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An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.
A wooden interior with a reception desk, a mounted moose head, and a staircase.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a jacuzzi.
A building with a sign reading "The Cottages" and a covered outdoor seating area.

1. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Johnston
United States
Susan
CA $135
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in desk, a vanity with a bathtub, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and multiple windows.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a stone accent wall.
A reception area with a white counter, a clock, and a digital display.

2. Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Lovington
United States
Atong
CA $84
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
A multi-story hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.
A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.
A modern conference room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.

3. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Johnston
United States
Maureen
CA $119
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, white chairs, and a blue and white color scheme.
A brick building with a covered entrance and a car parked in front.

4. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Greater South Side
United States
John
CA $97
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, chairs, a TV screen, and a poster on the wall.
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a prominent '6' sign on the building.
A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola machine.

5. Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines
United States
Scott
CA $69
CA $77 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV displaying a sunflower image, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned bedspread.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard with a flower bed, and a well-maintained lawn.
A clean, modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television screen, and a sign encouraging guests to save more for travel.
A dome-shaped building surrounded by a garden with various flowers and plants.

6. Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North

Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
Marquisville
United States
Michelle D
CA $82
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Motel 6 Des Moines, IA - North
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a patterned carpet.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
Clive
United States
Ashley
CA $97
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Super 8 by Wyndham Clive IA
A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar, seating area, and a ceiling fan.
A vending machine with snacks and beverages, a shelf with various snack brands, and a sign indicating 'IA TREATS'.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

8. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Greater South Side
United States
Crystal
CA $157
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted artwork depicting a sunset.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot in front.
A waiting area with a brown sofa, two armchairs, and a blue chair.
A reception area with a marble counter, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Clive
United States
Roger
CA $75
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, green ottomans, a coffee station, and a dining area.
A hotel with a green logo, a parking lot, and a bench outside.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a clear pool area.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two paintings on the wall.

10. EverSpring Inn & Suites

EverSpring Inn & Suites
Oskaloosa
United States
Rebecca
CA $102
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
EverSpring Inn & Suites
A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.
A hotel reception area with multiple coffee machines, a small seating area, and a counter with various amenities.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Downtown Des Moines
United States
Mark
CA $134
CA $150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and lounge chairs.
A wooden table with a laptop, a telephone, and a glass of iced tea.
A Country Inn & Suites by Radisson with a two-story structure, a covered front porch, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
Grinnell
United States
Steven
CA $135
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grinnell, IA
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and two brown sofas.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A modern building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

13. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
Forest City
United States
Tom
CA $111
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
The exterior of the Diamond Jo Casino with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole with the American flag.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.
A hotel room with a round table, two patterned chairs, a floor lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A modern interior with a staircase, fireplace, sofa, and chairs.

14. Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel
Northwood
United States
Zachary
CA $190
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
United States
Douglas
CA $105
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling, clear glass windows, and a sun clock.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed artwork on the wall, and a glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.

16. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls
United States
Dart
CA $111
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and artwork on the wall.
A reception desk with a 'Welcome' mat, a sign for 'Sleep Inn & Suites', and a door to the right.
A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.
A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

17. Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Ankeny
United States
Chrisshanna
CA $138
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

18. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
United States
William
CA $89
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Sonesta Essential Ames
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.
A spacious room with a large table in the center, surrounded by chairs. The room has large windows with multiple views of the outdoors.
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "QUBE HOTEL," a framed certificate, a digital screen, and a plant.
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a view into the interior of a restaurant.

19. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
Polk City
United States
Frank
CA $109
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Qube Hotel
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
United States
Melanie E
CA $115
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
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CA $142 total
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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