Cheap Motels in Des Moines, Iowa

Cheap Motels in Des Moines, Iowa

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Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa, located in Polk and Warren County, Iowa. Being the largest city in the state, there are an abundance of recreational activities and attractions for visitors to participate in. The Des Moines Botanical Center is an indoor planetarium that features over 15,000 plants in an exhibit of the Midwest's largest collection of tropical and desert growing plants. Other fun attractions located in the city include the Adventure Land Amusement Park, the Blank Park Zoo, and the Living History Farms Center. While staying in Des Moines, there are many inexpensive motels that offer a fantastic proximity to all that the area has to offer.

Motel 6 Des Moines

The Motel 6 is located less than five miles from the Blank Park Zoo, the Des Moines Water Park, the Adventure Land Amusement Park, and the Science Center of Iowa. The motel offers inexpensive rates that start at around $36.00 per night. Each of the rooms are equipped with a working desk, cable television, private bathrooms, and clock radios. The motel offers amenities that include complimentary coffee, local calls, and guest laundry facilities. The motel is located within minutes of a variety of restaurants that offer American fare and international cuisines. 801 Steak and Chop House, Splash Raw Oyster Bar, and A Dong Restaurant are among local favorites.

Motel 6 Des Moines
4817 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-287-6364
motel6.com

Super 8 Des Moines

The Super 8 is conveniently located just minutes away from Gray's Lake and downtown Des Moines. The motel offers standard rooms starting at around $79.00 per night. The Super 8 offers guests the use of a fitness center, a swimming pool, and truck/RV parking. Each room has high-speed wireless Internet access, cable television, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Des Moines Botanical Gardens, the Des Moines Science Center, and the Blank Park Zoo are all located less than five miles from the motel.

Super 8 Des Moines
1920 Hackley Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
515-285-5180
super8.com

Comfort Inn

The Comfort Inn offers comfortable motel rooms that start out at around $71.00 per night as of March, 2010. The motel is less than 15 minutes from the zoo, the Living History Farms Museum, and the Adventure Land Amusement Park. The motel features pet-friendly accommodations, courtesy airport shuttle services, and complimentary continental breakfasts. Each of the rooms are equipped with tea/coffee-making facilities, cable televisions, private bathrooms, and high-speed wireless Internet access.

Comfort Inn
5231 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-287-3434
comfortinn.com

Article Written By Quentin Shires

Quentin Shires has been writing since 2003, covering topics such as safety issues, travel and counseling. Shires holds a Master of Science in mental health counseling from Nova Southeastern University and is working toward his Ph.D. in human behavior from Capella University.

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