Merle Hay, IA
Des Moines
Popular places to visit

Jordan Creek Town Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Iowa State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Iowa Events Center
Learn about the events happening at Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Principal Park
Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Iowa State Capitol Building
A city landmark, this interesting building showcases design and architectural features that created a grand impression in the late 1800s and still inspire today.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Experience the tropics in an indoor garden oasis nearly 100 years old alongside a meandering river in this Midwestern city.
Merle Hay Hotel Deals

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Room was ok, no elevator, I was on the 2nd floor.
Reviewed on 2026/4/12

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
The room was beautiful but sadly there wasn't a microwave. It was really clean and the bed was extremely comfortable!
Reviewed on 2026/4/13

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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Reviewed on 2026/4/12

Wildwood Lodge
Great service
Reviewed on 2026/4/14

Des Lux Hotel
Everything was fantastic! Beautiful hotel, staff wonderful.
Reviewed on 2026/4/11

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
The room was very nice. Called and asked if it was possible to check in early was told no because the manager likes you to check in at 3. I stated okay. I arrived after 3 pm since i had to go somewhere because i arrived at 1130am. Called next morning just to get 1 hour extended was told no because ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/14
Other neighborhoods around Merle Hay

Beaverdale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beaverdale and surrounding area, you can visit Merle Hay Mall and Knapp Center.

Waveland Park
While visiting Waveland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse.

Lovington
Lovington is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Merle Hay Mall, a top attraction in the neighborhood.

Waterbury
While Waterbury isn't home to many top sights, Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Drake
If you're spending some time in Drake, Knapp Center and La Casa Cultural Center are top sights worth seeing.

Woodland Heights
While Woodland Heights might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill.
