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

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, 0.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Bobbi

RM621

RM695 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Karen

RM509

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Cassandra

RM378

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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.

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Brett

RM690

RM773 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, framed artwork, a reception desk, and a seating area.

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Emily

RM465

RM521 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Joe

RM404

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A table set with white flowers, candles, and silverware, suggesting a formal dining setting.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two side tables, a patterned carpet, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a digital clock, and a power outlet.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and two large screens.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sweta

RM566

RM653 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

CINDY

RM392

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Marcia

RM617

RM690 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

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

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Thomas

RM378

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Nancy

RM551

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Nicole

RM499

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

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

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

April

RM432

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Greg

RM551

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A gift shop with snack displays and a microwave. Signs direct to the front desk for purchases.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a red accent wall.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

RM532

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Felicia

RM449

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

RM555

RM622 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Akacia

RM403

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Shazia

RM482

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

13.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

gary

RM371

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,378 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always book here when I come to Des Moines. Rooms are well taken care of and the staff is nice and friendly."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful. Amazing rooms and services and lobby."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The room was somewhat clean and everyone was nice. There were a couple of items that were detached from the wall in the bathroom. It's an older hotel so there could be improvements and updates with the furniture. The fast elevators and complimentary breakfasts were probably the best part and the location was close to the convention center."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"I was told by others that had stayed at the property that parking was no charge. when we stayed we were told parking was $20.00/night. The room we stayed in had horrible lighting. It was dark especially at night and there were not enough light fixtures to light the space. For older eyes this is especially difficult."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"My second time there it’s kept up and clean and that’s what matters to me."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

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Western Gateway Park

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your trip to Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Explore the campus of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House as part of your travels around Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Pappajohn Sculpture 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 135 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What can I see and do near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Pappajohn Sculpture Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Des Moines Public Library

Temple Theater

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Hoyt Sherman Place

801 Grand

Ruan Center

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

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