The 10 Best Hotels Near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines from CA $141

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

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

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Heidi

CA $216

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

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sonya

CA $199

CA $223 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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 bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ryan

CA $239

CA $268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

CA $182

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

6. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sweta

CA $199

CA $229 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 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.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mary

CA $90

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lori

CA $214

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mario

CA $131

CA $147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 reception area with two reception desks, a white table, and two armchairs.

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

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

CA $185

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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.

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Menashe

CA $191

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jesse

CA $150

CA $168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jayson

CA $203

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

CA $184

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Felicia

CA $156

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

CA $201

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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.

18. Wildwood Lodge

11.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Kristian

CA $135

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

11.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jerad

CA $161

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 8.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Robert

CA $126

CA $141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture 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 1,347 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 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 John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Comfy and clean."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"Clean room, friendly staff, disappointed in pool location and lack of. Good breakfast, good location. Fair value."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"So grateful to the staff, the location was perfect for an event and parking was easy. There could be a crosswalk though to the parking lot so that people can get across safely."

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."

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place"

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

10/10 Excellent

"The host is very responsive to any questions or concerns.Very cozy place."

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."

Sleepover | Vibrant Studio - Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you for a great stay!!!"

Other attractions near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture 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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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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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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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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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you spend time at 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Walk around the campus at The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture 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 136 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture 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. Other good options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

What can I see and do near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center, and Pappajohn Sculpture Park feature captivating exhibits. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park 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. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

17. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

18. Wildwood Lodge

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Sleepover | Vibrant Studio - Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

801 Grand

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

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