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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Hotels in Des Moines?
   I'm looking for the names of a few good hotels in Des Moines that will still be affordable. I'm going down there for a wedding and don't want to have to drive back up that night. It would be ideal if it was near the Scottish Rite Consistory. Thank you!

   • ANSWER:
     Here are some ideas for you in all price ranges:

     Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
     4755 Merle Hay Road
     Des Moines, IA 50322
     515-278-5187
     1-800-800-8000

     Airport Holiday Inn
     6111 Fleur Drive
     Des Moines, IA 50321
     515-287-2400
     1-800-248-4013

     AmericInn Lodge & Suites
     251 Gateway Circle
     Grimes, IA 50111
     515-986-9900
     1-800-634-3444

     Baymont Inns and Suites
     4685 N.E. 14th Street
     Des Moines, IA 50313
     515-265-4777
     877-229-6668

     Best Western Des Moines West
     1450 NW 118th Street
     Clive, IA 50325
     515-221-2345
     866-788-7013

     Candlewood Suites
     7625 Office Plaza Drive N.
     West Des Moines, IA 50266
     515-221-0001
     888-226-3539

     Comfort Inn
     2602 SE Creekview Dr.
     Ankeny, IA
     515-963-1100

     Des Moines Marriott
     700 Grand Avenue
     Des Moines, IA 50309
     515-245-5500
     1-800-228-9290

     EconoLodge Inn & Suites
     410 E 30th Street
     Des Moines, IA 50312
     515-262-2525

     Hampton Inn West Des Moines
     7060 Lake Drive
     West Des Moines, IA 50266
     515-223-4700
     1-800-426-7866

     Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines
     205 S. 64th Street
     West Des Moines, IA 50266
     515-223-0571
     877-782-9444

     Quality Inn And Suites
     4995 Merle Hay Road
     Des Moines, IA 50322
     515-278-2381
     1-800-228-5151

     Ramada Northwest
     5000 Merle Hay Rd
     Des Moines, IA 50322
     515-278-0271

     I would check out this site for more they had some really good deals on places to stay and they give you a complete list of the hotels in the area, they also have other things like places to eat and maps:
     http://www.seedesmoines.com/asp/visitors/accommodations.asp?doingSearch=1

     Have a great time at the wedding!

2. QUESTION:
   Good hotels near Principal Park baseball stadium in Des Moines?
   I asked this question in the travel section but am not getting any answers. I am planning to stop overnight in Des Moines this spring and would like to see the Iowa Cubs play in Principal Park. Any recommendations for a hotel within easy walking distance of the ballpark?

   • ANSWER:
     There are several downtown hotels within easy walking distance of Principal Park: Embassy Suites on the River (101 E. Locust St.; 800/EMBASSY), Marriott Des Moines (700 Grand Av.; 800/228-9290), the gorgeous Hotel Fort Des Moines (1000 Walnut Street; 800/532-1466), the Holiday Inn Downtown (1050 6th Av.; 800/465-4329), and the aforementioned Hotel Kirkwood (400 Walnut St., 800-798-9191; known more properly as the Kirkwood Civic Center Hotel)

     http://www.ballparkwatch.com/visits/sec_taylor.htm

3. QUESTION:
   I finally made it to Des Moines, now what?
   I made it here tonight from California. It is after dark now and I'm staying at a West Des Moines hotel. Tomorrow I am going to start looking around town for the best area to find an apartment. I am not working yet, but hope to find work as a commercial truck driver. I am open to any info you can give me about Des Moines. Like Neighborhoods,
   parts of town to avoid, scenic places to visit,
   and so on. Coming to Des Moines was a last minute decision. I was planning on Kansas City, but decided it was too big once I got there, and
   headed north to DM. I appreciate any and all input.

   • ANSWER:
     Parts of West DesMoines may be an area you want to avoid, it may be lower for rental housing, but the crime rate is higher.

     For entertainment in the area you can always check on www.craigslist.com and then find the Iowa, and DesMoines listings.

     There is also a Casino in the area if I remember correctly.

4. QUESTION:
   Im looking for a nice hotel in Des Moines?
   Im looking for a hotel in des moines that is close to the mall and some restaurants. Not too expensive but not a run down place Any ideas?

   • ANSWER:
     Marriott Des Moines
     Renaissance Des Moines Savery
     Embassy Suites Des Moines On the River
     Hotel Fort Des Moines
     Randolph Hotel

     All clean hotels within downtown or Farmer's Market neighborhood and under 0 depending on your travel dates. Good luck!

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5. QUESTION:
   cheep hotels in des moines, iowa?

   • ANSWER:
     There are definitely "cheap" places to stay in the area...you've got lots of choices.

     Head over to http://www.resideo.com/us/iowa/desmoines/ and click the "Check Availability" button. Choose your dates, submit the form, then sort the results by price -- that'll put the cheapest places first.

     You can then read about each hotel, view pics, book online, etc.

     Hope that helps!