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

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Heidi

£129

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Todd

£119

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 0.3 mi from Knapp Center

Megan

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2 mi from Knapp Center

Ryan

£143

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 mi from Knapp Center

Charles

£78

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Sweta

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Mary

£96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

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

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.7 mi from Knapp Center

Mario

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Menashe

£114

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.9 mi from Knapp Center

Jayson

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 mi from Knapp Center

Felicia

£93

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

12. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 mi from Knapp Center

Debbie

£120

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

13. Wildwood Lodge

6.3 mi from Knapp Center

Kristian

£83

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

5.6 mi from Knapp Center

Jerad

£96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6 mi from Knapp Center

Robert

£75

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

7.9 mi from Knapp Center

natallie

£107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

7.9 mi from Knapp Center

Tiff

£96

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

18. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7.7 mi from Knapp Center

gary

£89

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

6 mi from Knapp Center

nola

£104

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

7.6 mi from Knapp Center

Carl

£100

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Knapp Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,343 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 519 reviews	View

Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"It is an older hotel, liked the location 4 block walk to Casey Center, very quiet. Receptionist was vet polite, I locked my key in room, "no problem" Parking is a distant from check in"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

10/10 Excellent

"Great property. Very clean. Decorated nicely. Provided all of the necessary essentials. Great communication with hosts. Would definitely book again."

Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for my son’s wedding. Lots of room for us all and things to keep us busy. Great host with lists of small thoughtful things to make our stay nice. Would definitely stay here again."

Forest Ave Historic Rutledge home 8 beds close to everything in the metro.

10/10 Excellent

"We were happy with this house. Lots of room for our family. The beds were all very comfortable, had lots of pillows and blankets. One room did not have a window unit but we brought a fan with us that we use at night and that seemed to work just fine for the room. Having all the toys, books and games was such a happy surprise for my kids. They spent hours playing with everything, and it was nice to have that and not worry that we didn’t bring enough things to keep them entertained. I will say one of the other room did have a very strong cat urine odor. I am not sure where it was coming from, but it was only that room. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basic tools needed for cooking meals. Having a large dinning area was very nice to eat at.The living room was very comfortable.It was nice to be closely located to everything we wanted to go to and also close to many grocery stores. We would definitely stay there again."

The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14

10/10 Excellent

"House was immaculate, beds were comfortable, hosts had thought of everything to make guests time enjoyable, posting pertinent info throughout the house, allowing us to check in early. The house has been updated to optimize space, and decorated really well. There was plenty of space for my teen kids, a few of their friends, and I during a two night stay while attending the IA State Fair. My kids had a blast playing just dance on the 3rd floor game room and using the hot tub nightly. The nightly price may have been increased due to demand during the IA state fair, but it seemed a little high for the age of the home and neighborhood. Aside from that, which is expected based on standard business principles, we had a 5 star stay."

Sleepover | Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Lux 4-Bedroom DSM Home, Great Location!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and quiet!"

Charming Historic Home with Modern Comforts ~Near Drake and Downtown!!

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay & property for a large family in town for a sports tournament. Clean, had everything needed & driveway parking"

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

Explore the campus of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House as part of your travels around Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on 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

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Des Moines Community Playhouse during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Terrace Hill

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 theatre scene.

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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, take a look at the 63 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveller 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 5 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 accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable if 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 you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Knapp Center.

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 theatre.

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Our top choices for Knapp Center hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

13. Wildwood Lodge

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

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Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

Forest Ave Historic Rutledge home 8 beds close to everything in the metro.

The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14

Sleepover | Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

Lux 4-Bedroom DSM Home, Great Location!

Charming Historic Home with Modern Comforts ~Near Drake and Downtown!!

Other attractions near Knapp Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

La Casa Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

Burns United Methodist Church

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Terrace Hill

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