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 is a short 13-minute walk from Iowa Events Center, and it 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. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Public Library 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.

Top Western Gateway Hotels

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway

John

￥22,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

16.7 km from Western Gateway

Erica

￥16,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

16.6 km from Western Gateway

Kelly

￥15,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

15.1 km from Western Gateway

Diane

￥14,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

14.9 km from Western Gateway

John

￥14,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

14.8 km from Western Gateway

RONDA

￥9,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

14.6 km from Western Gateway

Bret

￥14,879 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

14.3 km from Western Gateway

Marcia

￥10,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

14.2 km from Western Gateway

Angela

￥9,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

11.7 km from Western Gateway

Sherry

￥12,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

13.4 km from Western Gateway

Ivan

￥11,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.7 km from Western Gateway

Mariah

￥18,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.6 km from Western Gateway

Melissa

￥18,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Fairground, 6.5 km from Western Gateway

Teri

￥9,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

14.5 km from Western Gateway

Denise

￥15,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

14.3 km from Western Gateway

Adam

￥13,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

14.5 km from Western Gateway

Rachel

￥18,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

Hampton Inn & Suites Ankeny

13.5 km from Western Gateway

Joe

￥18,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

23.2 km from Western Gateway

Julie

￥19,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

14.4 km from Western Gateway

Samantha

￥14,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

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Where to stay in Western Gateway

Find the best Western Gateway areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Des Moines Botanical Center showing a garden, signage and modern architecture

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.

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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.

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View into downtown from the Capitol Building.

#capitol #desmoines #city #downtown

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.

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Checked out the Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA. Great spot with good seating, wifi, and a pretty good latte. Nice flavor to the espresso. A good spot for a light lunch wit good sandwiches.

If I have to be in Iowa it's nice to find a good coffee joint.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Woodland Heights

While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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