Des Moines Hotels and Accommodation

(Des Moines, Iowa - IA, USA)

A relatively large and expanding city, Des Moines certainly features plenty of accommodation to meet the needs of tourists, visitors and business travelers alike. Many of the cheapest hotels and chain motels tend to be found lining the busy interstates and highways, such as the I-21, I-24, I-31, I-36 and the I-80.

There are certainly busy periods in Des Moines, when accommodation becomes scarce and lodging rates rise, particularly around the city center and the Wells Fargo Arena. These peak periods include much of March, when the state athletic championships are in full swing.

The winter season sees Des Moines hotels at their cheapest, reflecting the reduced demand for guest rooms at this time of the year.

Where to Stay

If you are looking for luxury accommodation in Des Moines, then there are a number of hotels that stand out for potential visitors. The Embassy Suites Hotel on East Locust Street is worth considering, with its downtown location being especially convenient and close to attractions such as the City Hall, the West River Front Park and the Brenton Skating Plaza, as well as the Simon Estes Amphitheater.

Just across the Des Moines River and standing on 6th Avenue (off Grand Avenue) is the equally impressive Hyatt Place Downtown Hotel, which offers centrally located accommodation just a few blocks away from the Public Library, the Science Center, St. Ambrose Cathedral and Capital Square.

If budget lodging is more up your street, then suitable accommodation in Des Moines includes the Super 8 Motel on Forest Avenue (within the westerly Windsor Heights suburb) and the nearby Econo Lodge Hotel on Merle Hay Road.