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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
2.0 star property
West Des Moines
7.8 out of 10, Good, (717)
"Nice clean room, friendly staff. "
United States
Cheryl
$46 nightly
The price is $51
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.0 star property
Greater South Side
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1692)
"Had a great stay and was impressed with the staff and the hotel. Will stay again!"
United States
Kevin
$63 nightly
The price is $71
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
2.5 star property
West Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Room was clean, staff was courteous and the bed was comfortable. "
United States
Craig
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
2.0 star property
Clive
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Room was clean, staff was very good and nice!!"
United States
Joseph
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Clean everything, nice staff, convenient, good breakfast!"
United States
Robert
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
2.0 star property
Lovington
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Great overnight stay"
United States
Maury
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Greater South Side
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"The staff was great, check in was fast and easy"
United States
Joel
$62 nightly
The price is $70
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
Johnston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1793)
"The breakfast and coffee was absolutely amazing. "
United States
Brenda
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 star property
Greater South Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The best hotel Mattress I have EVER HAD."
United States
Cynthia
$106 nightly
The price is $118
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 star property
Southwestern Hills
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1167)
"Convenient location to restaurants"
United States
Sally
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff was very nice and professional "
United States
Shadienise
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

Days Inn by Wyndham Newton
2.0 star property
Newton
7.6 out of 10, Good, (563)
"Very clean rooms and very comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Holly
$34 nightly
The price is $38
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
Lovington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"A nice service and countroble stay!!!!!"
United States
Richar
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
2.5 star property
Cedar Falls
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Room was spotless everything smelled good looks amazing. Definitely would stay again. "
United States
Jena
$81 nightly
The price is $90
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (991)
"Very clean and close to where we wanted to visit. "
United States
Nancy
$82 nightly
The price is $91
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG
2.5 star property
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"The check-in was super fast! The staff was courteous and the hotel was very clean. It was a nice quiet stay and I would absolutely stay again. "
United States
Christina
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Des Moines - Jordan Creek by IHG

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
2.5 star property
Forest City
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (331)
"Great coffee options and very comfortable bed/bedding."
United States
Eugene
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
Johnston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (482)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Joan
$85 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel

Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel
2.5 star property
Northwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (622)
"love that it is connected to casino, very clean, reasonable pricing, great free breakfast "
United States
ERIC
$111 nightly
The price is $125
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel

Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham

Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham
2.5 star property
Pella
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (697)
"very nice and budget friendly"
United States
Ryan
$75 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham
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