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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, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Heidi

₩206,635

₩231,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Sonya

₩194,298

₩217,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Megan

₩143,707

₩160,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

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, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ryan

₩229,595

₩257,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Dawn R.

₩160,309

₩179,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Meg

₩175,253

₩196,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Charles

₩125,447

₩140,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mary

₩95,099

₩197,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

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

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Sweta

₩187,270

₩216,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Lori

₩204,520

₩229,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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 hotel reception area with a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mario

₩125,870

₩140,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

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.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Michael

₩178,147

₩199,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 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.

13. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Menashe

₩183,404

₩205,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jesse

₩143,225

₩160,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jayson

₩194,273

₩217,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Candy

₩176,533

₩197,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Felicia

₩149,441

₩167,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

V. Dale

₩95,641

₩107,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Debbie

₩192,914

₩216,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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

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

20. Wildwood Lodge

12.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Kristian

₩122,495

₩137,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,349 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean and enjoyed our stay."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Good spot to be downtown. Next the baseball field"

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Comfy and clean."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So grateful to the staff, the location was perfect for an event and parking was easy. There could be a crosswalk though to the parking lot so that people can get across safely."

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I'll pass"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

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 Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center 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 144 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Des Moines Civic Center?

Adjacent to Des Moines Civic Center, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Expedia has 144 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Des Moines Civic Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Civic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings 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 the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Des Moines Civic Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Des Moines Civic Center?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Des Moines Civic Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Civic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, or Des Moines Art Center. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Des Moines Civic Center 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. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

18. Cozy Rest Motel

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

20. Wildwood Lodge

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Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Polk County Courthouse

Science Center of Iowa

Ruan Center

EMC Expo Center

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