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Set among shops and restaurants, this upscale hotel with a retro vibe is 6 miles from Des Moines Art Center and 3 miles from Walnut Woods State Park. Des Moines International Airport is 12 miles away.

Relaxed, understated rooms provide Wi-Fi, minifridges and sofas, plus designer toiletries, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add microwaves, and separate living areas with sofabeds; some have dining areas, fireplaces and/or soaking tubs.

There’s a steakhouse, an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a gym and event space. Parking is available.

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All rooms offer straightforward decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and free WiFi. All suites have pull-out sofas, and some have whirlpool tubs.

A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site American restaurant, bar and 24/7 convenience mart, as well as a fitness center, indoor pool, children's pool and whirlpool. Additional amenities include multiple meeting rooms and a business center, plus free parking and shuttle service.

The simply decorated, down-to-earth rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living rooms.

Complimentary perks consist of parking, and a breakfast buffet served in a casual dining area. Other amenities include an exercise room, an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a convenience store and coin-operated laundry facilities.

The warmly decorated rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas.

Freebies include parking, hot breakfast, popcorn and soda in the lobby, and an evening receptions with food and drinks. Other amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool, a hot tub, an exercise room and a business center.

The bright rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and rainfall showers, as well as kitchenettes with minifridges and microwaves. Upgraded rooms add living areas and dining tables, and suites offer separate living rooms.

Breakfast, parking and an evening reception are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and an outdoor patio with BBQ facilities, along with a mini-mart.

Set a mile from Interstate 35, this unassuming hotel is 3 miles from the Hy-Vee Conference Center and 5 miles from Living History Farms.

Laid-back rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, along with microwaves and minifridges. Some rooms add sitting areas with pull-out sofas and wet bars.

A hot breakfast buffet is free, as is parking. Other amenities include a fitness center, an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a 24/7 business center and a coin-operated laundry.

Set 5 miles from the agricultural exhibits at Living History Farms, this understated all-suite hotel is 10 miles from Des Moines International Airport.

The warm, unfussy studios offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as kitchens and dining areas. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms with sofabeds.

Hot breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool, fitness facilities, a business center and a coin-operated laundry. There’s also a meeting room and a 24-hour convenience store.

The contemporary rooms offer free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, iPod docks and minifridges. Suites add separate living areas and microwaves.

Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. The on-site American restaurant serves breakfast, dinner and all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There's also a business center with workstations and printers, and a meeting room. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a whirlpool, an exercise room and free on-site parking.

This informal hotel in a modern building is 6 miles from Living History Farms, and 13 miles from both downtown Des Moines and Des Moines International Airport.

Simple rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sofabeds, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. The 1-bedroom suites add separate living areas.

An airport/area shuttle is complimentary. Other amenities include a 24-hour restaurant, a cafe/bar, a fitness center and an indoor pool. Pets are welcome.

At the edge of the Jordan Creek Town Center shopping mall, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 5 miles from Living History Farms and 7 miles from the Des Moines Art Center.

Unfussy, warmly decorated studios offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. All feature sitting areas with pull-out sofas, as well as kitchenettes. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites have separate living rooms.

Complimentary amenities include parking and hot breakfast. There's an indoor pool and a fitness room, in addition to a lobby lounge with a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's also a picnic area offering BBQ grills.