Central Iowa 3 Stars Hotels

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
3.0 star property
Urbandale
5.6 out of 10, (681)
"Nice place to take the kids for a weekend. Nice restaurant. Nice bar. Extra activities just down the road."
United States
Ross
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1204)
"Friendly staff and nice room"
United States
William
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
3.0 star property
Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great place to stay and the employees were super nice and helpful"
United States
Amy
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Lakeside Hotel Casino

Lakeside Hotel Casino
3.0 star property
Osceola
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Room was clean, staff were pleasant."
United States
Yvette
Lakeside Hotel Casino

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"The hotel was very clean and close to shopping and restaurants."
United States
Janelle
Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1034)
"We had a wonderful stay and will definitely come back."
United States
Scott
Des Lux Hotel

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Very clean and spacious good staff"
United States
Carrie
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
3.5 star property
West Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Shane
Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Excellent location, very clean, good breakfast & the staff was great!"
United States
Dawn
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999)
"Close to venue."
United States
jason
Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
3.0 star property
West Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"A great place to stay"
United States
Carol
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
3.5 star property
Urbandale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great pool and breakfast "
United States
Michelle or Ken
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1040)
"Great atmosphere and quiet rooms."
United States
MICHAEL
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
Clive
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1210)
"Room was clean, all the staff was really friendly, & the continental breakfast was great!"
United States
Cady
Wildwood Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff very helpful and friendly. Very clean and buffet breakfast had many good choices. "
United States
Ronald
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown
3.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (958)
"Great location, clean, easy check in and check out. "
United States
Emily
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA
3.0 star property
Altoona
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (948)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
Bret
My Place Hotel - Altoona/Des Moines, IA

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines
3.0 star property
Altoona
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1517)
"Very nice staff member upon check in. Very nice hotel and well kept. "
United States
Debra
La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
3.0 star property
Clive
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Comfortable clean rooms, Nice location’s in "
United States
Brenda
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
3.0 star property
Clive
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very clean with a great breakfast. My kiddos loved the pool!"
United States
Erica
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Central Iowa?
If you're travelling to Des Moines for a Central Iowa getaway, you'll find some cosy and convenient 3-star hotels. Many Expedia travellers opt for Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown. Around 0.16 kilometres east of the downtown area, it features hypo-allergenic bedding and a wet bar. Another highly recommended choice is Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel. Settle in here and make use of a barbecue grill and a swimming pool, and be around 0.32 kilometres northeast of the centre.
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