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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

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1. Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Court District, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,088 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
Des Lux Hotel
Restaurant

2. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Great location"
United States
Mark
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Exterior

3. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Diego
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Indoor pool, pool loungers

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Would stay there again."
United States
Meg
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
BBQ/picnic Area

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Pretty clean and quite!! The staff was pretty helpful and kind. Free parking. Convenient location. The only it might need to be perfect is pool"
United States
Miguel
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
Terrace/patio

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"It was nice"
United States
Danny
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again. "
United States
Cody
The price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Lobby

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
2.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Stayed there twice and it was great. Clean, good breakfast, nice staff"
United States
Susan
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
View from property

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Jayson
The price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Property amenity

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
3.0 star property
Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (663 reviews)
"The three female staff I encountered were very nice and friendly. Everything was smooth and the room was great! It was super close to the farmers market! I would stay here again!"
United States
Saori
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
Lobby sitting area

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
2.5 star property
Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Bed and pillows were great, breakfast was wonderful. We loved the walking trails near the hotel."
United States
Karen
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

12. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great breakfast best I’ve ever had in a hotel"
United States
Annika
The price is AU$235
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
Exterior

13. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Adia and her entire staff were so helpful and welcoming. The room, pool, the location and the free breakfast all was great. Easy to walk and get to great restaurants, an Iowa Cubs baseball game and a free concert on the river. We had a wonderful time and we will be back!"
United States
Anne
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Exterior

14. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Anna
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Standard Room

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel
2.0 star property
Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (664 reviews)
"Clean"
United States
Tabatha
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Cozy Rest Motel
Basic Double Room

16. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
11.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (692 reviews)
"Super great hotel with awesome amenities. We were blown on away at how clean and nice the front desk man was. We will be back to stay here next time we are passing thru."
United States
Jacquelyn
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Terrace/patio

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake, 3.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,016 reviews)
"Great locations!"
United States
Derek
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Front of property

18. Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,231 reviews)
"Great hotel all away around !"
United States
Carolyn
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Wildwood Lodge
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

19. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
2.0 star property
13.9 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
6.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"It was quiet. The bed was decent. It was a bit rundown."
United States
Julie
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Indoor pool

20. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
12.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (346 reviews)
"Easy to book, even at the last minute. Very comfortable, clean room."
United States
Kathryn
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to State Historical Museum of Iowa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Lobby sitting area
Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,088 reviews
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Restaurant
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Exterior
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic Area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
477 reviews
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Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful hotel with great staff, great options for food and also room service."
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around State Historical Museum of Iowa?
State Historical Museum of Iowa is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 119 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to State Historical Museum of Iowa?
Adjacent to State Historical Museum of Iowa, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center.
How many hotels should I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?
Expedia has 119 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from State Historical Museum of Iowa.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near State Historical Museum of Iowa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked 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. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near State Historical Museum of Iowa.
What can I see and do near State Historical Museum of Iowa?
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater.