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746 Cheap Hotels in Grays Lake - Specials, Reviews, & Last Minute Deals

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Free WiFi

Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"Temperature control is locked at 68 and one of ours didn’t work. You can see through the Kleenex, paper towel, and toilet paper they are so thin. The water pressure is that of a morning sprinkle. They skimp just about everywhere they can while charging premium rates. Would not stay here again."
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Exterior

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

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (666)
"Great stay!"
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Indoor pool

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1570)
"Great place to stay"
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Lobby

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (441)
"Clean and great staff. "
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
Indoor pool

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Good place to stay for the price"
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (829)
"A+++ Quality Hotel always treated me as a valued customer, and this hotel is so convenient "
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Indoor pool

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (802)
"Clean rooms, delicious free breakfast, plenty of parking"
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (374)
"Room for 2 people was huge and super nice, must be very newly upgraded. BBQ joint next door and casino nearby."
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Studio 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Indoor pool

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (854)
"Best place to stay "
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
Indoor pool

Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East

2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (1005)
"Place is neat and clean"
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Motel 6 Altoona, IA - Des Moines East
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

2.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (149)
"Great stay keep up the good work "
The price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (648)
"Very convenient location and Rhonda made check-in very easy"
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Best Western Plus Altoona Inn
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (801)
"The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean. "
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Indoor pool, pool loungers

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (764)
"good room"
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July
AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Terrace/patio

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (537)
"Would stay here again"
The price is AU$217
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Exterior

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (979)
"property is a little dated, but clean and staff is friendly."
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ankeny, IA
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Indoor pool

Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (663)
"Close to our destination and could house our group."
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Econo Lodge Ankeny - Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
Property amenity

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (644)
"Quality nights sleep at a semi-reasonable price close to our daughter’s college. "
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (704)
"Nice looking place well kept up great staff and quiet location and nice place to rest."
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
23 July - 24 July
My Place Hotel - Ankeny/ Des Moines, IA
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
Courtyard

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (721)
"Great place to stay. Rooms were very clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again "
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Grays Lake

Find the best Grays Lake areas for the activities you enjoy most.
State Historical Society of Iowa Museum which includes a high-rise building, a city and landscape views
Downtown Des Moines map

Downtown Des Moines

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Des Moines. A stop by Polk County Courthouse or 801 Grand might round out your trip.

Historic East Village
Historic East Village map

Historic East Village

Historic East Village is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's while you're in town.

Court District map

Court District

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

Grays Lake featuring a lake or waterhole
Greater South Side map

Greater South Side

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While there might not be top attractions in Greater South Side, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Southwestern Hills map

Southwestern Hills

Though Southwestern Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Grays Lake?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Des Moines's Grays Lake neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Gray’s Lake Park as part of your Grays Lake travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Grays Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Grays Lake.

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighbourhood?

Gray’s Lake Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Grays Lake. While you're out sightseeing in Des Moines, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lauridsen Amphitheater or Air Lanes Bowling Center.