Southwestern Hills Travel Guide
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
The price is AU$155 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$155
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
"My biggest concern was the lack of parking spaces. If you drove in after 7pm, you were out of luck. People were actually double parking. My room was clean, spacious and comfortable. There was a broken window pane on the side of living room area but it wasn't a problem just took away from the aesthetic. ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
The price is AU$183 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$183
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good. The main lobby was clean, so was the breakfast area. There was a very distinct smell of mold in the entire hotel, and strong fragrance smell in the entry trying to cover up the mold smell. The pool area was not great, lots of mold. The bottom of the pool was very dirty. The ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
The price is AU$135 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$135
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is AU$259 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$259
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,226 reviews)
"Wow! We stayed the weekend of the Fourh of July and was so happy with the staff and willingness to go above and beyond to make our stay wonderful! Thank you!"
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is AU$115 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$115
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
5.8/10 (928 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
The price is AU$228 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$228
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Southwestern Hills
Find the best Southwestern Hills areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Des Moines
The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by 801 Grand or Des Moines Civic Center might round out your trip.
Photo by Eric Mondres
Open Photo by Eric Mondres
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse.
Historic East Village
Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building while you're in town.
Photo by Ryan Brohm
Open Photo by Ryan Brohm
Court District
Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while you're in town.
Greater South Side
While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.
