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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Erica

₩209,341

₩234,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Yekaterina

₩179,447

₩200,981 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jennifer

₩147,900

₩165,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

4. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

₩174,795

₩195,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

₩158,279

₩177,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Griffin

₩207,896

₩232,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Julie

₩202,696

₩233,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

clayton

₩197,711

₩221,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

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

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mary

₩99,428

₩204,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mark

₩139,974

₩156,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

₩180,479

₩202,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

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.

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jayson

₩209,204

₩234,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

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, 1.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lauren

₩145,589

₩163,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

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

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

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michelle

₩179,447

₩200,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

15. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

RYAN

₩151,397

₩169,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a stationary bike, with large windows offering a city view.

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.3 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Cassidy

₩199,569

₩223,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

11.6 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Shazia

₩157,401

₩176,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.8 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Paul

₩134,327

₩150,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

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

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.4 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Tiff

₩163,344

₩182,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

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

20. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.5 km from Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Robert

₩183,053

₩205,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,107 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,307 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem?! My husband and I loved the whole experience!!"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Terrific location, great happy hour, nice staff. Would definitely stay here again"

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."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Always enjoy staying at the Embassy. The location is great! Walking distance to a good Saturday Farmers Market and restaurants and bars. All staff was great except the breakfast guy making omelets. Thought he was just having a bad day but the second morning he was just as crabby and rude. Property is getting a bit worn but still nice and clean. Can't wait to stay again."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"Na"

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."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast."

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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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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

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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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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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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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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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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Ruan Center. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Pappajohn Sculpture Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 151 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 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. Other good choices within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 151 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center, and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Pappajohn Sculpture Park 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. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

15. Hyatt Place 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

Compare popular hotels close to Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Other attractions near Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Temple Theater

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Hoyt Sherman Place

801 Grand

Ruan Center

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