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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
The price is £65 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£65
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
5.6/10 (569 reviews)
Just manage expectations and it’ll be fine!
"We booked to stay during the state fair with our 3 year old. The hotel is older, for sure. Certainly not a luxury establishment. That said, though, our rooms were clean. The AC worked very well in our room, almost freezing us out the first night until we adjusted it. Our room opened to the waterpark ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £116 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£116
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,023 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
The price is £52 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£52
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (538 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
"Did not know what to expect upon arrival but was pleased to find our own little apartment in this very modern building … loved the kitchen and availability of the in unit laundry. Only complaint I could say is no hair dryer (4 girls) and one night there was an alarm prompting evacuation in the middle ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

Des Moines, IA
Stay at this apartment in Des Moines. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa State ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Nice Room
"Clean and modern"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Des Moines, IA
Stay at this holiday home in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (21 reviews)
"Comfortable beds, close to fair, clean, and nice. Jessica, the host was a super host with immediate feedback and getting what we needed. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8
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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