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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Heidi

RM620

RM694 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Todd

RM572

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park

Ryan

RM689

RM771 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Meg

RM452

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1 km from Principal Park

Dawn R.

RM481

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Charles

RM377

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Principal Park

Sweta

RM569

RM657 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Mary

RM285

RM564 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Lori

RM615

RM689 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Principal Park

Mario

RM377

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Menashe

RM550

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Michael

RM534

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Jesse

RM431

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Jayson

RM615

RM689 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park

Candy

RM531

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Felicia

RM448

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Ann

RM287

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from Principal Park

Debbie

RM579

RM648 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Principal Park

Kristian

RM388

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13 km from Principal Park

Jerad

RM464

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,345 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So grateful to the staff, the location was perfect for an event and parking was easy. There could be a crosswalk though to the parking lot so that people can get across safely."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I'll pass"

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property in a convenient location for a one night stay. Clean and appropriate for our travel needs. Will say the dog hallway (we didn't bring our dogs) had some carpet issues but being pet friendly we understood that could happen."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals 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 140 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 140 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, Des Moines Art Center or World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. 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.

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Our top choices for Principal Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Ruan Center

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