The Best Hotels Closest to Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines for 2026

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

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

A hotel facade with a brick exterior, large windows, and a prominent entrance sign.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 2.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Heidi

AED 625

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kelsey

AED 527

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

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

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Ryan

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Meg

AED 408

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Charles

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark wood cabinets, a built-in TV, and stainless steel appliances.

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Mary

AED 264

AED 543 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 3 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Sweta

AED 500

AED 577 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A Marriott hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a large number of windows.

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

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

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nancy

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

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

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Michael

AED 449

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

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.

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

David A

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jayson

AED 525

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 2.7 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Felicia

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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 pool area with a view of the city, a table with chairs, and a lounge area with chairs.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

AED 402

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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

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".

14. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kristian

AED 348

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

A clean, well-lit breakfast area with a self-service station, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, white lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, and a nightstand.

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Robert

AED 307

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 river with a building on the left and a bridge in the foreground.

A bar area with a marble counter, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a wall-mounted decorative piece.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

natallie

AED 452

AED 506 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

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

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

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Cassandra

AED 384

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

18. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

AED 364

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A modern bar area with a white countertop, black bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

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

9.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Nicholas

AED 320

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jerad

AED 434

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gray’s Lake Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,108 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,354 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 525 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay I would recommend it."

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Conveniently located well appointed property. Staff were very helpful."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful that is it we had a blast and went to farmers market. The hotel was decorated and conveniently located"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

10/10 Excellent

"The host is very responsive to any questions or concerns.Very cozy place."

Luxury condo. 2 car garage, rooftop patio. Perfect for work or play!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Residence was very clean & had everything we needed. Convenient to downtown areas all walkable. Will definitely stay there again!"

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

8/10 Good

"The house is lovely for a weekend of meditation or connecting with nature, but I wouldn't recommend it for very outgoing families, as the local community is very sensitive about music. I actually felt stressed by the surrounding environment; in my view, renting a house implies having more freedom to have fun, but that wasn't the case here. Next time, I’d choose a hotel instead—I’d have a better time and save money, too."

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Cute cozy bungalow. Very nice"

Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

10/10 Excellent

"Newer well decorated and appointed condo very close to downtown. My sisters and I had a mini reunion to celebrate our birthdays and this was a great location for dining, shopping and entertainment.Timely and clear communication with homeowner. We really enjoyed our stay."

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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A sculpture of a large spider in a grassy park with a city skyline in the background.

Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Lauridsen Amphitheater

You can enjoy a show at Lauridsen Amphitheater during your trip to Des Moines. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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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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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library 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 great live music and lively festivals.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gray's Lake Park?

Gray's Lake Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Gray's Lake Park?

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. It's located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Gray's Lake Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Des Lux Hotel and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Gray's Lake Park?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gray's Lake Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gray's Lake Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Gray's Lake Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gray's Lake Park?

For more details about updating your stay near Gray's Lake Park or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Gray's Lake Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Lauridsen Amphitheater, Hoyt Sherman Place, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for Gray’s Lake Park 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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

6. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

7. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

8. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

12. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14. Wildwood Lodge

15. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

18. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

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

20. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Des Lux Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

Luxury condo. 2 car garage, rooftop patio. Perfect for work or play!

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

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