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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

Erica

CA $211

CA $236 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 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, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Yekaterina

CA $181

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

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

Mark

CA $234

CA $262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, artwork on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

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

Meg

CA $138

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

5. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

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

Mary

CA $73

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

joseph

CA $128

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

clayton

CA $200

CA $224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Michael

CA $182

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

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.

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Lauren

CA $146

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

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

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

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

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

Jayson

CA $198

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 $158

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

Paul

CA $134

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Tiff

CA $159

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a kitchenette.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Ashley

CA $147

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Robert

CA $176

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

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

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Galen

CA $165

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

17. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nathan

CA $124

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

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

18. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Michael

CA $132

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

CA $146

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

9.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jodi

CA $121

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,084 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,291 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Kasa Downtown Des Moines	9.0 Wonderful 125 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and friendly environment and an awesome breakfast spread"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I don't have time to review every hotel I stay at1 This place was fine, but they were doing construction work, so it was a bit noisy. Nothing terrible though."

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Nice location and clean place"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The young man that checked us in was outstanding and we were able to check in early. The hotel room was clean and comfortable but the elevators and outside landscape could use a little clean up. Breakfast was ok but not a fan of it. Parking is $20 per day so we'll find another hotel next time :("

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8/10 Good

"The stay was fine. The beds are very hard and some people like hard beds but I prefer a cushy bed. The room was pretty clean but there were some hairs scattered about. In my opinion this was an average Marriott in which I consider Marriott to be higher end. This hotel would be more appropriately branded as a four points. The people are nice, room service and food was good, but asked for some utensils and took them 2 hours to bring to the room. I had already gone down to the coffee shop and grabbed some bagged utensils. Shuttle driver Jeff was the star of the show. He was amazing, took us to the fair and airport. Very nice guy, reliable and had tons of information. Food is lacking in the area on a weekend, but the hotel food was good. Probably wouldn’t stay here again though because of nothing open on the weekends and the hard beds."

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

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Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Cute cozy bungalow. Very nice"

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

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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A sculpture of a large spider in a grassy park with a city skyline in the background.

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 acclaimed theater scene.

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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 lively festivals 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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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 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport 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, Des Moines Art Center, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge 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. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

11. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12. Wildwood Lodge

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

15. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

16. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

17. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

18. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

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