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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines

Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines

4685 A Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1641 (888) 420-1641
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lDisappointing
2.5 of 5 stars157 Reviews
v5.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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4.0 Good Based on 453 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Country Inn & Suites Ankeny

Country Inn & Suites Ankeny

2510 Southeast Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 420-1645 (888) 420-1645
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4.5 of 5 stars266 Reviews
v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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3.4 Pleasant Based on 297 Reviews
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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 416-0458 (888) 416-0458
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lPleasant
3.5 of 5 stars167 Reviews
v12.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 17 mins )
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3.5 Good Based on 333 Reviews
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AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

1610 Se Oralabor Road, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 420-1644 (888) 420-1644
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lGood
4.0 of 5 stars296 Reviews
v9.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 290 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

165 Adventureland Drive Nw, Altoona (Map)
- (888) 420-1676 (888) 420-1676
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lExcellent
v12.4 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 19 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 290 Reviews
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

6880 Fleur Drive, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1643 (888) 420-1643
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lExcellent
v16.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 21 mins )
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4.0 Good Based on 521 Reviews
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Econo Lodge Ankeny- Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny- Des Moines

2602 Se Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 420-1657 (888) 420-1657
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lGood
4.0 of 5 stars127 Reviews
v9.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 190 Reviews
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Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Ankeny

Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Ankeny

6210 Se Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny (Map)
- (888) 420-1647 (888) 420-1647
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v8.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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3.8 Good Based on 465 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest

4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (Map)
- (888) 420-1655 (888) 420-1655
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lGood
3.5 of 5 stars204 Reviews
v12.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 16 mins )
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4.4 Excellent Based on 535 Reviews
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Hyatt Place West Des Moines - Jordan

Hyatt Place West Des Moines - Jordan

295 South 64th Street, West Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 428-0221 (888) 428-0221
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2.5 of 5 stars347 Reviews
v9.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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3.2 Pleasant Based on 473 Reviews
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Red Roof Inn Des Moines

Red Roof Inn Des Moines

5020 Ne 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
- (888) 420-1654 (888) 420-1654
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lPleasant
4.0 of 5 stars43 Reviews
v7.2 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins )
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3.5 Good Based on 209 Reviews
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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road

4995 Northwest Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (Map)
- (888) 420-1642 (888) 420-1642
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3.5 of 5 stars146 Reviews
v11.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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Iowa State Fair Reviews

This venue is ranked #2 of 11 venues in Des Moines

Overall Average Score: 
Exceptional (5 out of 5)

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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:

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

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

Surety Hotel

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

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Traveler Rating : Excellent, 4.3
4.2 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:

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown

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

AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village

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

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