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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
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 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Property amenity
Aloft Waukee

Aloft Waukee

Aloft Waukee
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179)
"Very courteous service and exceptional clean room. "
United States
Bonnie
The price is ￥14,505
￥16,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Aloft Waukee
Terrace/patio
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
11.9 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great pool and breakfast "
United States
Michelle or Ken
The price is ￥20,389
￥22,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
Reception
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines

Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (614)
"I stay here 1x a year when I head to Wisconsin for holiday. I like there is a coffee shop/restaurant next store plus I feel very safe when I walk my dog at night. "
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥13,184
￥14,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Sleep Inn Waukee-West Des Moines
Coffee/tea maker
MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines

MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines
2.5 star property
18.1 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (135)
"Spotless, nice staff and great veiws"
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥13,788
￥15,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
MainStay Suites Waukee - West Des Moines
Free daily continental breakfast
Quality Inn Indianola

Quality Inn Indianola

Quality Inn Indianola
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Western Gateway
7.6 out of 10, Good, (516)
"The staff was kind and the hotel rooms clean"
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥10,462
￥11,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Quality Inn Indianola
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hotel Pommier Indianola

Hotel Pommier Indianola

Hotel Pommier Indianola
2.5 star property
24.4 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (438)
"Loved it! Quaint and perfect stay! "
United States
Kara
The price is ￥11,522
￥12,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Pommier Indianola
Interior entrance
Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Western Gateway
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (729)
"Great staff! Enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥12,353
￥14,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Qube Hotel
Property amenity
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
2.5 star property
23.2 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (716)
"I stay at this property multiple times a year and have always had a positive experience. "
United States
John
The price is ￥16,482
￥18,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive

Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive

Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
3.0 star property
11.9 km from Western Gateway
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (695)
"Thanks it was a great stay."
United States
Lotis
The price is ￥16,003
￥17,923 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West Clive
Reception
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (497)
"Nice stay. Room was clean, comfortable and so quiet! Staff friendly and efficient. Definitely would stay again. "
United States
Julie
The price is ￥15,129
￥16,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale
Front of property
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes

Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes
16.7 km from Western Gateway
7.6 out of 10, Good, (594)
"Great hot tub suite, and its a very good price for whatvyou gey."
United States
Brett
The price is ￥15,597
￥17,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Red Lion Inn & Suites Grimes
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (427)
"Room is clean check-in was a breeze"
United States
Beth
The price is ￥15,220
￥17,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale
Exterior
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
2.0 star property
11.2 km from Western Gateway
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Room was great. Remote was missing from the room and the front desk was very helpful in getting me a new remote and making sure the TV works. "
United States
Robert
The price is ￥10,949
￥12,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
Courtyard
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (832)
"Clean, super friendly staff, and great location. "
United States
Darlene
The price is ￥13,898
￥15,566 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
Lobby
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
2.5 star property
11.3 km from Western Gateway
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (734)
"Room was great. Breakfast was great "
United States
Mark
The price is ￥14,193
￥15,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG
Exterior
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (541)
"Location, easy check in, welcoming vibe. "
United States
Denise
The price is ￥13,125
￥14,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
Property amenity
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
3.0 star property
13.9 km from Western Gateway
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79)
"Great place to stay in DSM area!"
United States
Troy
The price is ￥17,102
￥19,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG
Indoor pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Western Gateway
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Comfortable clean rooms, Nice location’s in "
United States
Brenda
The price is ￥12,595
￥14,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Terrace/patio
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
11.7 km from Western Gateway
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1213)
"Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!"
United States
Cady
The price is ￥14,563
￥16,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Wildwood Lodge
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Where to stay in Western Gateway

Find the best Western Gateway 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 Western Gateway 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 is Western Gateway like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Des Moines's Western Gateway neighborhood. Be sure to check out John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park as part of your Western Gateway travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Western Gateway?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is the highest ranked property in Western Gateway. This hotel offers a restaurant and a health club.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Western Gateway area?
Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodations in Western Gateway to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Des Moines area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Western Gateway, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Western Gateway.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Western Gateway?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Western Gateway, click here.
What can I see and do in this Des Moines neighborhood?
For cultural attractions in Western Gateway, head to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Temple Theater. Des Moines Public Library and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Hoyt Sherman Place, 801 Grand, and Ruan Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Western Gateway. Terrace Hill and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.