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When booking hotels for Christmas in Des Moines, you might look for amenities that add comfort and relaxation to your stay. Properties often feature options like a hot tub for unwinding, a jetted bathtub for a soothing soak, or a fireplace to create a cozy atmosphere during the cooler season.

In December, Des Moines typically has daytime highs in the 30s to 40s Fahrenheit. This time of year offers a cool climate for Christmas travelers.

During a Christmas trip to Des Moines, you can find a variety of food options, with Mexican cuisine being a prominent choice. The city also offers other Latin American dishes, including South American flavors. For European tastes, you can explore Italian and Mediterranean dining.

For a Christmas trip to Des Moines, you can visit Jordan Creek Town Center, a market that may offer a festive atmosphere. Other places to explore include Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, Principal Park, Walnut Woods State Park, and Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park.

For a Christmas stay in Des Moines, several hotels in Downtown Des Moines offer convenient options. These include Kasa Downtown Des Moines, Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown, and Des Lux Hotel, all centrally located for holiday activities.


Kasa Downtown Des Moines is a 4-star aparthotel with an arcade game room, earning a 9 out of 10 guest rating. The 3-star Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown provides a 24-hour business center and has an 8.8 out of 10 guest rating. Des Lux Hotel, a 3.5-star property, features a 24-hour front desk and a high 9.8 out of 10 guest rating.

Yes, several family-friendly hotels in Des Moines offer amenities for Christmas travel. The 3.5-star Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown, located in Downtown Des Moines, provides free cribs and kids' meals, with travelers giving it an 8.4 out of 10.


The 3.0-star Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University, rated 9.4 out of 10, also offers free cribs. In Downtown Des Moines, the 3.5-star Hilton Des Moines Downtown, with a 9 out of 10 guest rating, provides free cribs.

Several hotels in Des Moines offer a fireplace, which can add a cozy touch to your Christmas vacation. The 4-star Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection, located in Downtown Des Moines, provides this amenity and has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10.


You can also find a fireplace at Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG, a 3-star property also in Downtown Des Moines, with a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. The 3-star Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA, also features a fireplace and has a guest rating of 9 out of 10.

Yes, several hotels in Des Moines are near Jordan Creek Town Center. Courtyard Des Moines West/Jordan Creek, a 3-star hotel with an 8.8 out of 10 guest rating, is about a 5-minute walk from the market. Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West at Jordan Creek Town Center, also 3 stars and with a 9 out of 10 guest rating, is about a 5-minute walk away.


Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines, a 3-star hotel with a 9.4 out of 10 guest rating, is about a 20-minute walk from Jordan Creek Town Center.

For hotels in Des Moines during Christmas, consider neighborhoods with holiday activities and shopping. Downtown Des Moines is near Temple Theater and the Science Center of Iowa. Drake offers proximity to Hoyt Sherman Place and Des Moines Community Playhouse for festive performances. Southwestern Hills is close to historic Valley Junction. For shopping, Marquisville has the Outlets of Des Moines.

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