The Best Hotels Closest to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 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".

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

LaSeana

Rp2.215.835

Rp2.481.736 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mark

Rp2.965.443

Rp3.321.296 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

A hallway with a door, shelves stocked with snacks, and a refrigerator with beverages.

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

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

Rp2.456.580

Rp2.751.370 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

Rp1.807.341

Rp2.024.222 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 hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

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

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Julie

Rp2.388.498

Rp2.755.308 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

joseph

Rp1.625.730

Rp1.820.817 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 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, 2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Griffin

Rp2.650.474

Rp2.968.530 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mary

Rp1.421.307

Rp2.771.022 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

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

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

clayton

Rp2.368.845

Rp2.653.106 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

Rp2.300.938

Rp2.577.049 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lauren

Rp1.856.122

Rp2.078.857 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.

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jayson

Rp2.509.221

Rp2.810.327 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

Rp2.287.778

Rp2.562.312 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

RYAN

Rp1.961.232

Rp2.196.581 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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 bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

Rp2.539.095

Rp2.843.786 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 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.

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Shazia

Rp1.995.904

Rp2.235.412 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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".

17. Wildwood Lodge

11.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Paul

Rp1.526.584

Rp1.709.774 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

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

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

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Tiff

Rp2.001.762

Rp2.241.973 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Robert

Rp2.228.469

Rp2.495.885 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Galen

Rp2.158.281

Rp2.417.275 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,309 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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very clean. It is dated and could use a reno. Overall great stay and staff was very helpful and friendly. Location was perfect for our visit."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

8/10 Good

"Room was pretty clean. Shower head was starting to not function properly. Staff was very helpful and polite, except the person who had to make more eggs ,bacon, etc, in middle of breakfast seemed to be grumpy for having to make more. Coffee ( reg) was empty also on 2nd day of breakfast. Laundry room closes at 10 pm. A very big inconvenience for us. Too many cars parked overnight in front of lobby. !! It should have a few spots for ppl checking in. You have to park in back and walk all away around building just to check in and then get your pass key card. Then you can access the doors in parking lot. That deserves less than 1 star. Overall, we liked the stay. Will probably stay again " if they do something about parking during check in" ."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The staff at this hotel are so great. They clearly care about the guests and each other. The breakfast was good and had a nice variety. Everything was very clean also. I'd stay there again for sure."

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We used the shuttle, and he was very friendly. Will definitely stay here again."

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."

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Western Gateway Park

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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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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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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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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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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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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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 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

John and Mary 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 152 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to John and Mary 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 should I expect to find close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 152 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What can I see and do near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park feature captivating exhibits. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

17. Wildwood Lodge

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

801 Grand

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

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