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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.9 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Erica

₩209,099

₩234,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.7 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Yekaterina

₩177,121

₩198,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Jennifer

₩145,421

₩162,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.1 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Mark

₩229,587

₩257,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, artwork on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Meg

₩134,492

₩150,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Staybridge Suites' on the facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

A building entrance with a glass door, two benches outside, and a wooden ceiling.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a glass shower door.

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 2 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Dawn R.

₩156,722

₩175,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

joseph

₩125,865

₩140,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 2.2 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Griffin

₩205,201

₩229,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Mary

₩79,473

₩180,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Mark

₩139,812

₩156,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

clayton

₩195,624

₩219,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.6 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Michael

₩178,140

₩199,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.7 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Lauren

₩143,702

₩160,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Jayson

₩194,266

₩217,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.9 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Candy

₩177,121

₩198,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A cityscape with a prominent building with a golden dome, surrounded by modern buildings and a highway.

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.7 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Cassidy

₩196,983

₩220,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with two chairs, a city view, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.4 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Shazia

₩154,842

₩173,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

An indoor swimming pool with a stone-tiled floor, red-framed windows, and a sign reading "LAKE WILDWOOD".

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.5 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Paul

₩133,007

₩148,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.8 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Tiff

₩154,978

₩173,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.9 km from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Robert

₩172,530

₩193,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,083 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,291 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I don't have time to review every hotel I stay at1 This place was fine, but they were doing construction work, so it was a bit noisy. Nothing terrible though."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay there again!!!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Nice location and clean place"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"The Staybridge Suites was easy to find and conveniently located between downtown Des Moines and the Iowa State Capitol. Check-in was friendly and efficient. Parking was available in the multi-storey car park next door for $20 per night. My room was a good size, with modern décor and a useful kitchenette area. The reception staff were also very helpful in directing me to the nearby pickup point for the shuttle bus to the Iowa State Fair. The impressive State Capitol is well worth visiting and only a 10–15-minute walk from the hotel. The surrounding area was very quiet during my stay, although this was on a Sunday evening. There were plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, but most were largely deserted that evening. Breakfast was served downstairs and offered a good selection of both hot and cold items. Overall, this was a peaceful and convenient place for an overnight stay in Des Moines. I am not sure there would be enough in the immediate area to occupy me for more than a couple of nights, but it suited my visit very well."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"The stay was fine. The beds are very hard and some people like hard beds but I prefer a cushy bed. The room was pretty clean but there were some hairs scattered about. In my opinion this was an average Marriott in which I consider Marriott to be higher end. This hotel would be more appropriately branded as a four points. The people are nice, room service and food was good, but asked for some utensils and took them 2 hours to bring to the room. I had already gone down to the coffee shop and grabbed some bagged utensils. Shuttle driver Jeff was the star of the show. He was amazing, took us to the fair and airport. Very nice guy, reliable and had tons of information. Food is lacking in the area on a weekend, but the hotel food was good. Probably wouldn’t stay here again though because of nothing open on the weekends and the hard beds."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Had to move rooms because of the train but that was my fault for not doing better research on the property. Stayed in a room facing the garden side and it was fine as far as train noise. Rooms were nice and clean and beds comfy. We had some issues with the air and shower in room 218. Hopefully they get it fixed for the next people. Breakfast was ok. More options for breakfast would be nice. Great location and close to bars and restaurants."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Other attractions near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Whimsical, entertaining and provocative can easily describe the artwork at this outdoor gallery that provides new meaning and life to sculptures.

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A sculpture of a large spider in a grassy park with a city skyline in the background.

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theater scene.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hoyt Sherman Place during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you spend time at 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Walk around the campus at The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden?

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden is located in a family-friendly area of Des Moines known for its array of dining options and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 150 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Other good choices close by include Des Lux Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden?

Expedia has 150 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, 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 the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park feature captivating exhibits. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

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Top Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Public Library

Temple Theater

801 Grand

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

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