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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3.0 star property
Urbandale
5.8 out of 10, (888 reviews)
"It was an ok stay"
United States
Bruce
The price is RM311
RM349 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,347 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Emily
The price is RM367
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Best Western Holiday Lodge

Best Western Holiday Lodge
3.0 star property
Clear Lake
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (659 reviews)
"We really like room and breakfast."
United States
Steven
The price is RM359
RM402 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Holiday Lodge

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South
7.0 out of 10, Good, (243 reviews)
"Nice and beautiful place"
United States
David
The price is RM287
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice and clean. The staff were great and breakfast was very good."
United States
Kimberle
The price is RM428
RM480 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,064 reviews)
"Clean room, great amenities and staff. Enjoyed our stay."
United States
Ryan
The price is RM453
RM507 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,078 reviews)
"Awesome staff, unique environment, great location"
United States
Tyler
The price is RM589
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Des Lux Hotel

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation i always stay here when in town!"
United States
Barbara
The price is RM486
RM545 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Location and staff!"
United States
Tobin
The price is RM527
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"This was a good hotel for the price we paid."
United States
Roberta
The price is RM294
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,407 reviews)
"Close to Adventureland and even being close to the interstate was comfortable."
United States
Michael
The price is RM352
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,074 reviews)
"Clean, quiet room and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again!"
United States
Randell
The price is RM367
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
3.5 star property
West Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing. Room was great."
United States
Brenda
The price is RM383
RM429 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
Clive
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,232 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay!"
United States
Dave
The price is RM454
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Wildwood Lodge

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is RM593
RM664 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms great breakfast and coffee."
United States
Cynthia
The price is RM445
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
Urbandale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property in a convenient location!"
United States
Kilee
The price is RM608
RM681 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3.0 star property
Clive
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Our room was clean, the pool was nice, and the breakfast was great! We would stay again."
United States
Kayla
The price is RM367
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
United States
Nina
The price is RM571
RM639 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, breakfast was decent and room was comfortable "
Canada
CHRIS
The price is RM382
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
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