The best available hotels & places to stay near Iowa

June 22, 2022 Darwin Bolte

History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.
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1. Des Lux Hotel

800 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3622
Excellent
75%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 664 reviews

Des Lux Hotel

These are no ordinary accommodations The largest in Des Moines and among the most welcoming anywhere, many Des Lux rooms and suites indulge with fireplaces and whirlpools. From our King Executive Rooms to the lavishly appointed Presidential Suite you will enjoy an array of signature amenities and the satisfaction of knowing that you could not possibly have chosen a more comfortable retreat.

Absolute Perfection!

Reviewed By Meeeeeeeeeee2015

Our time spent here was spectacular from check in to check out! The cleanliness of the beautiful corner room was amazing. We slept great due to the comfortable bed and quiet location! The bathroom was large and perfectly stocked with high end towels and toiletries. Breakfast had more choices than any hotel breakfast we’ve ever had! Steven at the front desk could not have been better at his job. His knowledge of the hotel and the area are quite impressive! Give that man a big round of applause (and a raise!) Will be back soon Des Lux!

2. Stoney Creek Hotel

300 3rd St, Sioux City, IA 51101-1403
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 542 reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel

Welcome to Sioux City, the "heart" of Siouxland. Whether you're here to visit the Hard Rock Casino or Tyson Events Center, Stoney Creek Hotel is the place to stay with complimentary hot breakfast, parking, and high-speed WIFI. Located a short distance from Fourth Street Historic Distance and the Missouri River, our urban lodge is equipped with one-of-a-kind decor and resort-like amenities to make you feel right at home. With 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, our location is perfect for hosting conferences, business meetings, social events, and weddings.

Friendly staff and excellent breakfast

Reviewed By FireHawk724

We stayed on a short weekend trip recently and would stay here again in a heartbeat. Everything from the staff to the breakfast were perfect. The pool is large and my kid loved the indoor/outdoor sides she could swim to. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast left me full until dinner. Worth a stay if your in the area.

3. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

7060 Lake Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 865 reviews

Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive

Discover a home on the Iowa trail at Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive. Located just off I-80, our West Des Moines, Iowa hotel is within 20 minutes of the downtown central business district and visitor attractions of Des Moines, IA, such as the Bridges of Madison County and John Wayne Birthplace Museum. We are less than 25 minutes from Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Attend concerts and live sports events at Des Moines’ Wells Fargo Arena. Enjoy superb shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center, one of the largest malls in the Midwest, with stores such as Apple, Williams-Sonoma and Coach. Relax in a beautiful guest room that has clean and fresh Hampton beds®. Accessible rooms are designed for your comfort. Stay connected from the comfort of your room with free internet access throughout this West Des Moines hotel. Start the day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast. Choose from 30 different items!

Stop here

Reviewed By RyanFossum

The crew at The Hampton Inn works very hard for the hotel to look and function this well. From Terri and Heidi at the front desk, April in management or Lilia in hospitality; everyone is amazing and I’m happy I landed here with the family I did here at the West Des Moines, Hampton Inn.

4. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

5505 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5307 1 (855) 693-0892
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 543 reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.

Our Des Moines Choice

Reviewed By Vacation26823317757

We stayed at the Drury for the first time in early May And returned last weekend. The hotel is higher quality than others around the same price point, staff is professional and helpful, breakfast is better than most. Clean and convenient to the freeway system. Love that Target is so close!

5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville

815 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241-2105 1 (844) 693-0895
Excellent
95%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 153 reviews

Travel Happy® with Drury Hotels. You have enough to worry about while you're traveling. Let us take a few things off your plate, so you can focus on the good stuff. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, dinnertime snacks, soft drinks, popcorn, business center, workout facilities and more - we've got you covered! A microwave and refrigerator can be found in all rooms. Drury Hotels is 100 percent family-owned and operated. At every one of our 150+ locations, you'll consistently experience rooms with crisp sheets, fine linens and cozy surroundings to ensure a good night's sleep.

A top hotel in Iowa City!

Reviewed By llagostera2022

We stayed there for five nights and are very satisfied with this hotel. Bed is very comfortable, bathroom perfectly clean, and the atmosphere and service is really nice. As we are travelling a lot, this is one we love to go back again. And we do! We booked already for next week!

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

2910 S Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-5106
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 550 reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Whether you're touring UNI as a prospective student, attending a business conference or absorbing the beauty of Cedar Falls, the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA is the perfect home base. Choose one of our comfortable hotel rooms or suites to be within walking distance of the University of Northern Iowa, home of the Panthers and of popular sites like the McLeod Center and the UNI-Dome.

Good hotel

Reviewed By jamithemous

Staff are ALL great! Rooms are nice and clean. White, BED BUG FREE rooms. Pool and hot tub area very clean. This hotel is safe for kids and elderly. It’s quiet. They have fresh cookies available all day and night. Two different kinds.

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

2605 SE 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Excellent
54%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 569 reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Whether you're visiting the campus at ISU, heading to a business meeting, or attending an event or sports tournament in the area, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA places you within easy reach of your daily destinations. Explore area attractions like Reiman Gardens, Jack Trice Stadium, Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center, and be sure to take in a show at Stephens Auditorium. After a day of sightseeing or meetings, visit historical downtown and tour the Main Street Cultural District. Our pet-friendly policy also allows the four-legged members of your family to join you on your trip to Ames.

Michael Canny Gloucester, VA

Reviewed By Nightsfor34

Very pleasant and attentive management, clean room, good breakfast. Good restaurant nearby. Close to Iowa State University and Route 30, not far from I-35.Only drawback is parking lot is of modest size, was very crowded as hotel was full.

8. Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001-6942
Excellent
66%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2865 reviews

Hotel Julien Dubuque

Experience this remarkable full service boutique hotel, offering the area's most elegant accommodations, cuisine and impeccable service. After a $30+ million complete renovation, the Hotel Julien Dubuque is now a true landmark of luxury and sophistication. The hotel's contemporary elegance and sumptuous comfort complement the grandeur of the historic Old Main District, which is home to many of the incredible sights and cultural experiences the region has to offer.Whatever journey brings you to the Hotel Julien Dubuque, we invite you to set aside a little time to take good care of yourself.Potosa Spa & fitness facility, located on the lower level of the Hotel Julien Dubuque, is the definition of an exceptional boutique hotel spa: Steeped in service, designed with tranquility in mind, true to the culture and history of the area, and restorative for mind and body.

Overall nice place

Reviewed By PamelaBrookfield

The Hotel Julien is a very nice place. Beautiful lobby, fun bar, clean rooms and extremely friendly staff. The rooms are very small and I did not like the location of the bathroom. It is located in the middle of the room. So when my spouse would get up to use it, it woke me up. I was also surprised that they still do not have daily room cleaning.

9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

1121 Highway 69 North, Forest City, IA 50436-7431
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

The Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Forest City offers our guests the amenities and services they need with 24-hour Coffee Service, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Guest Laundry, 24-hour Onsite Convenience Store, Fitness Center, High Speed Wireless Internet Access, onsite Lounge and so much more! At the Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Forest City, you will receive, “Big City Quality- Small Town Values…”

Will Stay Again!

Reviewed By Rhonda C

Great property! The lobby, room, and breakfast areas were all extremely clean. The staff were friendly, and breakfast offered a large selection. Quiet location. I will stay here again on future visits to this area.

10. Hotel Renovo

11167 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322-3741
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 269 reviews

Hotel Renovo

Welcome to Hotel Renovo®, the Des Moines area's first 4.5-Star hotel. Renovo, a Latin word, means to refresh, relax, renew. Our modern farmhouse boutique hotel includes 102 guestrooms features include Carrera marble floor tile and vanities, glass barn shower doors, Beekman 1802 amenities, and modern farm artwork. Renovo's guestroom suites feature farmhouse kitchen sinks and wet bar, large flat panel TVs with state of the art technology, board room tables with executive chairs, and large seating areas to entertain. Long day? Join us for a drink in our full service bar and restaurant located in the lobby or stay in with available room service. All hotel guests have access to our 24-hour on-site fitness center featuring state of the art equipment. Heart of America Group introduced this brand to its portfolio in August 2015.

Very pleasant experience!

Reviewed By lynneg335

We celebrated our grandson’s 5th birthday here with family. The pool area is spacious and we had 2 pool side rooms so we could walk right out to the pool area. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very pleasant. Beautiful hotel! Unfortunately there were 4 other families celebrating birthdays at that time, too, so the pool got very crowded and noisy (imagine a bunch of 9 year old girls!). We would stay here again but next time we’d maybe adjust our swim times to less crowded times such as early afternoon or morning.

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