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

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 592

AED 663 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

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 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.

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

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

Brett

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A dog lying on a bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

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

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

Joe

AED 378

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

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

CINDY

AED 340

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

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

Brent

AED 488

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

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.

7. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

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

Mary

AED 233

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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

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.

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

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

9. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.8 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jill

AED 368

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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 modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 2.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Kristy

AED 389

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

11. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

Valerie

AED 466

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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 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.

12. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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

dinah

AED 404

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

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.

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

13. Wildwood Lodge

11.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Akacia

AED 411

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

12.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Shazia

AED 293

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

15. 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

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Stacia

AED 476

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

14.4 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Jeffrey

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a self-service kiosk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, colorful chairs, a purple sofa, and a wall with a 'SOUTHEAST' sign.

18. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

9.2 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Merlin

AED 309

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and hanging pendant lights.

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

15.9 km from Gray’s Lake Park

gary

AED 349

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills, 6.6 km from Gray’s Lake Park

Breanna

AED 327

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,117 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,393 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 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 539 reviews	View

Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

8/10 Good

"Very pleasant hotel, nicely furnished. Few good restaurants around. The room was very spacious , but that"

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"I would have liked a microwave in the room to warm up my coffee. 😀 Otherwise, great place to stay."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I was in town for the IMT Des Moines half marathon, and this hotel was perfect. The staff went above any beyond for the runners, offering an early breakfast and a shuttle to and from the start line. Everyone was very nice and the hotel was clean, even though it was under renovation."

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and love the park and fly option"

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice"

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The property was exactly as described andgit our needs. We especially appreciate that it is pet friendly."

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!"

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."

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

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. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

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. Wildwood Lodge

14. Homewood Suites By Hilton Urbandale Des Moines

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

16. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

18. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

19. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

20. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Top Gray’s Lake Park Hotel Reviews

Des Lux Hotel

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Cozy Bungalow Retreat

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Palms Mirage House 3 Bedroom Home

Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

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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