| upgraded rooms add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. straightforward rooms provide flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. it's 4 minutes' walk from the iowa events center. complimentary perks include a hot breakfast buffet, parking and 2 electric car charging stations. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites offer living rooms and river views. less than a mile from interstate 235, this casual hotel with views of the des moines river is a minute's walk from wells fargo arena. food delivery from local restaurants is available. there's also a bar with a terrace and river views, plus a 24-hour gym
Des Moines International Airport 15 min
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (14 min)
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome plus educational programs & art shows. Des Moines Water Works Park (8 min)
Daytime spot with jogging & cycling trails, fishing, a picnic area with grills & sports fields. Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel (13 min)
Modern rooms & suites, plus a casino, a horseracing track & multiple restaurants & bars. Pappajohn Sculpture Park (5 min)
Park housing a sculpture garden, dedicated chess & picnic tables, the Central Library & more. Adventureland Park (14 min)
Thrill rides for all ages plus a water park, arcades, dining options, variety shows & lodging. Blank Park Zoo (15 min)
Train rides, petting areas, carousel, concessions & more in a year-round zoo & conservation center. Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater (17 min)
Science-focused interactive galleries & learning labs plus a planetarium & IMAX cinema. Terrace Hill Historic Site (8 min)
This historic mansion offering guided tours has been the residence of Iowa's governors since 1971. Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market (3 min) Living History Farms (13 min)
Iowa farming-history exhibits on a 500-acre site with an 1875 village & educational programs. Salisbury House & Gardens (9 min)
Furnished 1920s stone mansion housing an art museum, library, concert venue & botanical garden. Iowa State Capitol (4 min)
Legislative building known for elegant, 1800s architecture & vast gilded dome, with tours available. Des Moines Art Center (8 min)
Free-admission art museum/school focused on modern & contemporary works, with a restaurant & shop. Saylorville Lake (23 min)
Large reservoir surrounded by wetlands & prairie, popular for hiking, camping & boat rentals. Gray's Lake (9 min)
167-acre park featuring a 1.9-mi. lighted walking path around a lake with small boat rentals. | 
