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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Surety Hotel

Surety Hotel

206 6th Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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5.0 of 5 stars605 Reviews
v4.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 mins )
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4.0 Very Good Based on 203 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

100 Sw Water Street, Des Moines (Map)
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v3.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 10 mins )
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4.5 Excellent Based on 1585 Reviews
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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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6221 Willow Creek Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars1293 Reviews
v12.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 20 mins )
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3.6 Good Based on 599 Reviews
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Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown

418 6th Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars1123 Reviews
v4.4 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 8 mins )
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4.5 Wonderful Based on 273 Reviews
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Altoona

460 Bass Pro Drive Northwest, Des Moines (Map)
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v5.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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4.5 Wonderful Based on 394 Reviews
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Des Moines Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Des Moines Airport

7201 Sw 22nd Street, Des Moines (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars104 Reviews
v10.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 20 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 341 Reviews
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

207 Crocker Street, Des Moines (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars39 Reviews
v3.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 7 mins )
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4.2 Very Good Based on 147 Reviews
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

Homewood Suites By Hilton Ankeny

2455 Southeast Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars450 Reviews
v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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3.4 Pleasant Based on 528 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown Hotel By IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown Hotel By IHG

1050 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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v4.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 8 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 424 Reviews
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Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel

2502 Se Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars150 Reviews
v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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3.8 Good Based on 1031 Reviews
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars937 Reviews
v8.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 19 mins )
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Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill

5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars114 Reviews
v4.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 9 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 136 things to do in Des Moines

3 of 5 stars3 out of 5
By: Audrey K, Orland Park, Illinois
Sat 9 Aug, 2025
l My husband and I visited the fair on Friday, August 8, 2025. We got there early and parked in parking lot A. Be prepared for a long line to get into the parking area. Parking was $10. The fair opens...

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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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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, 4.3
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, 4.3
4.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins by car )

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