Des Moines Wealth of Information

Frequently Asked Questions

1. 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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2. QUESTION:
   hotel in des moines (IA) with restaurant on top that spins?
   so i heard there is this restaurant in des moines, Iowa that has a restaurant on the top of the building. i've heard its reallly nice and especially different because it spins. if anyone has any idea what hotel this is at or what the restaurant is called i'd appreciate it!

   • ANSWER:
     I heard that a Holiday Inn had a rotating restaurant, it is probably downtown. There are one or more in almost every major city in the US. They are almost always located downtown or were the view of the skyline is scenic and without obstructions. z

3. QUESTION:
   i am staying at the adventure land hotel in Des moines, IA what should i bring?
   i am staying for 3 days and i have no clue what to bring!

   • ANSWER:
     Bring stuff like your nintendo ds. Bring any other electronic devices that you have. Also bring a swimsuit for swimming and of course bring clothes. Also bring a book if you to relax.

4. QUESTION:
   Can you recommend a nice & clean hotel possibly with a nice pool or waterpark hotel in Des Moines,IA?
   I am looking for a clean hotel very clean

   • ANSWER:
     Your best bet is probably one of the big, chain hotels like a Ramada Inn, or a La Quinta. Just use hotels.com and read some reviews.

5. QUESTION:
   What's a good hotel within walking distance of Principal Park in Des Moines?
   I would like to see an Iowa Cubs game while in Des Moines and would prefer to stay in a hotel near their ballpark. What is a good hotel near Principal Park?

   • 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)"

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