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 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.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Bobbi

CA $215

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

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, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Karen

CA $178

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Brett

CA $238

CA $267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites van parked in front of a hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

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 19 - Nov 20

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

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

CINDY

CA $135

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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.

6. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nicole

CA $142

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kristy

CA $149

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

8. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

Valerie

CA $190

CA $213 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 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.

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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

Felicia

CA $155

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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.

10. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Akacia

CA $148

CA $165 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.

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Shazia

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows, and orange walls.

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.

12. 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 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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".

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

CA $154

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

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

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Stacia

CA $183

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Cassandra

CA $131

CA $146 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.

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

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

16. 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

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 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 $128

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

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

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

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

15.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Carl

CA $161

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

William

CA $126

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

nola

CA $152

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,387 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
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 537 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"Very clean property. Access was a little confusing but we got it done. Quiet rooms. Small rooms but manageable. Worth the rate charged."

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful hotel, very accommodating when I ask them for more towels and shampoo(I have long hair and lots of it). Breakfast was so delicious. The bar was wonderful. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. My room was clean if there is one negative sound travels and I was awaken pretty early possibly because my room was in the back of the hotel."

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"My room had dirty carpet, and hair on the floor (not mine) Also there was an old coffee pod in the maker when I went to use it Sunday morning. The food I got from the lounge was good though."

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"D"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

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."

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

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

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

8. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10. Wildwood Lodge

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

18. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

19. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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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