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Top Romantic Central Iowa Hotels

Des Lux Hotel

800 Locust St Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

Book a stay at this romantic hotel, featuring spa services and a hot tub. Couples will appreciate the lobby fireplace, romance packages, and bar.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,026 reviews)

Couples like: onsite spa services, happy hour, hot tub, romance packages available

Travelers say...

This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The most aesthetically pleasing place I've ever stayed. Everything was perfectly clean and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Best hotel breakfast I've had since pre-covid. I would have expected to pay much more for how lovely this place is. Cannot recommend ...

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Americas Best Value Inn Story City

1520 Broad Street Story City IA

28 min drive from Iowa State University

Soaking tubs, onsite dining, and more await visiting couples at this romantic hotel.

7/10 Good! (279 reviews)

It was fine for a quiick overnight stay - a stop on the way

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA

1 hour drive from Iowa State University

A hot tub, a lobby fireplace, and more await visiting couples at this romantic hotel.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

Friendly and courteous staff; awesome breakfast; clean, comfortable room

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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