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Best Des Moines Family Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Great for families

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is $132 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 19
4.7/5 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, kitchen, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family
Travelers say...
"Location is nice for getting to places downtown fast"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2021

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Great for families

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

2.5 out of 5
460 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $119 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 3
4.7/5 Exceptional! (327 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"Very clean. Although the HVAC system was subpar"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2021

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Great for families

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

3 out of 5
5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $99 per night from Dec 7 to Dec 7
4.7/5 Exceptional! (961 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"Na"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2021

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
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Wildwood Lodge
Great for families

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $84 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 6
4.6/5 Exceptional! (1,558 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"The staff here are very pleasant and inviting."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

Wildwood Lodge
Hotel Renovo
Great for families

Hotel Renovo

4.5 out of 5
11167 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA
The price is $139 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 3
4.6/5 Exceptional! (711 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, bicycle rentals, extra beds/cribs, laundry
Travelers say...
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2021

Hotel Renovo
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great for families

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $76 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
4.6/5 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, game room, extra beds/cribs, games and toys
Travelers say...
"The service is very professional and the hot breakfast was good"

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2021

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Great for families

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

3 out of 5
2455 Southeast Creekview Drive, Ankeny, IA
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The price is $110 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
4.5/5 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, kitchen, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family
Travelers say...
"Very clean and great breakfast."

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2021

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek
Great for families

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

3 out of 5
125 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $93 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 23
4.5/5 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, kitchen, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family
Travelers say...
"Accurate and efficient check in. Clean room. Located right next to a big shopping mall with multiple dining options. Quiet, easy parking, friendly staff. The bathroom door shows obvious wear and tear, shared with the hotel and the manager responded immediately. The breakfast was not ready at 9:20am-ish ..."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2021

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Great for families

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 out of 5
215 Adventureland Drive NW, Altoona, IA
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The price is $83 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 24
4.5/5 Wonderful! (373 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"Good"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2021

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Great for families

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

3 out of 5
295 64th Street, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
The price is $93 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 9
4.5/5 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"WiFi was poor."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Great for families

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
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The price is $102 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 6
4.4/5 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
Families like: outdoor pools, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle, laundry
Travelers say...
"Very comfortable room. The staff were EXCELLENT and accommodating."

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Great for families

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

3 out of 5
1350 Nw 118th St, Clive, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $86 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 6
4.2/5 Excellent! (974 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"Close to food. Quiet room. Large pool and hot tub. Comfortable beds. Clean hotel. Homey feel. Wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2021

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Great for families

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

3 out of 5
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $92 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
4.2/5 Excellent! (936 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, kitchen, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family
Travelers say...
"Nice and clean, friendly staff"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2021

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Great for families

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2 out of 5
2602 SE Creekview Drive, Ankeny, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $68 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 14
4.1/5 Very Good! (387 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, free breakfast for the whole family
Travelers say...
"pretty good value, finishes were a little tired. There seemed to be some water damage/construction going on the 2nd floor which was covered with plastic"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
Great for families

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines

2 out of 5
8711 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $68 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
4/5 Very Good! (990 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"Rooms clean and spacious."

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2021

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Urbandale/Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Great for families

AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes

3 out of 5
251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $74 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.9/5 Good! (412 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travelers say...
"When we got to the hotel, we went to check out the hot tub and it was actually colder than the water temperature in the pool. We let someone know about it before we left to do our activities for the day. By the time we returned to the hotel, they had the problem fixed and it was just a matter of ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021

AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Adventureland Inn
Great for families

Adventureland Inn

2.5 out of 5
3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $93 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.9/5 Good! (277 reviews)
Families like: playground, game room, extra beds/cribs
Travelers say...
"Great short stay, we were in a newly remodeled room. The staff and property were great."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021

Adventureland Inn
Sterling Hotel and Suites
Great for families

Sterling Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
11428 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $62 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 6
3.6/5 Good! (982 reviews)
Families like: kitchen, laundry
Travelers say...
"Looks like disneyworld"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2021

Sterling Hotel and Suites
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Great for families

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
3.6/5 Good! (975 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, waterpark, game room, extra beds/cribs
Travelers say...
"Okay"

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Ramada by Wyndham Ankeny
Great for families

Ramada by Wyndham Ankeny

3 out of 5
133 SE Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $59 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
3.3/5 (963 reviews)
Families like: indoor pools, extra beds/cribs, laundry
Travelers say...
"Very easy to pre-pay which made check in easy. Close enough to ISU for game day but far enough away to not be in all the partying after."

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2021

Ramada by Wyndham Ankeny
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Family Friendly Hotels with Indoor Pools

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

4685 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA
The price is $69 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.1/5 (992 reviews)
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
The price is $76 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 8
4.6/5 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
The price is $132 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 19
4.7/5 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA
The price is $76 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 3
3.5/5 Good! (981 reviews)
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hotels with Connecting Rooms

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

4685 Ne 14th St, Des Moines, IA
The price is $69 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.1/5 (992 reviews)
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North
Adventureland Inn

Adventureland Inn

3200 Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA
The price is $93 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.9/5 Good! (277 reviews)
Adventureland Inn
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes

AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes

251 Gateway Cir, Grimes, IA
The price is $74 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 5
3.9/5 Good! (412 reviews)
AmericInn by Wyndham Grimes
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

300 34th Avenue NW, Altoona, IA
The price is $72 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 16
3.8/5 Good! (418 reviews)
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn

5 out of 5
Posted 2 days ago
"Had an excellent stay downtown Des Moines. Perfect parking right across the property. Excellent staff. Had the best greeting by Pam at the reception on Thanksgiving day and the rest of the stay was as pleasant as her welcoming. Will be back for sure. "
A verified traveler from Beverly Hills stayed at Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtwn
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5 out of 5
Posted 2 days ago
"Very comfortable room. The staff were EXCELLENT and accommodating."
A verified traveler stayed at Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

5 out of 5
Posted 3 days ago
"The staff here are very pleasant and inviting."
A verified traveler stayed at Wildwood Lodge
Wildwood Lodge
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

5 out of 5
Posted 4 days ago
"This place was amazing! The decor and atmosphere were funky and interesting, the staff were extremely pleasant, and it was impeccably clean! I’m planning on staying here again when attending my son’s graduation in May. "
A verified traveler stayed at Des Lux Hotel
Des Lux Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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

5 out of 5
Posted 4 days ago
"Close to food. Quiet room. Large pool and hot tub. Comfortable beds. Clean hotel. Homey feel. Wonderful stay. "
A verified traveler from Lincoln stayed at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

5 out of 5
Posted 4 days ago
"Na"
A verified traveler stayed at Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

5 out of 5
Posted 5 days ago
"The room was very clean, had a great view, and was very quiet. Will use again next time we are in Des Moines. "
A verified traveler stayed at Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

5 out of 5
Posted 6 days ago
"The service is very professional and the hot breakfast was good "
A verified traveler stayed at Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
Posted 7 days ago
"Nice staff no problems "
A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

5 out of 5
Posted 9 days ago
"Weird glitch: Due to faucet placement and flat vanity, slightly slanted, when I wash my hands, the toilet paper gets wet. Spacious lovely room, good shower. Very easy access from 35 N. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

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