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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.

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.1 km from Principal Park

Todd

Rp2.240.119

Rp2.508.933 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.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

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

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Principal Park

Mark

Rp2.965.443

Rp3.321.296 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1 km from Principal Park

Dawn R.

Rp2.447.929

Rp2.741.680 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

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.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Meg

Rp1.866.766

Rp2.090.779 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 modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Principal Park

Julie

Rp2.397.209

Rp2.765.357 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

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

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.2 km from Principal Park

Griffin

Rp2.660.142

Rp2.979.359 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Principal 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 Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

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.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

clayton

Rp2.377.485

Rp2.662.784 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

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.

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Michael

Rp2.309.330

Rp2.586.450 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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.

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Principal Park

Lauren

Rp1.862.892

Rp2.086.439 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Principal Park

Jayson

Rp2.518.373

Rp2.820.577 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 atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

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

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

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Principal Park

Candy

Rp2.296.122

Rp2.571.657 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 swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

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

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

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Principal Park

RYAN

Rp1.937.210

Rp2.169.676 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

14. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.3 km from Principal Park

Ann

Rp1.225.726

Rp1.372.777 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 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, 2 km from Principal Park

Debbie

Rp2.544.315

Rp2.849.633 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

13 km from Principal Park

Shazia

Rp2.000.007

Rp2.240.007 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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".

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.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

11.8 km from Principal Park

Tiff

Rp2.009.063

Rp2.250.151 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.2 km from Principal Park

Galen

Rp2.166.153

Rp2.426.092 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

11.9 km from Principal Park

Robert

Rp2.236.597

Rp2.504.988 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

14.1 km from Principal Park

gary

Rp1.743.489

Rp1.952.708 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Principal Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,305 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 1,001 reviews	View

Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful with everything I needed"

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."

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."

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

8/10 Good

"Wall paper was peeling, bathroom holder for toilet paper is hang on the wall"

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."

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 Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Science Center of Iowa during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in 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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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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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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 Principal Park?

Principal 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 145 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Principal Park?

Adjacent to Principal Park, Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown 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 close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

How many hotels are there near Principal Park?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Principal Park.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Principal Park.

What can I see and do near Principal Park?

Study the collections at Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center or World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Explore notable local landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Principal 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. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

14. Cozy Rest Motel

15. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

16. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

19. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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Top Principal Park Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Other attractions near Principal Park

Science Center of Iowa

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Polk County Courthouse

Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Ruan Center

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