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1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,257 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff. The food at the hotel restaurants are extremely delicious and prices are very affordable. Would stay there again"
United States
Edem
The price is RM534
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lobby sitting area

2. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 1.1 km from Principal Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,094 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and spacious, the breakfast was delicious and a very pleasant experience."
United States
Uma
The price is RM696
RM780 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Des Lux Hotel
Restaurant

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Great location"
United States
Mark
The price is RM659
RM738 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

4. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is RM590
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
View from property

5. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Jayson
The price is RM590
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Terrace/patio

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Principal Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"It was nice"
United States
Danny
The price is RM601
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Property amenity

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (671 reviews)
"The three female staff I encountered were very nice and friendly. Everything was smooth and the room was great! It was super close to the farmers market! I would stay here again!"
United States
Saori
The price is RM537
RM601 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

8. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great Hotel!!"
United States
Jacob
The price is RM534
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Adia and her entire staff were so helpful and welcoming. The room, pool, the location and the free breakfast all was great. Easy to walk and get to great restaurants, an Iowa Cubs baseball game and a free concert on the river. We had a wonderful time and we will be back!"
United States
Anne
The price is RM450
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Lobby sitting area

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Bed and pillows were great, breakfast was wonderful. We loved the walking trails near the hotel."
United States
Karen
The price is RM433
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

11. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Principal Park
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Anna
The price is RM594
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Exterior

12. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (434 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, bar on the rooftop is amazing."
United States
James
The price is RM618
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
Lobby

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Stayed there twice and it was great. Clean, good breakfast, nice staff"
United States
Susan
The price is RM405
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Indoor pool, pool loungers

14. 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, 1 km from Principal Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Would stay there again."
United States
Meg
The price is RM467
RM523 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park
7.8 out of 10, Good, (666 reviews)
"Clean"
United States
Tabatha
The price is RM285
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Cozy Rest Motel
Reception

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South, 5.1 km from Principal Park
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful"
United States
Rob
The price is RM278
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Restaurant

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
6.8 km from Principal Park
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (668 reviews)
"Great clean hotel close to the airport and restaurants!"
United States
Richard
The price is RM502
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
Lobby

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Principal Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (671 reviews)
"Nice location"
United States
Galen
The price is RM538
RM603 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Property amenity

19. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
3.0 star property
Watrous South, 6.1 km from Principal Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (685 reviews)
"Close to airport"
United States
susan
The price is RM450
RM504 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Watrous South, 5.1 km from Principal Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,841 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was very helpful"
United States
Ronald
The price is RM303
RM339 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby sitting area
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,094 reviews
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Dinner served
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,257 reviews
View
Restaurant
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"Overall a very nice place to stay"
Spencer 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science Center of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Principal Park?
Principal Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 141 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Principal Park?
Adjacent to Principal Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.
How many hotels are there near Principal Park?
Expedia has 141 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Principal Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Principal Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 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. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Principal Park.
What can I see and do near Principal Park?
Study the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates or Des Moines Art Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.