The Best Hotels Closest to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines for 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Erica

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

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Susan

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

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

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

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jennifer

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.5 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mark

A modern hotel with a prominent Staybridge Suites sign, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and lounge chairs by the poolside.

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Gerry

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a window view of the pool area.

A buffet with labeled sections for omelets and cheese.

A hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, seating area, and a blue carpet.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a brick facade.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Meg

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

joseph

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Julie

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

James

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

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

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mary

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mark

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 Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

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

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

clayton

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

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

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.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Lauren

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

14. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Michael

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.

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jayson

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Michelle

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 hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

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

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

RYAN

A Holiday Inn hotel with a prominent green sign, a flag, and a landscaped garden.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs with blue sashes, and a large chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring gold and white tableware, white napkins, and candles.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Corey

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

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

19. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Carolyn

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

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".

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

10.5 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Tiff

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Compare popular hotels close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,300 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"We always stay here for a reason. Great location and awesome staff."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean easy to find"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"Na"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I couldn’t get over how impeccably clean the room was and so elegant. It was the best room I have had in years!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great accomodations and helpful staff!"

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was great the only thing was the noise from refrigerator kept us up. It needs to be replaced. It was also warm in the room even with the air conditioner on The morningbreakfast was great. Psrking was goodand the staff was very pleasant. ."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean & bed comfortable. There was a nice variety for breakfast & food fresh & hot. There was always a bowl of apples sitting out which was great for a late evening snack. The location is very handy for going to the state fair. We will definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge 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 or attend a sporting event.

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A city skyline with a river and a bridge.

Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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An exhibit with historical artifacts, including a large wooden machine and various tools.

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Casey's Center

8.8/10 (976 reviews)

Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 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 112 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Other good options close by include Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center and Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG.

How many hotels will I find near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 112 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

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What can I see and do near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Science Center of Iowa, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Salisbury House, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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Top Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Other attractions near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Iowa Events Center

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Casey's Center

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Wooly's

EMC Expo Center

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