Merle Hay, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit

Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
The property looked well worn. I used the stairs to the second floor. The carpet was almost black, it was so dirty. My room needed a good sweeping. The bed was comfortable and the temperature was good. If someone was out in the hall, I could hear everything. I won’t be staying here again
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel and staff were amazing. Loved the historic hotel with the modern updates. We will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Prefect
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
was okay
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Extremely friendly staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
This is a great hotel with comfortable beds, clean rooms and a nice breakfast. There is some street noise, but it diminishes in the evening
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Merle Hay

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.

Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Lovington
Lovington is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Merle Hay Mall, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.
