Title: Grays Lake Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Grays Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Grays-Lake-Hotels.d897427186091560960.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Grays Lake Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Grays-Lake.d897427186091560960.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/3e5d90b6-eeea-4939-b9eb-b480156042a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Grays Lake Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Analyn Suan - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ## Where to stay in Grays Lake Find the best Grays Lake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Grays Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Grays-Lake.dx897427186091560960) ![Downtown Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075026/bb738539-0a8e-4cbb-ac84-e1faee874e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Des Moines 5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area 4/5(1 area review) The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip. [Find hotels in Downtown Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6060027) ![Court District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/607b74cc-d813-4d23-bb1e-516dbcef5c66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Court District Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town. [Find hotels in Court District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6170624) ![Historic East Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170617/ebea9667-4252-4df6-8e4a-88c1c6460fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic East Village Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront. [Find hotels in Historic East Village](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6170617) ![Drake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/a879cd73-5d8b-4dcd-9d96-b96d9663c9c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Drake 1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse. [Find hotels in Drake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=897427604785860608) ![Western Gateway sunrise aerial looking downtown over Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Krause Gateway Center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943633779787128832/6a18315e-1004-4aa8-9db4-df4436335dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Western Gateway While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. [Find hotels in Western Gateway](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=943633779787128832) ## Top hotels in Grays Lake ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/72ac6d3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton 1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £117 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews) Clean room, very stylish bathroom with lavender scented toiletries. I wish the facility had more moisture in the air because the ultra dry air gave me a low grade migraine but was very beautiful. I was there as a wedding guest. They offer very unique and preferred option for the guests like a social ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427186091560960) ![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/dde52107_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wildwood Lodge 11431 Forest Ave Clive IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £69 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,233 reviews) Excellent all the way!! Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=7598985&PinnedHotelID=7598985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427186091560960) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £89 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Clean room and super kind staff Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=48251406&PinnedHotelID=48251406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427186091560960) [See all 840 properties in Grays Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=897427186091560960) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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