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Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,060 reviews)
"Amazing Wellness Center and unique hotel theme. Great breakfast and service."
United States
Todd
$189 nightly
The price is $212
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Des Lux Hotel

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,020 reviews)
"Love this hotel"
United States
Morgan
$100 nightly
The price is $112
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
Clive
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,249 reviews)
"Nice pool area and breakfast was better than most places"
United States
Daryn
$99 nightly
The price is $111
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Wildwood Lodge

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Overall great stay , staff was very accommodating! "
United States
Karen
$98 nightly
The price is $109
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,038 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Barbara
$83 nightly
The price is $93
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, pool was nice, plenty parking. "
United States
JANE
$98 nightly
The price is $110
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,451 reviews)
"Clean room and staff are friendly."
United States
Lauren
$84 nightly
The price is $94
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Parking lot situation is curious. It was convenient for where I had business. I would probably stay there again "
United States
Mark
$119 nightly
The price is $133
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place "
United States
Nicolas
$110 nightly
The price is $123
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
3.0 star property
Clive
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place - we love it! "
United States
Rhonda
$81 nightly
The price is $91
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"clean rooms, great breakfast bar"
United States
Cheryl
$122 nightly
The price is $137
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a nice place to visit with a good breakfast."
United States
Janae
$93 nightly
The price is $105
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was nicely appointed and clean. Bed was comfortable and liked the location."
United States
Patrick
$135 nightly
The price is $151
May 21 - May 22
Total with taxes and fees
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was friendly, easy to find and park"
United States
Heidi
$70 nightly
The price is $78
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (985 reviews)
"It’s been a long time since I’ve stayed at a true Marriot and it did not disappoint!"
United States
Nicole
$135 nightly
The price is $151
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
3.5 star property
West Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and the staff was great. Wait staff was amazing. "
United States
Tamera
$101 nightly
The price is $113
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
3.0 star property
Watrous South
7.0 out of 10, Good, (181 reviews)
"Perfect stay"
United States
Maria
$52 nightly
The price is $59
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3.0 star property
Urbandale
5.6 out of 10, (801 reviews)
"The room was pretty dated, our pullout couch was broke and the staff were very quick to bring us a roll away bed! The staff is what made this place great. "
United States
Samantha
$75 nightly
The price is $84
May 6 - May 7
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
Urbandale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is always well maintained and the complimentary breakfast is amazing!"
United States
Jennifer
$139 nightly
The price is $155
May 26 - May 27
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3.0 star property
Clive
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, nice breakfast, friendly staff. "
United States
Scott
$83 nightly
The price is $93
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
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Des Moines and related destinations

Wander through the striking Pappajohn Sculpture Park before catching a Broadway show at the historic Des Moines Civic Center. The weekend Downtown Farmers' Market transforms Court Avenue with local foods, while the gold-domed State Capitol offers free tours with spectacular city views.

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Des Moines

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Des Moines, Iowa are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Des Moines, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Des Moines?
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown, around 0.1 mi east of downtown Des Moines, is a guest favorite. Hypo-allergenic bedding and a swimming pool are among its amenities. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star hotel that gets great reviews from travelers. It offers a barbecue grill and pool sun loungers, and is approximately 0.2 mi northeast of the city center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Des Moines?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Des Moines is the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more pocket-friendly and provide the amenities and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, luxury toiletries and perks like day spas.

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