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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

410 East 30th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1641 (888) 420-1641
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lPleasant
3.5 of 5 stars128 Reviews
v< 0.1 miles from Iowa State Fair
t2 mins walking
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4.4 Excellent Based on 583 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG

Our Pick: Top for Nightlife
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1645 (888) 420-1645
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lExcellent
4.5 of 5 stars104 Reviews
v3.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 10 mins )
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4.4 Excellent Based on 899 Reviews
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Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 416-0458 (888) 416-0458
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lExcellent
5.0 of 5 stars132 Reviews
v4.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 158 Reviews
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AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

Our Pick: Top for Nearby Dining
401 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1644 (888) 420-1644
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lExcellent
v2.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 355 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown By IHG

Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown By IHG

333 Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1676 (888) 420-1676
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lExcellent
v4.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 12 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 442 Reviews
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

435 Park Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1643 (888) 420-1643
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lExcellent
4.5 of 5 stars355 Reviews
v4.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.4 Excellent Based on 442 Reviews
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

2650 University Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1657 (888) 420-1657
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lExcellent
5.0 of 5 stars119 Reviews
v5.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 12 mins )
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4.2 Very Good Based on 474 Reviews
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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

401 Locust Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1647 (888) 420-1647
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lVery Good
4.0 of 5 stars523 Reviews
v4.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.5 Wonderful Based on 221 Reviews
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Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Our Pick: Top Rated
480 Bass Pro Dr Nw, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1655 (888) 420-1655
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lWonderful
5.0 of 5 stars207 Reviews
v5.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 338 Reviews
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 428-0221 (888) 428-0221
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lExcellent
4.0 of 5 stars591 Reviews
v4.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.1 Very Good Based on 442 Reviews
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Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Des Moines Downtown

120 Sw Water Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1654 (888) 420-1654
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lVery Good
v3.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 10 mins )
lStacy R "The room was nice and the breakfast had a nice variety."
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4.0 Very Good Based on 279 Reviews
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My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines IA

My Place Hotel-Altoona/Des Moines IA

2315 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
- (888) 406-7656 (888) 406-7656
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lVery Good
4.5 of 5 stars65 Reviews
v6.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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Iowa State Fair Reviews

This venue is ranked #1 of 11 venues in Des Moines

Overall Average Score: 
Exceptional (5 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5 out of 5

Katie, Cedar Rapids

Rides, as usual, were overpriced and not all functioning. Food is amazing.

Liked: Great food.
Disliked: Expensive rides.

5

Exceptional - 5 out of 5

Karrie, Manchester

Lots of things for kids to do. Great entertainment; so many air conditioned buildings now; lots of food choices.

Liked: Everything else.
Disliked: Parking.

5

Exceptional - 5 out of 5

Cindy, Princeton

Liked: Had a great time. My son was in the Bill Riley show.

5

Exceptional - 5 out of 5

Jill M, Monona

The shows were good for my kids with them showing at county fairs. The active projects in the exhibition hall were great! Midway was clean! I was not nervous with my kids riding them. Jason Aldean concert was great!

Liked: We liked it all
Disliked: Newspapers when walking in were to cumbersome.

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Iowa State Fairgrounds is #3 of 135 things to do in Des Moines

5 of 5 stars5 out of 5
By: CarrieD1979, Cleveland, Ohio
Sat 23 Dec, 2023
l The Iowa State Fair is huge—it is so big that it took us two full days to really feel like we’d seen it all. Here’s our observations as first-timers from out of state… We had each downloaded the app...

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5 of 5 stars5 out of 5
By: Disneybus, Pittsgrove, New Jersey
Wed 20 Sep, 2023
l Touring from New Jersey, my wife and I scheduled a day at the fair early in our two week itinerary. It's something we've always heard of and wanted to experience firsthand. First, the fairgrounds...

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5 of 5 stars5 out of 5
By: laurar705, Guttenberg, New Jersey
Mon 18 Sep, 2023
l The Iowa State Fair was great. We were able to do everything in a day and a half, and spent some additional time at the Demolition Derby. They have a lot of American Food (with bacon). The...

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Frequently Asked Questions about hotels near Iowa State Fair

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What hotels near Iowa State Fair are best for nightlife?

If you're looking for Iowa State Fair hotels that are in the best place for nightlife, these hotels are definitely worth checking out:

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.3
2.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins by car )

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Traveler Rating : Very Good, 4.2
4.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins by car )

Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.4
4.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins by car )

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What hotels near Iowa State Fair are close to restaurants?

If you're looking for Iowa State Fair hotels that are close to the best restaurants, be sure to check these hotels out:

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown By IHG

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.4
3.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 10 mins by car )

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.3
2.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins by car )

Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.4
4.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins by car )

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