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

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

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.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Bobbi

₹14,438

₹16,172 total

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

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

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 0.5 km from Knapp Center

Cassandra

₹8,795

₹9,850 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Karen

₹11,832

₹13,251 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 3.2 km from Knapp Center

Brett

₹16,043

₹17,968 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.5 km from Knapp Center

CINDY

₹9,105

₹10,198 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Knapp Center

Thomas

₹8,795

₹9,850 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

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

7. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Knapp Center

Valerie

₹12,815

₹14,353 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Felicia

₹10,442

₹11,695 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2.3 km from Knapp Center

Debbie

₹12,910

₹14,459 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

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

10. Wildwood Lodge

10.1 km from Knapp Center

Akacia

₹9,602

₹10,754 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

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.

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

13.1 km from Knapp Center

Merlin

₹7,988

₹8,947 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

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

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

12. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

11.9 km from Knapp Center

John Kevin

₹9,492

₹10,631 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.7 km from Knapp Center

Stacia

₹12,302

₹13,779 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.6 km from Knapp Center

Jeffrey

₹10,393

₹11,640 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

15. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.4 km from Knapp Center

gary

₹8,638

₹9,675 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.3 km from Knapp Center

Carl

₹10,822

₹12,120 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

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

17. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 9.6 km from Knapp Center

William

₹8,458

₹9,474 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

9.1 km from Knapp Center

Shazia

₹11,216

₹12,561 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

13.2 km from Knapp Center

Nicholas

₹8,271

₹9,263 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

13 km from Knapp Center

Gregory J

₹7,862

₹8,805 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Knapp Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,387 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 537 reviews	View

Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean. Enjoyed the bar on first floor and availability of morning breakfast Sunday."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel, very accommodating when I ask them for more towels and shampoo(I have long hair and lots of it). Breakfast was so delicious. The bar was wonderful. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My room was clean if there is one negative sound travels and I was awaken pretty early possibly because my room was in the back of the hotel."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"My room had dirty carpet, and hair on the floor (not mine) Also there was an old coffee pod in the maker when I went to use it Sunday morning. The food I got from the lounge was good though."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"D"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Other attractions near Knapp Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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La Casa Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to La Casa Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Burns United Methodist Church

Burns United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Explore the campus of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House as part of your travels around Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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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 great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Community Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Des Moines Community Playhouse during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knapp Center?

Knapp Center is located in Des Moines. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 63 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Knapp Center?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Knapp Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Knapp Center?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Knapp Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knapp Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Knapp Center.

What can I see and do near Knapp Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines Art Center and Science Center of Iowa. Salisbury House, Valley Junction and Temple Theater are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater and Wooly's if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Knapp Center hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

7. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

10. Wildwood Lodge

11. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

12. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

13. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

15. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

16. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

17. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

18. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

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

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Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Other attractions near Knapp Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

La Casa Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

Burns United Methodist Church

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Terrace Hill

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