What's it like in Southwestern Hills?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Des Moines's Southwestern Hills neighborhood. Consider a visit to Air Lanes Bowling Center as part of your Southwestern Hills travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Southwestern Hills?

Based on our traveler data, Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is one of the top choices for your stay in Southwestern Hills. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Southwestern Hills?

Expedia has 5 Southwestern Hills hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Des Moines area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Southwestern Hills, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Southwestern Hills.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Southwestern Hills?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Southwestern Hills, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What is there to do in this Des Moines neighborhood?

Air Lanes Bowling Center is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Southwestern Hills. Willow Creek Golf Club and Gray’s Lake Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Des Moines.

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Our top choices for Southwestern Hills hotels

1. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills

Alicia

NT$3,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

2. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Watrous South, 2.3 km from Southwestern Hills

Timothy

NT$5,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.3 km from Southwestern Hills

Brian

NT$2,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

3.5 km from Southwestern Hills

Linda

NT$5,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

5. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Watrous South, 2.8 km from Southwestern Hills

Kenneth

NT$3,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

6. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.4 km from Southwestern Hills

Sonia

NT$2,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Watrous South, 2.4 km from Southwestern Hills

joel

NT$2,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

3.3 km from Southwestern Hills

Richard

NT$5,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

9. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

3.2 km from Southwestern Hills

Jennifer

NT$5,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 6.5 km from Southwestern Hills

Derek

NT$4,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 5.4 km from Southwestern Hills

Meg

NT$4,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 5.7 km from Southwestern Hills

Lejla

NT$5,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

13. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 6 km from Southwestern Hills

Erica

NT$4,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2 restaurants; breakfast and dinner served

14. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.1 km from Southwestern Hills

Cody

NT$5,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

15. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.6 km from Southwestern Hills

Danny

NT$5,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

6.2 km from Southwestern Hills

Scott

NT$3,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

17. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 6.8 km from Southwestern Hills

Nina

NT$4,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 7 km from Southwestern Hills

Susan

NT$3,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 6.7 km from Southwestern Hills

Miguel

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 6.4 km from Southwestern Hills

Karen

NT$3,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Where to stay in Southwestern Hills

Find the best Southwestern Hills areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

The entrance to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden with a large dome structure in the background.

Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines boasts corporate campuses, fine dining, and unique retail destinations. Explore the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and enjoy easy access to DART transit and skywalk connections.

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A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

Court District

Court District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center while in the area.

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The exterior and interior of Mars Cafe, featuring a brick facade, large windows, and a red interior with hanging lights and artwork.

Drake

If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Historic East Village

Directly east of Downtown Des Moines, this nationally recognized historic district boasts the Iowa State Capitol complex, State of Iowa Historical Museum, and Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Explore eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing in its charming structures.

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A calm lake surrounded by trees and a stone bridge.

Greater South Side

While Greater South Side might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gray’s Lake Park and Lauridsen Amphitheater.

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Top Southwestern Hills Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed there with my toddler for two days, and it was excellent! Literally across the street from the University. Staff were amazing and friendly from check-in to checkout. Free breakfast was great too! Definitely will be staying there when we go back!"

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel. Really welcoming receptionist as you come into the beautiful calm space. Rooms very generous - she gave us an internal room which was extremely quiet as we had read reviews referring to street noise at night. Our room had zero noise! Spa facilities also great.. she apologised in advance for some ongoing works around the gym and hot tub area but that did not impact us at all - hot sauna and the hottest steam room I've ever been in! No room service but deliveries right to your door (some hotels make you go downstairs which isn't great when you're feeling lazy :-)). Perfect location for walking around this wonderful city with its magical evening light and great buildings. Really nothing but great things to say.. kettle was brought up to our room immediately when we asked for one... Marred a little at the end by a rather unnecessarily unfriendly woman at the front desk when we checked out at 5am.. maybe she was tired, but that's no excuse. Anyway, her bad vibes were definitely not enough to ruin an otherwise wonderful stay! Thanks Des Lux.. we'll be back!"

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"They were very helpful to accommodate us, when we arrived early. Also they gave us helpful directions. Breakfast was delicious. The tub/shower needs some kind of mat, as it was dangerous for little old people to shower on the slippery tub surface, and no convenient grab bar for those showering."

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Our top choices for Southwestern Hills hotels

1. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2. Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport

5. Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

6. Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

7. AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport

9. Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

12. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. Des Lux Hotel

14. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

15. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

16. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

17. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Where to stay in Southwestern Hills

Downtown Des Moines

Court District

Drake

Historic East Village

Greater South Side

Top Southwestern Hills Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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