10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from AU$111

Our top choices for Iowa State Fairgrounds hotels

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Fairground, 0.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Karan

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 5.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Katie

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 5.9 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Cheslyn

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

7.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Kelsey

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 5.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Gail

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 8.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Barbara

includes taxes & fees

21 June - 22 June

Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 6.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Theresa

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 5.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Paul

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Saundra

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

7.2 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Diana

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

karen

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 5.8 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Amy

includes taxes & fees

28 June - 29 June

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

9.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Michael

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Wendy

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Ina

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 5.5 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Cheryl

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

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

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 10.1 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

April

includes taxes & fees

2 June - 3 June

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

4.6 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

22 June - 23 June

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 6.3 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Brent

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.4 km from Iowa State Fairgrounds

Jill

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

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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
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center	2.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 604 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Iowa State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was nice. The air was hard to regulate and would not stay at the temp that it was set at. This made the nights sleep difficult as you would wake up hot and throw off covers and then need to put them back on when it finally cooled off again. Even though there is a thermostat in the room, it was not regulating the actual temperature. Otherwise, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast options were plentiful. It was in walking distance of multiple places as well which let us leave our vehicle in the parking garage for the $20/day."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6/10 Okay

"Breakfast is advertised until 9:30 a.m. on weekends, but when my family and I arrived at 9:00 a.m., many items were already gone. Bacon, juice, and several types of bread were either missing or being replenished very slowly. It didn’t feel like the full breakfast experience that should still be available at that time."

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

6/10 Okay

"The good: pool, hot tub, breakfast and comfy bed. The bad: The room itself wasn't super clean with a couple of pieces of trash on the floor. The shower had hair from previous stay on the walls. The bottle for conditioner was empty and smashed and the one for shampoo was completely missing. (Attatched pics) I told the front desk and they gave me 3 tint bottles of shampoo/conditioner mixed. Not enough for 4 people with very long hair. She didn't refill or replace the bottles. The part if the lock that is on the top if the door was gone and the bathroom door didn't latch or lock. The still not good but ok: the beds were not made properly. Again, not a big deal but as a hotel, you kind of expect the beds to be made correctly. The door that opens to combine a neighbor door, the latch was broken and hard to open. There was never enough towels in the pool. We had to ask for more and the front desk was pretty rude about it and complained that she had just restocked them 3-4 hours ago. But there was a birthday party and obviously busy with guests swimming so not sure why the complaints."

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

2/10 Terrible

"The rooms were nasty, shower sprayed water everywhere when you turn it on, we were eaten up by bugs, kids too. The elevator reeked of animal urine, microwave didnt work and although we got a smoke free room it still reeked of cigarettes. The tub didnt plug properly for kids to bathe. Had to clean the shower myself cause drains and shower head had sticky black stuff caked all over. Bedding was stained with what looked like neon pink marker, and some bodily fluid, that looked like dry blood or literal poop, there was what looked like semen up my walls. I took pictures of all the nastiness... The "heated" pool was ice cold and the hot tub was boarded up covered in big beetle looking bugs. The area the hotel is in is nice and convenient, but overall the almost 300+$ it costed was not even remotely worth it and I would've asked for a refund but had heard prior someone else be denied. I'm very disappointed with how down hill they've gone considering I've come here since a kid.. and im disappointed to see the complaints for the last 2 years and no change yet its being "taken seriously" more like NOT ."

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Iowa State Capitol Building

4.5/5 (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 10 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 Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Iowa State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 10 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?

Science Center of Iowa, State Historical Museum of Iowa and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 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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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Fairgrounds Area

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Des Lux Hotel

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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