The Best Hotels Closest to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines for 2026

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A luxurious living room with a stone fireplace, a large mirror, and two blue armchairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, a grand chandelier, and traditional decor including lion statues.

1. Des Lux Hotel

Court District, 0.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Heidi

NT$5,420

NT$6,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with a piano, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A double door entrance to a hotel with a sign above reading "PROUDFOOT & BIRD".

A spacious lobby with a central round table, green seating, and large arched windows.

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Western Gateway, 0.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Kelsey

NT$4,572

NT$5,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and tables, featuring a mix of red and yellow chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

A modern restaurant with a long wooden table and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and shelves with bowls and glasses.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake, 2.2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Cassandra

NT$3,331

NT$3,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern bar with wooden shelves and a long counter.

A spacious living area with a large black marble fireplace, leather sofas, and a modern bar area with orange chairs.

An indoor venue with a brick wall, black chairs arranged in rows, and hanging plants.

A spacious lounge area with a sofa set, a pool table, and large windows offering views of the street.

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Court District, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Ryan

NT$5,385

NT$6,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A hot tub with a tiled wall and metal railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Historic East Village, 1.8 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Dawn R.

NT$3,760

NT$4,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Meg

NT$3,537

NT$3,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with green upholstered chairs and a round table.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a decorative wall piece, and a snack shelf.

A modern restaurant with green booths, wooden tables, and a brick wall.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Charles

NT$2,952

NT$3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, orange and green vases, and yellow chairs.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with blinds, and a potted plant on the table.

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mary

NT$2,390

NT$4,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a large umbrella, and a TV screen.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and artwork on the walls.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, large windows, and a covered outdoor area with seating.

A modern hotel room with a large city view, a sofa, a dining area, and a small table with a decorative item.

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 1.1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Sweta

NT$4,337

NT$5,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel with a prominent 'AC' sign, large windows, and a street view with traffic lights and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a bull head sculpture, a cabinet with bottles, and a modern light fixture.

A modern bar area with a pool table, bar stools, and a liquor display.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, cushioned chairs, and a central bar area.

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

Historic East Village, 2 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Lori

NT$5,066

NT$5,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and white color scheme, a lifeguard station, and seating areas with chairs and tables.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with cars.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a beige armchair, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, a fireplace, and a dining area in the background.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Downtown Des Moines, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Mario

NT$2,952

NT$3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the city.

A restaurant with a long bar, multiple seating areas, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden building with a pool, a palm tree, and a sign indicating the pool's depth.

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Nancy

NT$4,301

NT$4,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, wicker furniture, and string lights.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple seating arrangements, including bar stools and tables, under pendant lighting.

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Michael

NT$3,477

NT$3,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with a large island table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A modern indoor swimming pool area with clear signage, including a 'No Lifeguard On Duty' sign, and a separate shallow pool with a 3 ft depth marker.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a round coffee table, and decorative vases.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

Court District, 1.5 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

David A

NT$3,370

NT$3,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel facade with a prominent sign reading "SAVERY HOTEL" and "Renaissance Hotel."

A modern conference room with a long table, white and black chairs, and a seating area with yellow ottomans.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large punch bowl, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

Downtown Des Moines, 1 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jayson

NT$4,556

NT$5,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a cocktail and candles.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple floors, and a variety of seating areas.

A row of tables with metallic pitchers and crystal glassware, set against a purple-lit background.

A multi-level hotel atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and artwork on the walls.

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Historic East Village, 1.7 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Candy

NT$4,154

NT$4,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a classic brick facade, large windows, and a prominent Liberty Building sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet counter, and a coffee station.

A lobby with a fireplace, red leather chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Downtown Des Moines, 0.9 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Felicia

NT$3,505

NT$3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a city view.

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a teal ottoman, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a cabinet.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows along one side, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Downtown Des Moines, 1.4 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Debbie

NT$4,524

NT$5,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a distinctive antler decoration.

19. Wildwood Lodge

11.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Kristian

NT$2,778

NT$3,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

A modern reception area with a stone accent wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a computer station, and a sign that reads "Connect & Print".

A hotel room with two large beds, a television, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12.6 km from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jeffrey

NT$3,488

NT$3,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Des Lux Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,108 reviews	View
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton	9.6 Exceptional 1,353 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, updated comfortable rooms."

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful that is it we had a blast and went to farmers market. The hotel was decorated and conveniently located"

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great here. Staff were nice and friendly and gave a great dinner recommendation. Enjoyed my stay."

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I stay here with my sister every time we come visit the venues for shows. 10/10 service, breakfast and room every single time. Luxurious without spending a fortune."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent

"Super comfy bed breakfast wasnt bad lots of options"

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything we needed down town."

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay and it was clean. I was charged for a damaged side table that was damaged prior to my arrival. They investigated and realized I was not the one who damaged the side table and returned the fee they initially charged."

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Western Gateway Park

After visiting Western Gateway Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Des Moines. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its great live music.

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Pappajohn Sculpture Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pappajohn Sculpture Park during your travels in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, a lovely green space in Des Moines. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

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Des Moines Public Library

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Des Moines Public Library is just one of the places to see in Des Moines, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

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Hoyt Sherman Place

8.2/10 (191 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hoyt Sherman Place during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Temple Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Temple Theater during your stay in Des Moines. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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801 Grand

8.0/10 (71 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Des Moines when you spend time at 801 Grand. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

Walk around the campus at The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is located in an area of Des Moines known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 136 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Adjacent to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a health club. Other good options within a short distance include Des Lux Hotel and Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

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What can I see and do near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?

Science Center of Iowa, World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and Des Moines Art Center feature captivating exhibits. Salisbury House, Valley Junction, and Temple Theater are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Hoyt Sherman Place, Lauridsen Amphitheater, and Wooly's.

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Our top choices for John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park hotels

1. Des Lux Hotel

2. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

4. Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

5. Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Downtown

8. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

9. Hilton Des Moines Downtown

10. AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

12. Des Moines Marriott Downtown

13. Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

15. Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

16. Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

17. Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

18. Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

19. Wildwood Lodge

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Compare popular hotels close to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Top John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Des Lux Hotel

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Other attractions near John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Western Gateway Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden

Des Moines Public Library

Hoyt Sherman Place

Temple Theater

801 Grand

The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House

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