Top 10 Hotels Near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines for 2026

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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.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Heidi

RM584

RM654 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Todd

RM515

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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.

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

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.5 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Ryan

RM690

RM772 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Ashley

RM432

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Dawn R.

RM481

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Meg

RM420

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

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

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Lori

RM616

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mary

RM306

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Sweta

RM610

RM703 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Menashe

RM551

RM617 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.

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

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.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Mario

RM364

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jesse

RM432

RM483 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Michael

RM535

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

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

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, 1.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jayson

RM583

RM653 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Candy

RM532

RM596 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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

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

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Felicia

RM449

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Debbie

RM579

RM649 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.

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

18. Wildwood Lodge

13.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Kristian

RM408

RM457 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Jerad

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 10.6 km from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Robert

RM364

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,103 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,337 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

Top Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quaintly beautiful, unique, comfortable"

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"location. street parking"

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."

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

8/10 Good

"Our experience was very good. The room was very nice and spaceous. The bed was hard for our liking but may have been perfect for others. The staff was very polite, courteous and helpful. The property was beautiful and updated."

Other attractions near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A city skyline with a river and a bridge.

Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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The exterior of the State of Iowa Historical Building with a clear blue sky and clouds.

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.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Casey's Center

8.8/10 (976 reviews)

Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

9.0/10 (23 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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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.

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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden 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 102 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center 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 just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Other good options close by include Des Lux Hotel and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Expedia has 102 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

What can I see and do near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and State Historical Museum of Iowa feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Salisbury House, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Other attractions near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Iowa Events Center

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Casey's Center

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Wooly's

EMC Expo Center

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