The Best Hotels Closest to Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Iowa State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Debora

₹6,802 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

15 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Jacquelyn

₹9,251 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

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

Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Meg

₹12,762 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

4. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 6.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Erica

₹14,504 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

18.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Julie

₹5,976 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Diego

₹10,195 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Miguel

₹9,898 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Susan

₹11,712 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Derek

₹14,132 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

10. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

15.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Scott

₹10,554 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

16.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Terri

₹10,565 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Cody

₹15,574 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

13. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Kathryn

₹10,296 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

14. Wildwood Lodge

18.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Carolyn

₹13,778 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

15. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

11.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Jennifer

₹15,786 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Brian

₹8,652 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

17. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Mark

₹20,117 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

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

12.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Renee

₹10,026 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Scott

₹14,537 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

20. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 10.8 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Kenneth

₹11,104 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area	2.0 star property	7.2 Good 1,001 reviews	View
GrandStay Hotel & Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 692 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Des Lux Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,088 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive	2.0 star property	6.0 1,000 reviews	View

Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful hotel with great staff, great options for food and also room service."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel. Really welcoming receptionist as you come into the beautiful calm space. Rooms very generous - she gave us an internal room which was extremely quiet as we had read reviews referring to street noise at night. Our room had zero noise! Spa facilities also great.. she apologised in advance for some ongoing works around the gym and hot tub area but that did not impact us at all - hot sauna and the hottest steam room I've ever been in! No room service but deliveries right to your door (some hotels make you go downstairs which isn't great when you're feeling lazy :-)). Perfect location for walking around this wonderful city with its magical evening light and great buildings. Really nothing but great things to say.. kettle was brought up to our room immediately when we asked for one... Marred a little at the end by a rather unnecessarily unfriendly woman at the front desk when we checked out at 5am.. maybe she was tired, but that's no excuse. Anyway, her bad vibes were definitely not enough to ruin an otherwise wonderful stay! Thanks Des Lux.. we'll be back!"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"They had clean rooms and the staff was very friendly. The parking is the problem. There is a crumbling parking lot, that they know of and no one is allowed to park there. Understandable, but it would be helpful to let people know that you cant pull up to the building and park. This is not accessible for handicap people. Just recommend they let people know that when they book there is a problem with there parking lot, which we all would understand, just let people know that there is an issue and you are working on it."

Hotels near other Iowa State Fairgrounds attractions

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Fairgrounds?

Iowa State Fairgrounds is located in a welcoming area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Iowa State Fairgrounds?

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 (0.7 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds. Other good options 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 be able to find near Iowa State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Iowa State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Iowa State Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Iowa State Fairgrounds?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and State Historical Museum of Iowa feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Learn about local history at Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Iowa State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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

4. Des Lux Hotel

5. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

11. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

16. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

17. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

20. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

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Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotels near other Iowa State Fairgrounds attractions

Iowa State Capitol Building

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