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

Bobbi

AED 550

AED 616 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

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

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 2.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Karen

AED 458

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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.

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

3. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 2.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Brett

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

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

Downtown Des Moines, 1.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Joe

AED 364

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

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

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and two large screens.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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

Sweta

AED 509

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

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

Nancy

AED 496

AED 555 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

April

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

Nicole

AED 417

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

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

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.

11. 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

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

12. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Akacia

AED 376

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 3.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Cassandra

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, cushioned seating, and string lights.

A reception area with a central counter, two bar stools, and a wall with illuminated panels.

A buffet setup with various food items, a toaster, and a coffee station.

A bathroom with a round mirror, wooden cabinets, and a towel rack with white towels.

14. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12 km from Gray’s Lake Park

greg

AED 479

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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".

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

AED 402

AED 450 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Stacia

AED 466

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

AED 334

AED 374 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV on a wooden desk, a standing lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5.5 km from Gray’s Lake Park

nola

AED 392

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious, modern interior with a long wooden table and bar stools, a seating area with sofas, and a kitchen area with a countertop and shelving.

A restaurant with multiple tables and booths, a bar area, and framed pictures on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and windows with a view of greenery.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

12.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Robin

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and ottomans, a reception desk, and a staircase to an upper level.

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

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

William

AED 314

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,114 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,378 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 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 535 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel except for the parking"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"So beautiful. Amazing rooms and services and lobby."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"They are the best so friendly and kind our favorite place to stay"

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

8/10 Good

"The room was somewhat clean and everyone was nice. There were a couple of items that were detached from the wall in the bathroom. It's an older hotel so there could be improvements and updates with the furniture. The fast elevators and complimentary breakfasts were probably the best part and the location was close to the convention center."

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good

"thanks"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing downtown hotel! We had a beautiful corner room on the 10th floor and absolutely loved our stay. The historic charm and attention to detail throughout the entire hotel were incredible. Everywhere we looked, there was something unique to admire. We only stayed for one night, but we truly wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel offers fantastic amenities and is within walking distance of so many wonderful restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience, and every staff member we encountered was courteous, welcoming, and friendly. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommend!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location!!Had a great time!"

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."

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."

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

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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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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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. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

7. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

11. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

12. Wildwood Lodge

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

14. Revel Hotel Des Moines Urbandale, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnston

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

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

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Other attractions near Gray’s Lake Park

Western Gateway Park

Lauridsen Amphitheater

Terrace Hill

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

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