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    Our top choices for Knapp Center hotels

    1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.

    2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    3. Des Lux Hotel

    A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

    4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

    A display of neatly organized books and decorative items on shelves, with a central wooden table featuring drawers.

    5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

    6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

    A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

    7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

    A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

    8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

    A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

    9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

    10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'HOTEL SAVERY' and an American flag.

    11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

    A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

    12. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

    A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent green 'HH' logo, a 'Mercy Campus' sign, and a curved green light feature on the side.

    13. Wildwood Lodge

    A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

    14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

    A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

    15. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

    A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

    16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

    A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

    17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

    A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a refrigerator.

    18. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

    A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

    19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

    A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.

    20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

    A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Knapp Center

    PropertyStar ratingGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet friendlyWiFi included
    A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.
    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
    9.6Exceptional1,427 reviewsView
    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.
    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
    9.4Exceptional1,011 reviewsView
    A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.
    Des Lux Hotel
    9.6Exceptional1,124 reviewsView
    A display of neatly organized books and decorative items on shelves, with a central wooden table featuring drawers.
    Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
    9.4Exceptional1,000 reviewsView
    A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.
    Hilton Des Moines Downtown
    9.0Wonderful1,001 reviewsView

    Hotels recommended for families near Knapp Center

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

    A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

    A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

    Des Lux Hotel

    A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

    Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

    A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

    Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

    Other attractions near Knapp Center

    Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

    Enjoy an outing to Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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    La Casa Cultural Center

    Enjoy an outing to La Casa Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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    Black Cultural Center

    Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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    Burns United Methodist Church

    Burns United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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    The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

    Walk around the campus at The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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    Hoyt Sherman Place

    Rating: 8.2/10 (191 reviews)

    You can enjoy a show at Hoyt Sherman Place during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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    Des Moines Community Playhouse

    Rating: 8.0/10 (1 review)

    You can make plans for a show at Des Moines Community Playhouse on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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    Terrace Hill

    Rating: 4.0/10 (1 review)

    Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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    Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    A corridor with a patterned carpet, seating areas with round tables, and a bar area with stools.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

    Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

    A display of neatly organized books and decorative items on shelves, with a central wooden table featuring drawers.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.

    Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

    A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

    A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and multiple windows.

    Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

    A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

    Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

    An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

    Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

    An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

    A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

    A spacious indoor area with a long wooden table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a view through large windows.

    Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

    A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Knapp Center?

    Knapp Center is located in Des Moines. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 63 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

    What's the best place to stay near Knapp Center?

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Knapp Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

    How many hotels are there close to Knapp Center?

    Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knapp Center.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knapp Center, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Knapp Center.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knapp Center?

    For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Knapp Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

    What can I see and do near Knapp Center?

    You'll want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines Art Center, and Science Center of Iowa. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's if you're interested in local theater.