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1. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - JohnstonJohnston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,941 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Jacklyn J
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in Ames."
William
$74 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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, (1,840 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Abdifatah
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees
4. Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Sonesta Essential Des MoinesLovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Our room was clean and quiet. Easy access off the interstate."
Joan
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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, (1,116 reviews)
"Great and safer area to stay."
petro
$63 nightly
The price is $71
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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, (887 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful."
Rosalee
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
7. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-AirportGreater South Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Tom
$96 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Total with taxes and fees
8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Event CenterDowntown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 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, (450 reviews)
"Clean, slept great, quite location."
Deanna
$101 nightly
The price is $113
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
10. Crossroads Hotel and Event Center
Crossroads Hotel and Event CenterFort Dodge
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (637 reviews)
"I loved it here. Cant wait to come back"
Tanya
$74 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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, (1,190 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, (464 reviews)
"It’s a clean comfortable room for a low price."
Edward
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Staff was very friendly. And the room was very clean and comfy."
CaSandra
$106 nightly
The price is $119
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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, (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was clean, quiet, and staff was awesome. The price was very reasonable."
Jennifer
$64 nightly
The price is $71
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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, (994 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Steven
$103 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
16. Sonesta Essential Ames
Sonesta Essential AmesAmes
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, value, breakfast"
Bertis
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des MoinesAnkeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean! Would stay here again!!"
Karen
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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, (1,005 reviews)
"great breakfast"
Douglas
$88 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed here for a visit to our son at ISU. Room was clean, staff was friendly and the breakfast was as expected. Would stay here again."
Brandy
$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, (838 reviews)
"Overall great stay"
Abby
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 23 to Nov 24
$108 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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