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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

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".

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.2 km from Des Moines Public Library

Yekaterina

₹12,436

₹13,929 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

2. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.3 km from Des Moines Public Library

Erica

₹14,508

₹16,250 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.3 km from Des Moines Public Library

Jennifer

₹10,107

₹11,320 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Staybridge Suites' on the facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

A building entrance with a glass door, two benches outside, and a wooden ceiling.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a glass shower door.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.4 km from Des Moines Public Library

Dawn R.

₹12,114

₹13,568 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, artwork on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Public Library

Meg

₹10,969

₹12,286 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.7 km from Des Moines Public Library

Griffin

₹14,408

₹16,137 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Public Library

Julie

₹14,001

₹16,151 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Public Library

Mary

₹6,730

₹13,948 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

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

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

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

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.4 km from Des Moines Public Library

clayton

₹13,702

₹15,347 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Public Library

Mark

₹9,701

₹10,865 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.2 km from Des Moines Public Library

Michael

₹12,508

₹14,009 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

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

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Des Moines Public Library

Jayson

₹14,499

₹16,239 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.2 km from Des Moines Public Library

Lauren

₹10,090

₹11,301 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.4 km from Des Moines Public Library

Michelle

₹12,436

₹13,929 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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.

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

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Public Library

RYAN

₹10,492

₹11,752 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A cityscape with a prominent building with a golden dome, surrounded by modern buildings and a highway.

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Public Library

Cassidy

₹13,831

₹15,491 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.7 km from Des Moines Public Library

₹10,872

₹12,177 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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.

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.9 km from Des Moines Public Library

Paul

₹9,294

₹10,409 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.3 km from Des Moines Public Library

Tiff

₹11,320

₹12,679 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.3 km from Des Moines Public Library

Robert

₹12,686

₹14,209 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Public Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,079 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,284 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Public Library Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"We were staying in town for the Lainey Wilson concert at the state fair. Check in was great and as busy as they were it was smooth and everyone so friendly. We were able to take the shuttle with other fair goers and the drivers were awesome. It was so nice that they offered that service. We would definitely stay again for the fair."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem?! My husband and I loved the whole experience!!"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific location, great happy hour, nice staff. Would definitely stay here again"

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Had to move rooms because of the train but that was my fault for not doing better research on the property. Stayed in a room facing the garden side and it was fine as far as train noise. Rooms were nice and clean and beds comfy. We had some issues with the air and shower in room 218. Hopefully they get it fixed for the next people. Breakfast was ok. More options for breakfast would be nice. Great location and close to bars and restaurants."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying at the Embassy. The location is great! Walking distance to a good Saturday Farmers Market and restaurants and bars. All staff was great except the breakfast guy making omelets. Thought he was just having a bad day but the second morning he was just as crabby and rude. Property is getting a bit worn but still nice and clean. Can't wait to stay again."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast."

Other attractions near Des Moines Public Library

A sculpture of a large spider in a grassy park with a city skyline in the background.

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

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A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your trip to Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you take a trip to Ruan Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Public Library?

Des Moines Public Library is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 154 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Des Moines Public Library?

Adjacent to Des Moines Public Library, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options close by include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Des Moines Public Library?

Expedia has 154 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Des Moines Public Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Public Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Des Moines Public Library.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Public Library?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and Pappajohn Sculpture Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Hoyt Sherman Place, Wooly's and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Des Moines Public Library hotels

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

2. Des Lux Hotel

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

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Top Des Moines Public Library Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Other attractions near Des Moines Public Library

Western Gateway Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Temple Theater

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

801 Grand

Ruan Center

Hoyt Sherman Place

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

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