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1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds AreaFairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
AUDREY
RM226
RM254 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake UniversityDrake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Ashley
RM428
RM479 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona7.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Tiff
RM461
RM517 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines AirportWatrous South, 10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
John
RM285
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
5. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines7.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Robert
RM554
RM621 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
6. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines10.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Christy
RM431
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event CenterDowntown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Mark
RM411
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
8. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines9.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Sarah
RM364
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
9. Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux HotelCourt District, 6.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Angela
RM615
RM689 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHGDowntown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Meg
RM400
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
11. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by HiltonWestern Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
LaSeana
RM527
RM591 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
12. GrandStay Hotel & Suites
GrandStay Hotel & Suites15 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Maureen
RM331
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines DowntownDowntown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
joseph
RM375
RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
14. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines AirportSouthwestern Hills, 14.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Paul
RM388
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
15. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHGHistoric East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Dawn R.
RM522
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
16. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines DowntownCourt District, 5.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Lauren
RM428
RM479 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines10.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
todd m
RM448
RM501 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA12.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
Dave
RM352
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines12.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
MARION
RM400
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG10.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds
rick
RM425
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Fairgrounds
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area | 7.2 Good 1,002 reviews | View | |||||
 Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University | 9.4 Exceptional 1,013 reviews | View | |||||
 Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona | 9.6 Exceptional 638 reviews | View | |||||
 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport | 8.6 Excellent 1,833 reviews | View | |||||
 Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines | 9.4 Exceptional 925 reviews | View |
Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
10/10 Excellent
"All staff were very kind, friendly and accommodating to my needs. The food and drinks were excellent!"
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
8/10 Good
"Clean with friendly staff."
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
10/10 Excellent
"Very nice"
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
10/10 Excellent
"Great hot tub. Nice breakfast. Stayed 3 nights. $20 per day to park unless you use the street meter parking. It is free 9pm-9am and on Sundays. It’s on an app so you can do it from your phone. Only .80 per hour. Cheaper on the street and better lit. The parking dark was scary dark and unsafe. I complained to desk about parking deck lack of lighting. There were absolutely no lights. I had to use my cell phone flashlight. Don’t pay for deck! It was not safe and expensive. With the meters on the street you programmed how long you wanted. No feeding the meter with coins."
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
8/10 Good
"Breakfast"
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
8/10 Good
"The Staybridge Suites was easy to find and conveniently located between downtown Des Moines and the Iowa State Capitol. Check-in was friendly and efficient. Parking was available in the multi-storey car park next door for $20 per night. My room was a good size, with modern décor and a useful kitchenette area. The reception staff were also very helpful in directing me to the nearby pickup point for the shuttle bus to the Iowa State Fair. The impressive State Capitol is well worth visiting and only a 10–15-minute walk from the hotel. The surrounding area was very quiet during my stay, although this was on a Sunday evening. There were plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, but most were largely deserted that evening. Breakfast was served downstairs and offered a good selection of both hot and cold items. Overall, this was a peaceful and convenient place for an overnight stay in Des Moines. I am not sure there would be enough in the immediate area to occupy me for more than a couple of nights, but it suited my visit very well."
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean when we checked in. Pretty quiet for a Saturday night!! The gentleman who checked us in gave us some good dining options in the area!!"
Other attractions near Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa State Capitol Building
9.0/10 (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.
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.
Sky Glider East
6.0/10 (1 review)
You can take time to visit Sky Glider East during your travels to Des Moines. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
7.4/10 (3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Copper Creek Golf Course
6.6/10 (7 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Grand View Golf Course
6.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Grand View Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Great Escape
You can take time to visit Great Escape during your travels to Pleasant Hill. Take in the live music and sunrises in the area.
Wooly's
You can make plans for a show at Wooly's during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.