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Hotels near Iowa State Fair - Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines - Ankeny By IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Des Moines - Ankeny By IHG

2502 S Hulsizer Rd, Ankeny (Map)
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4.0 Good Based on 478 Reviews
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Iowa State Fair Hotels - Econo Lodge Ankeny- Des Moines

Econo Lodge Ankeny- Des Moines

2602 Se Creekview Drive, Ankeny (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars129 Reviews
v9.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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4.3 Excellent Based on 286 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)
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v12.5 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 18 mins )
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3.8 Good Based on 452 Reviews
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest By IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines-Northwest By IHG

4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (Map)
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3.5 of 5 stars205 Reviews
v12.0 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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3.5 Good Based on 325 Reviews
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AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Ankeny/Des Moines

1610 Se Oralabor Road, Ankeny (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars297 Reviews
v9.6 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 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)
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3.5 of 5 stars147 Reviews
v11.8 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 14 mins )
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2.9 Okay Based on 116 Reviews
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WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill

1525 Metro East Drive, Pleasant Hill (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars114 Reviews
v3.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 8 mins )
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3.7 Good Based on 626 Reviews
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AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

AmericInn by Wyndham Johnston Des Moines

5050 Merle Hay Road, Johnston (Map)
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4.0 of 5 stars384 Reviews
v11.9 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 15 mins )
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3.0 Pleasant Based on 102 Reviews
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Studio 6 Altoona IA Des Moines East

Studio 6 Altoona IA Des Moines East

3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
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v6.3 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 16 mins )
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2.8 Okay Based on 407 Reviews
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Motel 6-Altoona IA - Des Moines East

Motel 6-Altoona IA - Des Moines East

3225 Adventureland Drive, Altoona (Map)
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2.1 Disappointing Based on 513 Reviews
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Motel 6-Des Moines IA - North

Motel 6-Des Moines IA - North

4940 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines (Map)
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2.5 of 5 stars88 Reviews
v7.7 miles from Iowa State Fair ( 13 mins )
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale (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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