Title: Merle Hay Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Merle Hay](https://expedia.co.uk/Merle-Hay-Hotels.d897427782435618816.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)[Merle Hay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Merle-Hay.d897427782435618816.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_packages.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Merle Hay Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## 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 Merle Hay Find the best Merle Hay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Merle Hay](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Merle-Hay.dx897427782435618816) ![State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, landscape views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075026/bb738539-0a8e-4cbb-ac84-e1faee874e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Des Moines 4 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) ![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) ![View into downtown from the Capitol Building. #capitol #desmoines #city #downtown](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) ![Checked out the Mars Cafe in Des Moines, IA. Great spot with good seating, wifi, and a pretty good latte. Nice flavor to the espresso. A good spot for a light lunch wit good sandwiches. If I have to be in Iowa it's nice to find a good coffee joint. ](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 Merle Hay ![Sonesta Essential Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/50800/50789/9b65231b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Essential Des Moines 4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £43 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The room is clean and neat. Check in was a breeze. Clean decor and good staff makes this a good deal. I'd stay here again. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=50789&PinnedHotelID=50789&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427782435618816) ![Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9400/9375/9e4e0ef2_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 £111 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews) The room was very clean Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=9375&PinnedHotelID=9375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427782435618816) ![Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1547/b8de3671_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines 5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £57 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees 5.6/10 (708 reviews) Room a little dirty Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=1547&PinnedHotelID=1547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=897427782435618816) [See all 844 properties in Merle Hay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=897427782435618816) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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