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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (Map)
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5.0 of 5 stars10 Reviews
v9.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 19 mins )
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3.2 Pleasant Based on 458 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Red Roof Inn Des Moines

Red Roof Inn Des Moines

5020 Ne 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
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lPleasant
4.0 of 5 stars44 Reviews
v7.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins )
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4.2 Very Good Based on 203 Reviews
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Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

2023 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
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5.0 of 5 stars48 Reviews
v6.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 17 mins )
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3.8 Good Based on 463 Reviews
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Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

Best Western Plus Altoona Inn

300 34th Avenue Northwest, Altoona (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars550 Reviews
v6.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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3.6 Good Based on 756 Reviews
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1920 Hackley Avenue, Des Moines (Map)
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lGood
4.0 of 5 stars349 Reviews
v8.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 19 mins )
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3.2 Pleasant Based on 695 Reviews
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Quality Inn Des Moines

Quality Inn Des Moines

4950 Ne 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
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lPleasant
3.5 of 5 stars125 Reviews
v7.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 10 mins )
lCindy "Rooms were clean, staff nice and breakfast was good."
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3.8 Good Based on 501 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center By IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center By IHG

6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars247 Reviews
v8.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 18 mins )
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Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

2405 Se Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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3.2 Pleasant Based on 683 Reviews
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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

5231 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (Map)
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lPleasant
3.5 of 5 stars200 Reviews
v8.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 19 mins )
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3.6 Good Based on 514 Reviews
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Quality Inn & Suites Altoona

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona

2701 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars132 Reviews
v6.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 1086 Reviews
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La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

1785 11th Street Nw, Altoona (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars142 Reviews
v13.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 16 mins )
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines By IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines By IHG

165 Adventureland Drive Nw, Altoona (Map)
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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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