Merle Hay
Des Moines
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Top hotels in Merle Hay
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
You get what you pay for. Staff argued about our reservation. Homeless guy came up to us as we were unloading the car. Hotel is old. Damp smell, door hinges and chair in our room were rusty. Hope you like cornflakes or fruitloops for breakfast, because that’s all they had with a few pieces of fruit. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is beautiful and I had the best night sleep.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Found a cockroach in the room and was told I couldn't get a refund. I left and stayed at a different hotel. Sometimes the cheap option isn't worth it.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
keep elevator clean
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Des Lux Hotel
Great, helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Wildwood Lodge
Great staff, lovely comfortable property. Fire places, inside and out, hot tub, large pool, and an exercise room!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merle Hay
Beaverdale
While Beaverdale isn't home to many top sights, Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Waveland Park
If you're spending some time in Waveland Park, Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.
Lovington
Lovington is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Merle Hay Mall, a top place to visit in the area.
Waterbury
While Waterbury may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center.
Drake
While visiting Drake, you might make a stop by sights like Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center.
North of Grand
North of Grand might not have many top sights, but Salisbury House and Des Moines Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
