Hotels & Motels in Des Moines

• Des Moines, Iowa is home to a variety of cultural, historical and recreational attractions. A 2006 Travel + Leisure article suggests visiting the downtown Des Moines library, with its copper and glass architecture, and the Des Moines Art Center, which dates to the late 1940s. Other popular tourist attractions include the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, an outdoor exhibit of 26 sculptures, and the Iowa State Capitol, with its golden dome. There are several hotels and motels in Des Moines.

Suites at 800 Locust

• The Suites at 800 Locust is in a renovated building from the early 1900s. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Des Moines shopping, dining and entertainment, such as the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, which is four blocks from the hotel, and the Des Moines Botanical Center, which is less than two blocks away. The hotel is also with easy walking distance of two local breweries, an oyster bar, two movie theaters and several performing arts venues. Rooms feature amenities such as premium toiletries, three telephones with data ports, pillow-top mattresses, original artwork, period décor and a stocked honor bar. Guests receive a complimentary, made-to-order breakfast at the Cosmopolitan Lounge, which also offers evening cocktails and live jazz performances. Relax in the full-service spa, which features a whirlpool, sauna, steam room, exercise center, and a range of massage, facial and body treatments.

  Suites at 800 Locust

  800 Locust St.

  Des Moines, IA 50309

  515-288-5800

  800locust.com

Hotel Fort Des Moines

• The downtown Hotel Fort Des Moines is connected to the city's skywalk system and offers a complimentary shuttle to the airport and downtown attractions. The skywalk is the nation's largest and is a climate-controlled, four-mile system that connects downtown businesses, shopping, dining and entertainment establishments. Guest rooms and suites at the Hotel Fort Des Moines are nonsmoking. Swim in the indoor pool, work out in the fitness center, or relax in the hot tub or sauna. The on-site Django Restaurant serves casual French fare and features an interactive chef station and an extensive cocktail, wine and beer menu.

  Hotel Fort Des Moines

  1000 Walnut St.

  Des Moines, IA 50309

  515-243-1161

  hotelfortdesmoines.com

Village Inn Motel

• The Village Inn Motel is within walking distance of the Eastgate Shopping Center and more than 20 dining establishments, including a steakhouse, a pancake house, Mexican and Chinese cuisine, and several fast food restaurants. Eastgate Shopping Center offers a range of shopping opportunities, from electronics to clothing. If you need to relax, the mall has a day spa, or you can grab a latte at the mall's coffee shop. Some rooms offer microwaves, mini-refrigerators and Jacuzzi tubs. Motel amenities include complimentary morning coffee, a guest laundry and free local calls.

  Village Inn Motel

  1348 East Euclid

  Des Moines, IA 50316

  515-265-1674

  villageinnmotel.com

Motel 6 Des Moines North

• The Motel 6 Des Moines North is located about 5 miles from the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and the Polk County Convention Center. If you're traveling with pets or kids, the motel is within walking distance to Belle Turner Park, where you can walk your dog or let the kids play on the playground. The park also features two public tennis courts. Motel 6 offers free local calls, phones with data ports, complimentary coffee in the morning, free Internet access and expanded cable channels in guest rooms. Other motel amenities include a 24-hour reception desk, a seasonal outdoor pool and a guest laundry.

  Motel 6 Des Moines North

  4940 NE 14th St.

  Des Moines, IA, 50313

  515-266-5456

  motel6.com