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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - 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) 420-1641 (888) 420-1641
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v2.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.4 Excellent Based on 589 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

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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4.3 Excellent Based on 458 Reviews
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Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

435 Park Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 416-0458 (888) 416-0458
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4.5 of 5 stars351 Reviews
v4.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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3.4 Pleasant Based on 501 Reviews
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds

410 East 30th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1676 (888) 420-1676
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lPleasant
3.0 of 5 stars127 Reviews
v< 0.1 miles from Iowa State Fair
t2 mins walking
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4.3 Excellent Based on 354 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown

Holiday Inn Express-Des Moines Downtown

333 Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1643 (888) 420-1643
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v4.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 12 mins )
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4.5 Excellent Based on 1617 Reviews
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Our Pick: Top Rated (Budget)
6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1647 (888) 420-1647
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lExcellent
4.5 of 5 stars1284 Reviews
v12.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 20 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 176 Reviews
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Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

2405 Se Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 420-1655 (888) 420-1655
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v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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4.2 Very Good Based on 155 Reviews
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

2455 Southeast Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 428-0221 (888) 428-0221
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4.5 of 5 stars449 Reviews
v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 293 Reviews
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Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton

Hampton Inn and Suites Altoona-Des Moines by Hilton

215 Adventureland Drive Nw, Altoona (Map)
- (888) 420-1642 (888) 420-1642
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lExcellent
v12.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 18 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 131 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 )

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

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

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.3
4.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 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:

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

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

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

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

Surety Hotel

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.5
4.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins by car )

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