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A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2.1 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Maureen

RM363

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a sofa, a bed, and a window with blinds.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.

2. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

4 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Susan

RM397

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern lounge with leather sofas, a round coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A hotel reception area with a self-service kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a sign indicating a corner market.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple seating areas with chairs, and a colorful carpet.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

4.8 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Jean

RM390

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

A swimming pool with red chairs and tables, a lifeguard stand, and a yellow wall with signs.

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

5.3 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Elaine

RM364

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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.

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

4.9 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Shazia

RM464

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with a variety of beverages and a fruit bowl on the counter.

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A spacious living area with sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water, surrounded by grey tiles, and equipped with a metal ladder. There are lounge chairs and tables with red legs, and large windows allowing natural light.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

4.3 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Lisa

RM400

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

11.6 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Dave

RM330

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

11.5 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Chrisshanna

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sofa, and a coffee station.

9. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

4.9 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Jennifer

RM383

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

10. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

15.4 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Justin

RM407

RM456 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.

A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, overhead pendant lights, framed pictures on the wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.

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

11 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Chloe

RM336

RM376 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large chandelier, a reception desk, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long corridor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, metal chairs, and a safety sign.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

4.9 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Darren

RM397

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

13. Wildwood Lodge

10.9 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Paul

RM363

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden wall pattern, a sign indicating it's a Hilton property, and a reception counter.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, and a view of the city.

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

8.5 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

MELINDA

RM397

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

11 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Ashley

RM430

RM482 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and benches, large windows, and a building with a brick facade in the background.

A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.

A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

4 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Kerryann

RM242

RM271 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a bed with a blue wall mural.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small ottoman, and a kitchenette with a microwave and dishwasher.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a round side table, and a floor lamp.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey armchair, a brown ottoman, a wooden cabinet, and a kitchen area with a microwave and coffee maker.

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

4.5 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Kathleen

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent sign.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

18. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

11.7 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Michelle

RM399

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

10.6 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

gary

RM403

RM451 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a grey sofa with orange cushions.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a flagpole with flags.

A reception area with two reception desks, a modern light fixture, a wall with a geometric pattern, and a shelf with snacks.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

4.5 km from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Steven

RM378

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 808 reviews	View
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston	8.8 Excellent 1,890 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale	9.2 Wonderful 547 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines	9.4 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines	9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews	View

Top Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"Great place."

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Hotel I choose over any around. Due to cleanliness staff breakfast price is reasonable most the time."

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice stay would stay again if I was in the area"

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"Bed was firm as were the pillows."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, quiet and clean hotel. Large and safe parking lot. Would definitely stay there again."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

8/10 Good

"This stay worked for what we needed it for. Close to baseball fields, Texas Roadhouse in the parking lot and decent priced. Not as up to date as the normal Townplace hotels we generally stay in. Fridge in our room wasn’t cold, ice machine not working on our floor or a few others, laundry on site but only one working dryer so not convenient when there were two others that could have been available! I will say pretty quiet for all of the sports teams staying so that was a big advantage and did not have kids up and down the halls. Easy location. Fairly clean. Nice pool but wish the hot tub was working."

Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"While we spent much of our time away from the hotel, we did check out the amenities. The breakfast options were very good, plenty of choice that changed daily and was of good quality. The hotel was very new and still in excellent condition. The exercise and pool areas were small'ish but nicely matched to the size of the hotel and outfitted with good equipment."

Other attractions near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters

8.0/10 (11 reviews)

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters is just one of the places to see in Johnston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Johnston. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Cherry Glen Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Pole Position Raceway

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Pole Position Raceway during your travels to Grimes. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Oak Grove Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Oak Grove Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Polk City. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Beaver Creek Golf Club

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Grimes at Beaver Creek Golf Club. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Merle Hay Mall

7.6/10 (202 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Merle Hay Mall during your visit to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa Gold Star Military Museum?

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is located in a welcoming area of Johnston known for its lively festivals. You'll find 114 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum?

GrandStay Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum. Other good options within 5 miles include Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston and Sonesta Essential Des Moines.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Iowa Gold Star Military Museum?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum.

What can I see and do near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Walnut Ridge Recreation Area, Cherry Glen Recreation Area or Oak Grove Recreation Area. Create some family memories at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Explore nature at Saylorville Lake and Sandpiper Super Shelter & Recreation Area.

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1. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

2. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Urbandale

4. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

5. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

6. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

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

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

9. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Urbandale by IHG

10. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Tru By Hilton Ankeny

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

16. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

18. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest by IHG

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Top Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines/Urbandale

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

Other attractions near Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters

Walnut Ridge Recreation Area

Cherry Glen Recreation Area

Pole Position Raceway

Oak Grove Recreation Area

Beaver Creek Golf Club

Merle Hay Mall

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