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    Our top choices for Polk County Courthouse hotels

    1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

    2. Des Lux Hotel

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

    3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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

    4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

    A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

    5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.

    6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

    7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    A modern lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a distinctive ceiling design.

    8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

    9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

    A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

    10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

    A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

    11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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

    12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

    13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

    An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

    14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

    A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

    15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    Living room

    16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a city skyline in the background, and a Ferris wheel illuminated against the evening sky.

    17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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

    18. Cozy Rest Motel

    A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

    19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

    A Holiday Inn hotel with a prominent green sign, a flagpole with an American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

    20. Wildwood Lodge

    A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Polk County Courthouse

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.
    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
    9.6Exceptional1,426 reviewsView
    A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.
    Des Lux Hotel
    9.6Exceptional1,124 reviewsView
    An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.
    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
    9.4Exceptional1,011 reviewsView
    A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.
    Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
    9.4Exceptional1,000 reviewsView
    A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.
    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
    9.2Wonderful1,001 reviewsView

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    Rating: 6.0/10 (1 review)

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    Rating: 8.8/10 (95 reviews)

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    Rating: 8.8/10 (374 reviews)

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    World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

    Rating: 8.0/10 (6 reviews)

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    Rating: 9.2/10 (5 reviews)

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    Rating: 8.0/10 (71 reviews)

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    Top Polk County Courthouse Hotel Reviews

    Des Lux Hotel

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

    Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    A modern building with a sign that reads 'Staybridge Suites.' It features a mix of glass and brick facades, large windows, and a flat roof.

    Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    A modern lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a distinctive ceiling design.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

    Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

    Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

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

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

    A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

    Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Polk County Courthouse?

    Polk County Courthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 151 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

    Where is the best place to stay close to Polk County Courthouse?

    Adjacent to Polk County Courthouse, Des Lux Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good options close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

    How many hotels will I be able to find close to Polk County Courthouse?

    Expedia has 151 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Polk County Courthouse.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Polk County Courthouse, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Polk County Courthouse.

    What can I see and do near Polk County Courthouse?

    You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.