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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, 0.8 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 1 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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 bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.2 km from Walnut Street Bridge

Megan

₩143,707

₩160,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.6 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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

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, 0.4 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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

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

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

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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.

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

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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

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.

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.6 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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.

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

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

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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

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

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

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.3 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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.

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

13. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from Walnut Street Bridge

Nancy

₩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 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.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Walnut Street Bridge

David A

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

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

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

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.4 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

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

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

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.3 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

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.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3 km from Walnut Street Bridge

V. Dale

₩95,321

₩106,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

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

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

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Walnut Street Bridge

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 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.

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

20. Wildwood Lodge

13 km from Walnut Street Bridge

Kristian

₩122,495

₩137,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Walnut Street Bridge

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 Walnut Street Bridge 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 Walnut Street Bridge

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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 Civic Center

8.8/10 (374 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Des Moines Civic Center during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals.

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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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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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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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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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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 Walnut Street Bridge?

Walnut Street Bridge 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 135 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Walnut Street Bridge?

Adjacent to Walnut Street Bridge, 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 close by include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Walnut Street Bridge?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Walnut Street Bridge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Walnut Street Bridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Walnut Street Bridge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Walnut Street Bridge?

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What can I see and do near Walnut Street Bridge?

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Art Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater. 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 Walnut Street Bridge 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 Walnut Street Bridge 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 Walnut Street Bridge

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines Civic Center

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Science Center of Iowa

Polk County Courthouse

EMC Expo Center

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