Southwestern Hills, IA
Des Moines


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Popular places to visit

Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Southwestern Hills Hotel Deals

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Stevie was so much help and very kind. we showed up very late and she was so helpful and everything that we asked her.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was very clean
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Room a little dirty
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines
A very good hotel for the price. Friendly staff. Clean room, but quite old building and interior. The shower in the room was old and squeaky.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
Clean, spacious, great amenities, and the sheets were super soft.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Des Lux Hotel
The front desk lady was very nice and helpful! This was one of my favorite places to stay. So thank you all.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Southwestern Hills

Greater South Side
While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Air Lanes Bowling Center and Gray’s Lake Park.

North of Grand
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North of Grand and surrounding area, you can visit Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center.

Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Western Gateway
While visiting Western Gateway, you might make a stop by sights like John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Indianola Hills
While there might not be top attractions in Indianola Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Principal Park and Science Center of Iowa.
