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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, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Bobbi

AED 559

AED 626 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Karen

AED 458

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A hotel with a modern exterior, a covered outdoor seating area, and a traditional building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 0.5 km from Knapp Center

Cassandra

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a long counter with stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 3.2 km from Knapp Center

Brett

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent '207' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.5 km from Knapp Center

CINDY

AED 352

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A table set with white flowers, candles, and silverware, suggesting a formal dining setting.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two side tables, a patterned carpet, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a digital clock, and a power outlet.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Sweta

AED 509

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Knapp Center

Thomas

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Nancy

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 3.1 km from Knapp Center

Greg

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

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

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.9 km from Knapp Center

Felicia

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 2.3 km from Knapp Center

Debbie

AED 500

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

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

12. Wildwood Lodge

10.1 km from Knapp Center

Akacia

AED 376

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lounge area with a grey sofa, red chairs, and round tables.

A self-service beverage station with a variety of drinks and snacks, a refrigerated section, and a digital scale for weighing items.

A self-service food area with a variety of snacks and beverages, a local items section, and a 24/7 market sign.

A building with a 'tru by Hilton' sign on the side.

13. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

14.2 km from Knapp Center

Tyler

AED 325

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas and tables, stone pillars, and a pathway leading to a building.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and a grassy area.

A river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

12.7 km from Knapp Center

Stacia

AED 466

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

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

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.6 km from Knapp Center

Jeffrey

AED 402

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and an orange chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal and fruit options, and a yogurt, eggs, and milk dispenser.

16. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

12.4 km from Knapp Center

gary

AED 334

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

13 km from Knapp Center

Gregory J

AED 298

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a round coffee table, sofas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits and cereals, and a soup station.

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

9.6 km from Knapp Center

nola

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

12.3 km from Knapp Center

Carl

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including booths and tables, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a fireplace, green upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a vending machine, and a decorative wall piece.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

13.2 km from Knapp Center

Nicholas

AED 320

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Knapp Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,113 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,376 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 534 reviews	View

Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"My second time there it’s kept up and clean and that’s what matters to me."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Clean room Good staff - professional and courteous Breakfast was very good with a spotless eating area Parking was not required this trip. I would recommend it’s convenience to the downtown area."

The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home with easy access to everything!"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a wonderful property. I love staying there. It is both eclectic and comfortable. And I highly recommend it."

Spacious 9BR Home~Ideal for Groups~Near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a work crew of 8 to stay."

Drake Ivy Barn

8/10 Good

"This home is in a wonderful location with so much to do nearby and quick, easy access to other parts of the Des Moines area. The host was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. The house was overall clean except for some areas in the bathrooms. The off-street parking is a huge plus!"

Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for my son’s wedding. Lots of room for us all and things to keep us busy. Great host with lists of small thoughtful things to make our stay nice. Would definitely stay here again."

Forest Ave Historic Rutledge home 8 beds close to everything in the metro.

10/10 Excellent

"We were happy with this house. Lots of room for our family. The beds were all very comfortable, had lots of pillows and blankets. One room did not have a window unit but we brought a fan with us that we use at night and that seemed to work just fine for the room. Having all the toys, books and games was such a happy surprise for my kids. They spent hours playing with everything, and it was nice to have that and not worry that we didn’t bring enough things to keep them entertained. I will say one of the other room did have a very strong cat urine odor. I am not sure where it was coming from, but it was only that room. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basic tools needed for cooking meals. Having a large dinning area was very nice to eat at.The living room was very comfortable.It was nice to be closely located to everything we wanted to go to and also close to many grocery stores. We would definitely stay there again."

Sleepover | Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Other attractions near Knapp Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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La Casa Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to La Casa Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Black Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Black Cultural Center during your stay in Des Moines.

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Burns United Methodist Church

Burns United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Walk around the campus at The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hoyt Sherman Place during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Des Moines Community Playhouse

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Des Moines Community Playhouse on your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Terrace Hill

4.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines with a stop at Terrace Hill. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Knapp Center?

Knapp Center is located in Des Moines. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 63 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Knapp Center?

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Knapp Center. Other good choices within a few miles include Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton and Des Lux Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Knapp Center?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Knapp Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knapp Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Knapp Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knapp Center?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Knapp Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Knapp Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, Des Moines Art Center, and Science Center of Iowa. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Knapp Center hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

11. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

12. Wildwood Lodge

13. Tru By Hilton Grimes Des Moines

14. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

19. Staybridge Suites Des Moines North Ankeny by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines

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Top Knapp Center Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14

Des Lux Hotel

Spacious 9BR Home~Ideal for Groups~Near Downtown

Drake Ivy Barn

Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

Forest Ave Historic Rutledge home 8 beds close to everything in the metro.

Sleepover | Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

Other attractions near Knapp Center

Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center

La Casa Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

Burns United Methodist Church

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Hoyt Sherman Place

Des Moines Community Playhouse

Terrace Hill

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