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

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

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

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Heidi

HK$1,193

HK$1,336 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

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, 2.2 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Todd

HK$1,100

HK$1,232 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 1.8 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Ryan

HK$1,326

HK$1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

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

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 2.4 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Meg

HK$871

HK$975 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 0.9 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Dawn R.

HK$926

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Charles

HK$727

HK$814 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Sweta

HK$1,095

HK$1,263 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

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.

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 0.7 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Lori

HK$1,185

HK$1,327 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

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.

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Mary

HK$549

HK$1,086 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Mario

HK$700

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.9 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Menashe

HK$1,059

HK$1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

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

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

12. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.4 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Michael

HK$1,029

HK$1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.3 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Jesse

HK$830

HK$929 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a modern lamp, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

14. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1.6 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Jayson

HK$1,122

HK$1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

15. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Candy

HK$1,023

HK$1,145 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

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

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

16. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Felicia

HK$863

HK$966 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A yellow building with a covered outdoor area, a fire extinguisher, and a sign that says "OPEN".

A building with a two-story structure, featuring a balcony on the upper floor. There are multiple doors and windows on the ground floor, with a fire extinguisher visible on the right side.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

17. Cozy Rest Motel

Indianola Hills, 2.9 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Ann

HK$552

HK$619 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

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

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.9 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Debbie

HK$1,114

HK$1,248 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

19. Wildwood Lodge

14.1 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Kristian

HK$748

HK$837 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

13.3 km from Iowa State Capitol Building

Jerad

HK$894

HK$1,001 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Capitol Building

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,111 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,344 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
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Iowa State Capitol Building Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I thought everything was well taken care of, our lunch was good, but understaffed"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Great staff at the front desk, bar and restaurant. Clean and beautiful hotel."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nada al respecto todo muy bien hasta hora uno de pocos hoteles que me agrado si el mejor hotel se los recomiendo de echo para esté fin de mes voy a regresar a ese mismo lugar"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"It is an older hotel, liked the location 4 block walk to Casey Center, very quiet. Receptionist was vet polite, I locked my key in room, "no problem" Parking is a distant from check in"

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I'll pass"

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"

Cozy Greenwood Canopy

8/10 Good

"Good location and great amenities. The train is very close by and loud. Parking is limited currently due to road construction."

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

10/10 Excellent

"Overall the Place was very Nice. I don’t really have any complaints. The only issue was the Towel situation. But I enjoy my Stay and just like the Pictures. I would recommend this Place."

Other attractions near Iowa State Capitol Building

The exterior of the State of Iowa Historical Building with a clear blue sky and clouds.

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Learn about early settlement and battles as well as bicycle races and the movie industry in this museum in Iowa’s state capital.

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A large geodesic dome structure with a wooden walkway leading to its entrance.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6/10 (254 reviews)

Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.

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A cityscape with a modern bridge, a lit-up water feature, and a domed structure.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge 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 lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Wooly's

You can make plans for a show at Wooly's during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Walnut Street Bridge

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Des Moines with a visit to Walnut Street Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in World Food Prize Hall of Laureates during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iowa State Capitol Building?

Iowa State Capitol Building is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 72 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Iowa State Capitol Building?

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Iowa State Capitol Building. Other good options close by include Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center and Hilton Des Moines Downtown.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Iowa State Capitol Building?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Iowa State Capitol Building.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iowa State Capitol Building, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Iowa State Capitol Building.

What can I see and do near Iowa State Capitol Building?

Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines Art Center and State Historical Museum of Iowa feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Salisbury House, Walnut Street Bridge and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Wooly's, Hoyt Sherman Place and Lauridsen Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre.

Des Moines Iowa State Capitol Building Hotels

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Our top choices for Iowa State Capitol Building hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

9. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

11. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

12. Residence Inn Des Moines 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. Cozy Rest Motel

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

Compare popular hotels close to Iowa State Capitol Building

Top Iowa State Capitol Building Hotel Reviews

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Cozy Greenwood Canopy

A lush, green-themed retreat home in Des Moines’ vibrant East Village.

Other attractions near Iowa State Capitol Building

State Historical Museum of Iowa

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge

Wooly's

Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Walnut Street Bridge

World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

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