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In Des Moines, the Surety Hotel has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a communal lounge. A 24-hour front desk and room service, as well as free WiFi throughout the resort, are among the amenities available at this property. Private parking is available for an additional fee.
Billiards can be played, and the business center is available to guests.
Luxury Hotels Near Drake University
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection By Hilton is located in Des Moines, Iowa, just 700 meters from the Science Center of Iowa and less than 1 kilometer from Hy-Vee Hall. It offers complimentary WiFi throughout the property. This resort has a restaurant and a front desk that is open 24 hours a day. Family rooms are available at the motel.
A television is provided in each of the hotel's rooms.
The Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collec serves an American breakfast every day.
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown is a hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, located 700 meters from Hy-Vee Hall and 800 meters from the Iowa Events Center. This 4-star hotel features a heated indoor pool, complimentary WiFi, and a daily breakfast buffet.
A flat-screen TV with cable channels, a desk, and a couch bed are included in each suite. A fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and dining table is included in each Suite.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, as well as a fitness center and a meeting room.
This Iowa hotel, which offers complimentary airport service, is only 2 kilometers from Des Moines International Airport. There's also a heated indoor pool and free WiFi in the accommodations.
Each room has a microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee maker, and is decorated in gentle, neutral hues. All rooms at the Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel include a work desk and DirectTV.
A business center with printing facilities is available at the Ramada Des Moines Airport.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is located in Des Moines, Iowa, less than 1 km from Science Center of Iowa and 2.1 km from Wells Fargo Arena. It has a spa and wellness center. An ATM and luggage storage are available at this 2-star motel. A fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi are available throughout the facility.
Each room at the hotel includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. A microwave will be available in each room.
Every day, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Des Moines offer continental and American breakfast options.
This hotel in central Des Moines, Iowa, is steps from the Wells Fargo Arena and Mercy Medical Center and offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport and nearby attractions.
The Holiday Inn Des Moines - Downtown - Mercy Campus offers complimentary parking and Wi-Fi access throughout the facility. The indoor pool and exercise center are also available to guests.
This hotel is conveniently located near the Des Moines International Airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle service. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each guest room.
Every room at the DoubleTree Des Moines Airport includes an iPod docking station as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Kitchenettes and separate living rooms are available in suites.
On-site dining options include Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, which serves breakfast, lunch, and supper. Guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport can purchase carry-out or relax with a drink from the full-service bar.

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This Iowa hotel is located along the Des Moines River in the middle of the city and features a full kitchen in every suite. There's free Wi-Fi, and a cooked breakfast is given every day.
Every suite at the Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown comes with a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV. During their stay, guests can utilize the eating area, kitchenware, and sofa bed.
The Marriott Des Moines Downtown Residence Inn has an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a fitness center. Laundry and outdoor BBQ facilities are available for your convenience.
This hotel includes concierge and valet parking, an airport shuttle, and free Wi-Fi in public areas and is connected to the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena via skywalk.
The Des Moines Marriott Downtown offers rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and a work desk. Tea and coffee making facilities are also available, as well as updated bathroom amenities.
The Marriott Downtown Des Moines has the Rock River Grill and Tavern, which serves American Grille food. Guests can enjoy hot and cold coffees as well as snacks at the on-site Starbucks. There is room service available.
Guests may work out or relax in the indoor pool, which is open 24 hours a day. There is also a full-service business center.

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The AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village offers 3-star accommodations in Des Moines, 1.5 km from the Science Center of Iowa and 1.1 km from the Iowa State Capitol Building. Des Moines Civic Center is 1.1 mile away, Sky Glider West is 6 km away, and Sky Glider East is 7 km away.
Each morning, the hotel serves a breakfast buffet.
Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, and Hy-Vee Hall are all popular places to visit near the AC Hotel Des Moines East Village. The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, which is 7 kilometers away from the hotel.
In Des Moines, the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a communal lounge. An ATM and a concierge service are available at this 3-star hotel. The hotel offers customers a 24-hour front desk, room service, and luggage storage.
Every room in the hotel has a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. A continental breakfast is available to Renaissance Moines Savery guests.
On-site amenities include a business center and vending machines with beverages and snacks.
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This hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center and is located in the middle of Des Moines, Iowa. There is free WiFi available, and the Wells Fargo Arena is only a 2-minute drive away.
Every room at Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker, as well as a 40-inch flat-screen cable TV. A hairdryer is also provided in the private bathrooms. A desk and ironing facilities are available as extras. This resort offers a daily hot breakfast buffet.
This Hyatt Place hotel in Des Moines' downtown district offers complimentary WiFi and an indoor pool. The Des Moines International Airport is about 7 kilometers away.
Every guestroom at the Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown has a lounge space with a sofa. A 42-inch flat-screen TV, amenities, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a desk are all included in the rooms.
The fitness center, which includes eliptical machines and free weights, is open 24 hours a day. Within the downtown Des Moines region, there is a free shuttle service that can be requested to take you to the airport.

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness center, and a bar in Des Moines, 500 meters from Wells Fargo Arena. The front desk of this 4-star hotel is open 24 hours a day, and room service is available. The hotel features an ATM and an indoor pool.
Rooms at the hotel include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. Each room at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers air conditioning and a safe.
A la carte or American breakfast are available to guests at the hotel. A patio is available at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

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This hotel has a restaurant on premises as well as big rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable television. Des Moines International Airport is located across the street and is served by a free shuttle.
A big work station and seating space are included in every room at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center. Each room comes equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine.
The Des Moines Holiday Inn is 3.4 miles from Blank Park Zoo, and Southridge Shopping Mall is a 10-minute drive away. The hotel is 8.7 kilometers from Drake University.
Fairfield Inn & Suites is a 20-minute drive from downtown Des Moines and is less than a kilometer from the international airport. It has a shuttle service as well as an indoor pool with a hot tub.
The rooms of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport are brightly colored and have luxurious linens. They all have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and a large work desk with ergonomic chair.
Guests can order room service or a luxury continental breakfast, which is offered daily in the on-site café. Snacks and refreshments are offered at The Market, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This hotel, located near Interstate 235 and directly across the street from Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, and Community Choice Credit Union Veterans Memorial Auditorium, has a heated indoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and free parking.
Every room at the Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center comes with a satellite TV. Guests will have access to a hair dryer, microwave, and refrigerator.
A fitness center is available at the Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, complimentary newspapers, and dry cleaning services.
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds is close to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa Events Center, which includes Wells Fargo Arena, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and Hy-Vee Hall, and is a sports, entertainment, convention, and expo complex.
The area offers a wide range of leisure opportunities for visitors. The variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges in the area will meet all of your dining demands.
A free continental breakfast, an indoor heated pool, and a hot tub are among the hotel's features and services.
This Iowa hotel is less than 1.6 kilometers from Des Moines International Airport and has an indoor pool as well as guest rooms with complimentary WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Each morning, a complementary continental breakfast is given.
All rooms at Days Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport contain a microwave and a refrigerator. In addition, all rooms have tea and coffee making facilities.
The on-site fitness center and business center are available to guests.
Budget Hotels Near Drake University
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown is located in Des Moines, 200 meters from Iowa Events Center and 300 meters from Hy-Vee Hall, and offers a fitness center, bar, shared lounge, and complimentary WiFi. The Iowa State Capitol Building is 2.2 kilometers away, Sky Glider West is 6 kilometers away, and Sky Glider East is 8 kilometers away. At the snack bar, guests can get a drink.
A continental or buffet breakfast is available at the motel.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown has a business center and vending machines with drinks and snacks. The hotel may be able to provide information at the front desk to assist guests in getting around the region.
Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport is located in Des Moines, 9 km from the Science Center of Iowa. It offers air-conditioned rooms. Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, and Hy-Vee Hall are all within 10 kilometers of the site. A fitness center, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk are available at the hotel.
All rooms at the hotel include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linens, and towels. A seating space is included in every room at Homewood Suites Des Moines Airport.
Every morning, the motel serves an American breakfast.
The Baymont Inn and Suites Des Moines is located along Interstate 8 and has a seasonal outdoor pool as well as a heated indoor pool.
This hotel's rooms include a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. There is free WiFi available. Each bathroom also has a tea/coffee maker, as well as free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The on-site health center, hot tub, and complimentary newspaper delivery in the lobby are all available to guests. There is also a meeting room and banquet facilities on the premises.
This hotel, which is situated off Highway 5 and 16 kilometers from downtown Des Moines, has a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna. There is free WiFi, parking, and an airport shuttle service.
The Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport features tastefully decorated rooms with satellite television, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. There's also a work desk and ironing facilities.
Guests of the Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport can watch sports on the enormous TV in the Recreation Room while playing billiards. There's also a 24-hour fitness center and an arcade.
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is located in Des Moines, 3.2 km from Wells Fargo Arena. It offers a workout center, a shared lounge, and grilling amenities. A 24-hour front desk and room service, as well as free WiFi throughout the resort, are among the amenities available at this property. Family rooms are available at the motel.
A television is provided in each of the hotel's guest rooms. A kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator is included in some rooms. A continental or American breakfast is available at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines.
On-site amenities include a business center and vending machines with beverages and snacks.
This hotel offers several free amenities and services, including 24-hour airport transfers, and is conveniently located across from Des Moines International Airport and close to many regional areas of interest.
Guests can start the morning with a free hot breakfast after a comfortable night's sleep on the Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport's distinctive Cloud Nine mattresses. The hotel also has a fitness center on site, as well as free internet and freshly baked cookies in the evenings.
The Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport is also close to the city center, as well as the Blank Park Zoo and Knoxville Raceway. The hotel is also close to the headquarters of the Federal Aviation Administration, the American Red Cross, and many other organizations.

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