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A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

Three vending machines with various snacks and drinks, a payment terminal, and a small window with a view of the outside.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a lifeguard chair, and a lifebuoy on the wall.

A hotel room with a hot tub, a dining area, and a window with a view.

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

0.4 mi from Sky Glider East

Brittany

£52

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

9.2 mi from Sky Glider East

Robin

£61

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in oven, and a flat-screen TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a small table.

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 6.2 mi from Sky Glider East

Felicia

£56

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

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

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 5.2 mi from Sky Glider East

Megan

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A reception area with two counters, a green-lit ceiling, and a central doorway.

A modern lounge area with a mix of seating options, including sofas and chairs, a bar area, and a large screen TV.

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

5.7 mi from Sky Glider East

Michael

£74

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.1 mi from Sky Glider East

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 river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

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

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

4.5 mi from Sky Glider East

natallie

£107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

8. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.7 mi from Sky Glider East

Merlin

£76

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

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

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

7.2 mi from Sky Glider East

nola

£104

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire pit, wicker ottomans, and a sofa.

A modern gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "HOME 2 Suites by Hilton" and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

6.4 mi from Sky Glider East

todd m

£87

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

11. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

7.7 mi from Sky Glider East

gary

£84

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

4.4 mi from Sky Glider East

Jeffrey

£101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A snack display with various packaged foods and a sign indicating a peak inside for personal items.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a large welcome sign, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear blue sky.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

6.5 mi from Sky Glider East

Christy

£89

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

14. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 4 mi from Sky Glider East

Heidi

£129

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

7.7 mi from Sky Glider East

Todd

£63

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a sign reading "welcome to Des Moines," and a framed picture above the door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 6.2 mi from Sky Glider East

Jayson

£79

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

An outdoor patio area with wooden beams and string lights, furnished with chairs and tables, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel sign with "Premier Best Western" and "Ankeny" written on it.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a buffet area with plates, and a view into the dining area.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a mounted TV, and a seating area with striped chairs.

17. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

7.6 mi from Sky Glider East

Nicholas

£75

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel exterior with a stone fire feature, outdoor seating, and a curved building facade.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of beverages.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

7.6 mi from Sky Glider East

Kendra

£82

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.

A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, and a reception desk.

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

7.7 mi from Sky Glider East

Chrisshanna

£79

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

20. Wildwood Lodge

11.5 mi from Sky Glider East

Kristian

£85

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sky Glider East

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area	7.2 Good 1,007 reviews	View
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 835 reviews	View
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport	8.6 Excellent 1,833 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 1,358 reviews	View

Top Sky Glider East Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property in a convenient location for a one night stay. Clean and appropriate for our travel needs. Will say the dog hallway (we didn't bring our dogs) had some carpet issues but being pet friendly we understood that could happen."

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great experience staying at WoodSpring Suites in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The staff was absolutely amazing and always helpful. Tonya was especially wonderful—she always greeted me with a smile, was friendly, helpful, and never made me feel like I was a bother. She truly made my stay more comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely recommend staying here if you’re looking for a clean, friendly place with great customer service. Thank you to Tonya and the entire staff for making my stay such a positive experience!"

Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house

10/10 Excellent

"Very cozy and beautiful, perfect for a couples getaway Host was very kind and made sure we were taken care of!!"

Whole house! Clean Hot tub~Library~Fire Pit~Screen Porch~Stocked Kitchen~Garage

10/10 Excellent

"Overall impression: wow this place is spotless CLEAN! Everything was new and very nice. Pet friendly too was so appreciated. Nice quiet neighborhood, quick drive to fairgrounds. Beds and furniture are comfy and the central air conditioning was heavenly! Hope to stay again the next time in Des Moines."

Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for any state fair goer. We will definitely book here again!"

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay."

The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

8/10 Good

"Overall we had no major complaints. There was laundry in the washer and dryer when we arrived and we didn’t use the master bedroom shower due to water under the tile floor of it. Everything else was okay."

Other attractions near Sky Glider East

An aerial view of a bustling fairground with various stalls, rides, and a Ferris wheel.

Iowa State Fairgrounds

8.8/10 (945 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A large government building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Iowa State Capitol Building

9.0/10 (354 reviews)

A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

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The exterior of the State of Iowa Historical Building with a clear blue sky and clouds.

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

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Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Grand View Golf Course

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Des Moines at Grand View Golf Course. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Copper Creek Golf Course

6.6/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Pleasant Hill at Copper Creek Golf Course. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sky Glider East?

Sky Glider East 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 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sky Glider East?

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Sky Glider East. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown.

How many hotels will I find close to Sky Glider East?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sky Glider East.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sky Glider East, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sky Glider East.

What can I see and do near Sky Glider East?

You'll want to browse the collections at State Historical Museum of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Science Center of Iowa. Sights like Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater highlight some of the local culture. You can check out the local talent at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Sky Glider East hotels

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

5. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

6. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

7. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

8. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

10. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

11. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

14. Des Lux Hotel

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

16. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

17. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

18. Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

19. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

20. Wildwood Lodge

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Top Sky Glider East Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house

Whole house! Clean Hot tub~Library~Fire Pit~Screen Porch~Stocked Kitchen~Garage

Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

Other attractions near Sky Glider East

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Iowa State Capitol Building

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park

Grand View Golf Course

Copper Creek Golf Course

Wooly's

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