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Top Holiday Package Deals in Western Gateway


Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

Where to stay in Western Gateway

Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

Historic East Village
Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

Court District
Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Science Center of Iowa and Principal Park while in the area.

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
Western Gateway Hotel Deals

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Very nice hotel in the heart of the city. Lot's of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Loved Hessen Haus german restaurant."
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
"Second time I stay here. Honestly it’s pretty clean and nice but they need to work on fixing their amenities. The first time I booked, the jacuzzi didn’t work. This time the fireplace inside my room didn’t work. Other than that pretty decent."
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026







