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1. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - JohnstonJohnston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,943 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Jacklyn J
$93 nightly
The price is $105
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
2. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & SuitesAmes
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in Ames."
William
$82 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines AirportGreater South Side
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,843 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Abdifatah
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
4. Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Sonesta Essential Des MoinesLovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Our room was clean and quiet. Easy access off the interstate."
Joan
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
5. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IAWest Des Moines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,122 reviews)
"Great and safer area to stay."
petro
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham JohnstonJohnston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (891 reviews)
"Very clean room and friendly staff."
Anahy
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
7. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-AirportGreater South Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Tom
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event CenterDowntown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"One of the nicest comfort inns I’ve stayed at it was very quiet for being in a busy spot of town"
Ana
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest CityForest City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (451 reviews)
"Clean, slept great, quite location."
Deanna
$103 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
10. Crossroads Hotel and Event Center
Crossroads Hotel and Event CenterFort Dodge
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (641 reviews)
"I loved it here. Cant wait to come back"
Tanya
$72 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
11. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines AirportSouthwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,191 reviews)
"Great place to stay with a family!"
Breanna
$88 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
12. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - NorthMarquisville
5.8 out of 10, (465 reviews)
"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."
Edward
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHGDowntown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly. And the room was very clean and comfy."
CaSandra
$129 nightly
The price is $144
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
14. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines AirportGreater South Side
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our room was clean, quiet, and staff was awesome. The price was very reasonable."
Jennifer
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
15. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IAGrinnell
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (995 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Steven
$108 nightly
The price is $121
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
16. Sonesta Essential Ames
Sonesta Essential AmesAmes
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice"
Deisy
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des MoinesAnkeny
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean! Would stay here again!!"
Karen
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IACedar Falls
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"great breakfast"
Douglas
$87 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IAAmes
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The stay was good. The property and rooms were average and could use a bit of upgrade. The bathroom floors were not very clean. Overall the stay was adequate for what we needed."
Tracee
$76 nightly
The price is $85
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
20. Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Best Western Plus Altoona InnAltoona
7.8 out of 10, Good, (839 reviews)
"Overall great stay"
Abby
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$108 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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