Lauridsen Amphitheater

You can enjoy a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hoyt Sherman Place during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray's Lake Park?

Gray's Lake 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 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Gray's Lake Park?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gray's Lake Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Des Lux Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray's Lake Park?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gray's Lake Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray's Lake Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray's Lake Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gray's Lake Park?

For more details about updating your stay near Gray's Lake Park or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gray's Lake Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake 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. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

15. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Compare top hotels near Gray’s Lake Park

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Lux Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

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