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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was very clean, staff very courteous. Great price and safe location. Parking lot was clean. "
United States
Karan
The price is ￥11,323
￥12,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Lobby sitting area

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 6.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,068 reviews)
"Beautiful lobby and rooms."
United States
Theresa
The price is ￥22,792
￥25,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Des Lux Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful"
United States
karen
The price is ￥24,031
￥27,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Cheslyn
The price is ￥17,247
￥19,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Lobby sitting area

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 5.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was amazing!!! Rooms were clean. Overall an excellent stay. "
United States
Lee Ann
The price is ￥16,848
￥18,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (875 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot and good!"
United States
Diana
The price is ￥22,935
￥25,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Dinner served

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,159 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Saundra
The price is ￥23,688
￥26,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Exterior

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and good location for my work trip"
United States
Katie
The price is ￥20,227
￥22,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Exterior

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 5.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (421 reviews)
"Very clea great location"
Canada
Paul
The price is ￥24,055
￥26,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Exterior

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 5.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"clean rooms, great breakfast bar"
United States
Cheryl
The price is ￥20,766
￥23,258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"GREAT PLACE TO STAY"
United States
DAVID
The price is ￥25,642
￥28,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Exterior

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (604 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast, helpful staff, great amenities"
United States
Kelsey
The price is ￥18,167
￥20,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
View from property

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean updated historic hotel in downtown Des Moines. Excellent staff and accommodations. Conveniently located within walking distance to venues, restaurants and other entertainment."
United States
Janice
The price is ￥22,935
￥25,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Terrace/patio

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation i always stay here when in town!"
United States
Barbara
The price is ￥18,902
￥21,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Property amenity

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 5.8 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (634 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Amy
The price is ￥17,379
￥19,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Restaurant

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Cute hotel with amazing restaurant!"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥27,554
￥30,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills, 5.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (657 reviews)
"Clean"
United States
Tabatha
The price is ￥10,549
￥11,814 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Cozy Rest Motel
Indoor pool, sun loungers

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, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Most attentive and helpful staff I have ever experienced."
United States
Ina
The price is ￥19,431
￥21,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Lobby

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was hot & ready, rooms were clean, staff was friendly."
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥12,262
￥13,733 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Exterior

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location and staff!"
United States
Tobin
The price is ￥18,953
￥21,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Lobby
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
7.2
Good
1,000 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,068 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Lobby
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Lobby sitting area
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Had a little problem with heating and cooling systems but they were right there to take care of it"
William 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hotels near other Iowa State Fairgrounds attractions

Des Moines, Iowa - Different views of State Capitol Building

Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5 (354 reviews)
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Iowa State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.
How many hotels will I find near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Iowa State Fairgrounds.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near Iowa State Fairgrounds?
Science Center of Iowa, State Historical Museum of Iowa, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Learn about local history at Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.