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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines North

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4685 Ne 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
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2.5 of 5 stars362 Reviews
v6.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins )
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - My Place Hotel-Ankeny/Des Moines IA

My Place Hotel-Ankeny/Des Moines IA

2506 Southeast Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars46 Reviews
v9.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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3.5 Pleasant Based on 686 Reviews
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Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona

2101 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
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lPleasant
4.0 of 5 stars310 Reviews
v6.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 585 Reviews
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

2402 Se Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars127 Reviews
v9.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 283 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)
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v16.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 21 mins )
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4.2 Very Good Based on 329 Reviews
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Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

2406 Se Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.5 of 5 stars219 Reviews
v10.0 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 16 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 54 Reviews
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Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny

1515 Sw Main Street, Ankeny (Map)
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v12.0 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 20 mins )
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3.9 Good Based on 486 Reviews
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Country Inn & Suites Ankeny

Country Inn & Suites Ankeny

2510 Southeast Tones Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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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 408 Reviews
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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines (Map)
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3.5 of 5 stars170 Reviews
v12.1 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 17 mins )
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Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines

Super 8 by Wyndham Des Moines

4685 A Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
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2.5 of 5 stars163 Reviews
v6.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 11 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 179 Reviews
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Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Ankeny

Hampton Inn By Hilton & Suites Ankeny

6210 Se Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny (Map)
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v8.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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4.4 Excellent Based on 533 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)
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2.5 of 5 stars348 Reviews
v9.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 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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