4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Very limited food and shopping.
Polk City, IA
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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 494 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 494
AED 553 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,080 reviews)
The staff was amazing--I had booked for the wrong week and showed up. I did a chat with Expedia and they got on the phone with the staff at the hotel. There was room at the inn--so they switched the booking for me for no extra charge. I was thrilled! the staff of the hotel greeted us each day, brought ...
Reviewed on 20 January 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
The price is AED 256 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
AED 256
AED 287 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (701 reviews)
Room a little dirty
Reviewed on 22 January 2026
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
The price is AED 559 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
AED 559
AED 626 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
The room was nice. Very romantic. The heat in the room, like literal heater was very good when it was so cold outside.
Reviewed on 23 January 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
The house was extremely well-stocked and had tons of space for our group. Everyone enjoyed the activities in the basement!
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
Waukee IA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Waukee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Hawthorne ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Iowa State Capitol Building
After visiting Iowa State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.
Reviews of Polk City
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We had a drink at the golf course. Again, very friendly wait staff.
5/5 - Excellent
Monica
We were visiting friends in the area, The bike trails were AMAZING! The golf curse was beautiful.
- Saylorville Lake
- Big Creek State Park
- Tournament Club of Iowa
- Iowa State University
- Jordan Creek Town Center
- Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Casey's Center
- Adventureland
- Drake University
- Iowa Events Center
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
- Iowa State Capitol Building
- Jack Trice Stadium
- Des Moines Civic Center
- Val Air Ballroom
- Blank Park Zoo
- EMC Expo Center
