The 10 Best Hotels Near Gray’s Lake Park, Des Moines from CA $133

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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, 2.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Bobbi

CA $215

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Karen

CA $176

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

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.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Brett

CA $239

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Joe

CA $151

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A table set with white flowers, candles, and silverware, suggesting a formal dining setting.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a patterned wall, and large windows offering a view outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a digital clock, and a power outlet.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and two large screens.

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Sweta

CA $195

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

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

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

CINDY

CA $136

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nicole

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

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.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nancy

CA $191

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

April

CA $150

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Greg

CA $191

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a lifeguard chair, and a bench.

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Felicia

CA $156

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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

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

12. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Akacia

CA $146

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Shazia

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a 30 ft depth sign, a reception area, and a 'No Lifeguard' warning sign.

A lobby with striped orange chairs, a green ottoman, and a fireplace.

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

A lobby with a checkered armchair, a yellow sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a cabinet with glass doors.

14. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

11.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

John Kevin

CA $141

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

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

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 pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

CA $155

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Stacia

CA $180

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

CA $129

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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 modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Cassandra

CA $131

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, lounge chairs, and a sun umbrella.

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Merlin

CA $119

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a herringbone floor, wooden accents, and modern furniture.

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

15.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Carl

CA $161

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,109 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,383 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"D"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good

"The bathroom toilet was way too low to comfortly use as seniors. I would not advise booking there if you want a toilet higher than about 20 inches."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a gorgeous hotel! Every detail felt thoughtfully curated, from the classy design and upscale atmosphere to the beautiful little touches that made the entire experience feel special. It had that perfect blend of luxury, charm, and character. The icing on the cake was the Halloween décor! 🎃🕸️ They went above and beyond, creating such a fun, festive atmosphere while still keeping everything elegant. It was absolutely beautiful and made the experience even more memorable! The specialty drinks at the bar were excellent, too! 🍸 And a special shout-out to our sweet bartender, who was just as wonderful as the drinks she served. Great service always makes an experience that much better! A beautiful hotel, impeccable details, fantastic drinks, and the perfect touch of Halloween magic. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would absolutely recommend it! 🖤✨"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"Unfortunately the pool was closed for remodel which we didn’t know prior but the staff at the front desk was very helpful and let the kids have a treat as a conciliation. The shuttle was so convenient to have as a part of our stay so we could just enjoy our visit. Room was clean and it was nice they came in and brought fresh towels. Most places don’t even provide that anymore."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in the heart of the city. Lot's of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Loved Hessen Haus german restaurant."

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

8/10 Good

"It’s all good"

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The property was exactly as described andgit our needs. We especially appreciate that it is pet friendly."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The room was somewhat clean and everyone was nice. There were a couple of items that were detached from the wall in the bathroom. It's an older hotel so there could be improvements and updates with the furniture. The fast elevators and complimentary breakfasts were probably the best part and the location was close to the convention center."

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Lauridsen Amphitheater

You can enjoy a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray's Lake Park?

Gray's Lake Park 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 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Gray's Lake 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. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gray's Lake Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Des Lux Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray's Lake Park?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gray's Lake Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray's Lake Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray's Lake Park.

What can I see and do near Gray's Lake Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Wildwood Lodge

13. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

14. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

19. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

20. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Des Lux Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

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