The Best Hotels Closest to Iowa Events Center in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.8 km from Iowa Events Center

Bobbi

Rp2.741.907

Rp3.071.080 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1 km from Iowa Events Center

Karen

Rp2.249.253

Rp2.519.163 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 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.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.7 km from Iowa Events Center

Cassandra

Rp1.671.962

Rp1.872.598 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, 0.8 km from Iowa Events Center

Brett

Rp3.049.774

Rp3.415.747 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from Iowa Events Center

Joe

Rp1.930.922

Rp2.162.633 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dark cabinetry, 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 desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Iowa Events Center

Emily

Rp2.057.244

Rp2.304.113 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

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.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Iowa Events Center

CINDY

Rp1.729.150

Rp1.936.648 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.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Iowa Events Center

Marcia

Rp2.725.848

Rp3.052.950 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.

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 Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Iowa Events Center

Thomas

Rp1.671.962

Rp1.872.597 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled wall.

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

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.

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from Iowa Events Center

Nicole

Rp1.810.375

Rp2.027.620 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from Iowa Events Center

Kristy

Rp1.906.896

Rp2.135.724 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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, 0.5 km from Iowa Events Center

Valerie

Rp2.436.210

Rp2.728.555 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A compact living space with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a dining area with a bar, and a small seating area.

A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a seating area with two chairs and a small table, and a large window with curtains.

A conference room with a round table, multiple chairs, water bottles, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A banquet hall with round tables, each set with white tablecloths, black sashes, and numbered place cards.

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Iowa Events Center

Candy

Rp2.352.837

Rp2.635.177 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Iowa Events Center

Felicia

Rp1.985.060

Rp2.223.267 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 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.

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Iowa Events Center

Debbie

Rp2.451.672

Rp2.745.873 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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".

16. Wildwood Lodge

12.6 km from Iowa Events Center

Akacia

Rp1.844.883

Rp2.066.268 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.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.9 km from Iowa Events Center

Shazia

Rp2.129.890

Rp2.385.476 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

18. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12.2 km from Iowa Events Center

Merlin

Rp1.516.972

Rp1.699.008 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

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

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.3 km from Iowa Events Center

Stacia

Rp2.336.299

Rp2.616.655 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.3 km from Iowa Events Center

Jeffrey

Rp1.975.676

Rp2.212.758 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa Events Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,110 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,387 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Iowa Events Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel, very accommodating when I ask them for more towels and shampoo(I have long hair and lots of it). Breakfast was so delicious. The bar was wonderful. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My room was clean if there is one negative sound travels and I was awaken pretty early possibly because my room was in the back of the hotel."

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, clean hotel. Edwin, the shuttle driver, was amazing! Very personable, quick and reliable. Ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich from the hotel restaurant and it was delicious. All staff were very helpful with whatever I needed. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again."

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful and rooms were clean"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"My room had dirty carpet, and hair on the floor (not mine) Also there was an old coffee pod in the maker when I went to use it Sunday morning. The food I got from the lounge was good though."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"D"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service- allowed me to have a late check out so I could come back and shower after I finished running my marathon. Very accommodating!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Unfortunately the pool was closed for remodel which we didn’t know prior but the staff at the front desk was very helpful and let the kids have a treat as a conciliation. The shuttle was so convenient to have as a part of our stay so we could just enjoy our visit. Room was clean and it was nice they came in and brought fresh towels. Most places don’t even provide that anymore."

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!"

Other attractions near Iowa Events Center

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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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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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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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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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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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa Events Center?

Iowa Events Center 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 153 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Iowa Events Center?

Adjacent to Iowa Events Center, 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. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Iowa Events Center?

Expedia has 153 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Iowa Events Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa Events Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Iowa Events Center.

What can I see and do near Iowa Events Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Art Center. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are must-sees while exploring 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 Iowa Events Center 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. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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. Wildwood Lodge

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

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Top Iowa Events Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near Iowa Events Center

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

EMC Expo Center

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center

Casey's Center

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines Civic Center

Ruan Center

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