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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
United States
Jeff
$88 nightly
$99 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."
An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".
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.

2. Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
Clive
United States
Kristian
$99 nightly
$111 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Wildwood Lodge
A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.
A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.
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.

3. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Heidi
$189 nightly
$212 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Des Lux Hotel
A reception desk with a sign reading "AmericInn" and a clock on the wall.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a floral armchair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and two lamps.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a chalkboard wall, and a ceiling fan.

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
United States
Milagros
$64 nightly
$71 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a dresser.
A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.
A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

5. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
West Des Moines
United States
Mervin
$100 nightly
$112 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.
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.

6. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Nancy
$135 nightly
$151 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with chairs and umbrellas.
A multi-story brick building with a covered entrance, flagpoles, and a landscaped area with trees.
A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, a cushioned bench, and a hanging plant.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a wooden desk, and a dining area.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Clive
United States
Dennis
$81 nightly
$91 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with built-in lighting, a grey sofa, and a small table with a lamp.
A modern hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and hexagonal pendant lights.
A reception area with a curved counter, a glass partition, and a wall with text.

8. SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
West Des Moines
United States
Mark
$98 nightly
$110 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a blue sofa and chairs, a dining area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a large glass facade, and a parking lot.
A vending machine area with various snacks and drinks.
A spacious lobby with a curved blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with chairs. There is a staircase with a railing leading to an upper level.

9. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
West Des Moines
United States
Carlos
$97 nightly
$108 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
An outdoor patio with modern seating and a built-in fireplace.
A La Quinta hotel entrance with a modern design, numbered 1390, and a landscaped entrance area.
A hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a chair.
A modern restaurant with a long counter, multiple seating areas, and a kitchen visible in the background.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
Clive
United States
Tamara
$74 nightly
$83 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, an ottoman, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
Lobby
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.
Restaurant

11. Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
West Des Moines
United States
Dennis
$91 nightly
$102 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.
A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.
A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Candy
$130 nightly
$146 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside lamp.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.
A row of white, modern, front-loading washing machines in a clean, white-walled laundry room.
A modern kitchen with a black microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

13. My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Altoona
United States
Craig
$78 nightly
$87 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
United States
Todd
$83 nightly
$93 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Felicia
$110 nightly
$123 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, a bowl of fruit, and a television above the island.
A brick building with outdoor seating and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.
A hotel room with a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a large window with a cityscape view.

16. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
West Des Moines
United States
Jesus
$88 nightly
$99 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
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 modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

17. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Jayson
$144 nightly
$161 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a no diving sign.
A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, blue armchairs, and a bar area.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

18. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Altoona
United States
Terri
$83 nightly
$93 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.
A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.
A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Drake
United States
Cassandra
$105 nightly
$118 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
A living room with a sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A reception area with a receptionist, a clock, a desk, a mirror, and a welcome mat.
A breakfast area with a chalkboard sign, coffee machines, and a fruit bowl.
An indoor swimming pool with blue lounge chairs, a red brick border, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
Johnston
United States
Rosemary
$60 nightly
$67 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines
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$137 nightly
$154 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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$104 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
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$146 total
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Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is really friendly, the breakfast is good and the rooms are clean"
Theresa 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff, breakfast was good, pool was bigger than a regular hotel pool, hot tub was as well. Would definitely stay here again. Probably will next time in Des Moines."
Cody 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good
"The hot tub wasn’t working but over all was a good stay"
Keeva 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Des Moines Urbandale

8/10 Good
"Need more waste baskets in room & hooks in bathroom (no way to hang towels). Also, mattress was very soft & AC nest to bed was uncomfortable."
Kathy 7-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Johnston

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Johnston?
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines, around 3 mi southeast of downtown Johnston, is an Expedia customer favorite. A waterslide and free internet services are among its amenities. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It offers a swimming pool and a pillow menu, and is about 3 mi southeast of the city center.
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