The Best Hotels Closest to Western Gateway Park in Des Moines for 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

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

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.5 km from Western Gateway Park

Heidi

₩206,476

₩231,264 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 double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.4 km from Western Gateway Park

Sonya

₩194,801

₩218,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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, 2.3 km from Western Gateway Park

Cassandra

₩142,233

₩159,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.8 km from Western Gateway Park

Ryan

₩229,418

₩256,948 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, 1.7 km from Western Gateway Park

Dawn R.

₩160,185

₩179,407 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 modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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, 0.8 km from Western Gateway Park

Meg

₩150,921

₩169,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Western Gateway Park

Sweta

₩185,076

₩213,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Western Gateway Park

Charles

₩125,772

₩140,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 1.9 km from Western Gateway Park

Lori

₩205,375

₩230,021 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 living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

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.

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Western Gateway Park

Mary

₩95,025

₩197,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Western Gateway Park

Mario

₩125,772

₩140,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Western Gateway Park

Michael

₩154,347

₩172,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Western Gateway Park

David A

₩143,596

₩160,828 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 hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

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

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Western Gateway Park

Jayson

₩194,123

₩217,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.6 km from Western Gateway Park

Candy

₩177,271

₩198,544 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 lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

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

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

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Western Gateway Park

Felicia

₩149,325

₩167,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from Western Gateway Park

Debbie

₩192,765

₩215,897 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".

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.8 km from Western Gateway Park

Kristian

₩118,374

₩132,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.5 km from Western Gateway Park

Jeffrey

₩161,108

₩180,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.6 km from Western Gateway Park

Jerad

₩160,389

₩179,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Gateway Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,112 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,352 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 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 Western Gateway Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, beautiful hotel, nice rooms."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Super comfy bed breakfast wasnt bad lots of options"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really unique and comfortable stay. Would highly recommend."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean overall with some noticeable wear. Location, layout, amenities and staff are great."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Comfy and clean."

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 Western Gateway Park

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)

Des Moines Public Library 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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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 great live music in this family-friendly area.

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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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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 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Gateway Park?

Western Gateway Park is located in Des Moines. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and great live music scene. 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 Western Gateway Park?

Adjacent to Western Gateway 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 options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Western Gateway Park?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Western Gateway Park.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Western Gateway Park.

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

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Western Gateway Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Western Gateway Park?

Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 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, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater. You can catch a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Western Gateway 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. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

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Top Western Gateway Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Des Lux Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near Western Gateway Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Temple Theater

801 Grand

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Hoyt Sherman Place

Ruan Center

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