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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.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Heidi

CA $215

CA $241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Todd

CA $198

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Megan

CA $150

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ryan

CA $239

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Meg

CA $157

CA $176 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a view of the city at night through large windows.

A modern stadium with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Dawn R.

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Charles

CA $131

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

A modern restaurant with a large, abstract wall art piece, multiple seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Sweta

CA $197

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Lori

CA $214

CA $239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mary

CA $91

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

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 a coffee station featuring multiple coffee machines, a beverage dispenser, and a buffet setup with bowls and napkins.

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.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 0.8 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Mario

CA $126

CA $141 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 Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.6 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Menashe

CA $191

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Michael

CA $185

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

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.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jesse

CA $150

CA $168 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.

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 0.3 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Jayson

CA $202

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, dining area, and a bar.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 0.4 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Candy

CA $184

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

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

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.

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.5 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Felicia

CA $156

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television on the wall.

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

18. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 3.1 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Ann

CA $100

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Debbie

CA $201

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

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

20. Wildwood Lodge

12.9 km from Des Moines Civic Center

Kristian

CA $158

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

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 1,343 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 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 1,004 reviews	View

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I'll pass"

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property in a convenient location for a one night stay. Clean and appropriate for our travel needs. Will say the dog hallway (we didn't bring our dogs) had some carpet issues but being pet friendly we understood that could happen."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great location within walking distance of the DART bus station (we went to the State Fair so it was nice to be able to just walk to the shuttle and not worry about driving and parking anywhere), convenient underground parking. This is a beautiful hotel, room was the best I’ve stayed in for a while. Hotel staff were helpful and we had a delicious breakfast at the restaurant. Definitely would stay here again."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. The treadmills were out if order."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

Spacious 2BR 2BA with Parking, Gorgeous Skyline View, and Direct Skywalk Access!

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay everything ran smoothly.. Very clean property and close to all the bars and restaurants."

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines when you stop by Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Polk County Courthouse

6.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Polk County Courthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Science Center of Iowa

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Science Center of Iowa during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Ruan Center

6.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Ruan Center. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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EMC Expo Center

8.4/10 (188 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at EMC Expo Center 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 Des Moines Civic Center?

Des Moines Civic Center 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 145 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Des Moines Civic Center?

Adjacent to Des Moines Civic Center, Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Des Moines Civic Center?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Des Moines Civic Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Des Moines Civic Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Des Moines Civic Center.

What can I see and do near Des Moines Civic Center?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Science Center of Iowa, or Des Moines Art Center. Sights like Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Walnut Street Bridge are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Des Moines Civic Center hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

18. Cozy Rest Motel

19. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

20. Wildwood Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Des Moines Civic Center

Top Des Moines Civic Center Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Spacious 2BR 2BA with Parking, Gorgeous Skyline View, and Direct Skywalk Access!

Other attractions near Des Moines Civic Center

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Polk County Courthouse

Science Center of Iowa

Ruan Center

EMC Expo Center

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