The Best Hotels Closest to State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines for 2026

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1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Erica

₩251,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Lejla

₩266,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Mark

₩279,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jennifer

₩200,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Diego

₩214,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

James

₩296,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Brett

₩250,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Susan

₩194,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Cody

₩238,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jeanette

₩221,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Karen

₩196,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jayson

₩238,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Nina

₩256,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Anne

₩182,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

15. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Tabatha

₩112,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Anna

₩165,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

17. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

11.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Jacquelyn

₩147,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

18. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

14.8 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

David

₩168,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

19. Wildwood Lodge

13.7 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Carolyn

₩210,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

13.9 km from State Historical Museum of Iowa

Julie

₩91,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,228 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room. I love the breakfast lobby. Lots of room to spread out and watch the weather in the morning"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"They had clean rooms and the staff was very friendly. The parking is the problem. There is a crumbling parking lot, that they know of and no one is allowed to park there. Understandable, but it would be helpful to let people know that you cant pull up to the building and park. This is not accessible for handicap people. Just recommend they let people know that when they book there is a problem with there parking lot, which we all would understand, just let people know that there is an issue and you are working on it."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Everything was clean. The room was comfortable. The only issue I had was the lack of information. There was no map or anything to show you where the exercise room was or the layout of the hotel.You could order room service but you really didn't know should you use an app or should you call there's no information there to direct you or assist you and trying to determine what the valet's number is. Besides that everything else was great."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"It was gorgeous and so clean. Great Downtown location. Was bummed we didn’t try any of the restaurants onsite. My only gripe is the water bottle situation. They only give you 2 a day then didn’t refresh with housekeeping. When we asked for additional we got a lecture about being charged. Other Hilton properties arent as stingy about this."

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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, check out the 119 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find near State Historical Museum of Iowa?

Expedia has 119 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near State Historical Museum of Iowa.

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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.

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Our top choices for State Historical Museum of Iowa hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

9. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

12. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

13. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

14. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

15. Cozy Rest Motel

16. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

17. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

18. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

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Top State Historical Museum of Iowa Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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