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

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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Erica

￥27,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Lejla

￥29,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Mark

￥36,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

Jennifer

￥22,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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

Brett

￥30,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

Cody

￥30,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Karen

￥21,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeanette

￥24,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

Jayson

￥26,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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

Anne

￥23,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

12.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jacquelyn

￥16,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

12. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

11.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

David

￥20,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

13. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Carolyn

￥23,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

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

14. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

11.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Julie

￥10,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

15. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Steve

￥17,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Scott

￥19,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

5.1 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Allen

￥27,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

18. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Barbara

￥26,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

HEIDI

￥23,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 3.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Diego

￥23,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View
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
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"If you get a chance, HAVE THE BREAKFAST!!!!"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"They had clean rooms and the staff was very friendly. The parking is the problem. There is a crumbling parking lot, that they know of and no one is allowed to park there. Understandable, but it would be helpful to let people know that you cant pull up to the building and park. This is not accessible for handicap people. Just recommend they let people know that when they book there is a problem with there parking lot, which we all would understand, just let people know that there is an issue and you are working on it."

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."

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A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

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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 6 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 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport and Des Lux Hotel.

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

Expedia has 6 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 Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 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. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

11. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

12. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

15. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

18. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hotels near other Gray’s Lake Park attractions

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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