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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area
2.0 star property
Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"it's nothing fancy for sure, but the rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and staff was friendly."
United States
Teri
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Fairground
7.6 out of 10, Good, (594 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff was courteous price was right $62"
United States
Steven
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Fairground
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (762 reviews)
"Great Hotel! "
United States
Erica
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Big room, friendly staff, gym had free weights up to 75 lbs"
United States
Albert
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
11.5 km from Fairground
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (704 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, kind welcoming from front desk to breakfast attendant."
United States
Jill
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
10.2 km from Fairground
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,472 reviews)
"Great location and a real value for our short golf trip to Des Moines area. "
United States
Ronald
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (482 reviews)
"hotel has been there a while and even with the casino across the street, it's like it's brand new"
United States
Patrick
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Fairground
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Good "
United States
Aaron
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
9.7 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (973 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful "
United States
Khio
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
2.5 star property
9.5 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (929 reviews)
"Nice basic hotel in a convenient location"
United States
Donald
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
2.5 star property
9.4 km from Fairground
7.4 out of 10, Good, (493 reviews)
"The housekeeping staff was always in top of things! Everything was great!"
United States
Cindy
The price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Fairground
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff , comfortable beds and good breakfast."
United States
Jillouise
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
3.0 star property
8 km from Fairground
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (866 reviews)
"Our hotel room was very spacious and clean. The pool was very clean and a nice solace to swim. Great breakfast. Will definitely stop here again. "
United States
Heidi
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Fairground
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (590 reviews)
"Rooms very clean Breakfast was excellent Walking distance to restaurants "
United States
Kelly
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

Courtyard Marriott Ankeny
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (559 reviews)
"Well lit lot with lots of parking "
United States
Dwight
The price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Courtyard Marriott Ankeny

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
3.0 star property
12 km from Fairground
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (868 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and quiet place to sleep."
United States
Jason
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Fairground
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (596 reviews)
"We loved our stay! Large room, clean, friendly staff, beautiful lobby, dining area and a couple side rooms available for conversations, relaxation, games, etc. We travel a lot, this was a treat to stay here! "
United States
Jo Lynn
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
2.0 star property
12.1 km from Fairground
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (790 reviews)
"The staff is nice. I enjoy everyone of my stays at this hotel. "
United States
Adam
The price is AU$101
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Fairground
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (737 reviews)
"Hotel and staff were great. The breakfast was fantastic. "
United States
Donna
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
12.2 km from Fairground
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (781 reviews)
"Friendly staff & a clean, welcoming facility! We’ll definitely be staying here again. "
United States
Samantha
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
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Our guide on where to stay in Fairground

Find the best Fairground 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.

Historic East Village

Find beautiful government buildings, cultural attractions and a garden oasis in this older section of the city extending along a pretty riverfront.

Court District

Travellers come to Court District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while you're in town.

Drake

While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fairground like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Des Moines's Fairground neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Fairground?
Based on our traveller data, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area is one of the top choices for your stay in Fairground. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Iowa State Fairgrounds, and it offers an indoor pool and free parking.
How many hotels are there in the Fairground area?
When you want to find places to stay in Des Moines, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Fairground.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairground, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Fairground.
What is there to do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Fairground include Sky Glider East, Iowa State Fairgrounds and Grand View Golf Course. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, make sure that you visit other sights such as Iowa State Capitol Building or Sleepy Hollow Sports Park.