West Des Moines, Iowa Motels

West Des Moines, Iowa Motels

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West Des Moines is a community in Polk, Dallas and Warren Counties, Iowa. While visiting, you can tour historic Valley Junction and hike in the 632 acre Raccoon River Park. Blue Heron Lake provides boat access for fishermen. There is a 700 foot beach for swimming and several picnic areas. A nature trail surrounds the lake and the Nature Lodge offers educational programs for visitors. There are also 35 miles of biking and walking trails in the area. West Des Moines has several affordable options for accommodations.

Motel 6

The Motel 6 features amenities including wireless Internet access for a small fee, free local calls and some rooms are furnished with a mini refrigerator and microwave. Complimentary coffee is offered in the lobby and children stay free with a paying adult. There is an outdoor pool and a guest laundry is available. The hotel is 7 miles from the Des Moines International Airport. See a game at the Wells Fargo Arena or stroll through the Des Moines Botanical Center. Browse Valley Junction's weekly farmer's market which is accompanied by live music and a beverage garden. Spend an afternoon at the Science Center of Iowa or the State Historical Museum.

Motel 6
7655 Office Plaza Drive North
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-267-8885 |
motel6.com

Days Inn

The Days Inn offers accommodations with cable television and HBO, free wireless Internet access, free local calls and a coffee maker. A complimentary continental breakfast is provided and nearby restaurants include Tandoor, Ryan's Steakhouse and the Q Barbecue Restaurant adjacent to the hotel. There is also an indoor pool with a hot tub. The hotel is conveniently located in the 8th street shopping district. You can shop at Jordan Creek, Iowa's largest mall or visit downtown Des Moines, 5 miles away. Visit during the area's many annual events such as the Festivale Cinco de Mayo which celebrates the railroad workers who established the area, or the Illumifest Fall Festival of Light which features carnival rides, free hot air balloon rides and a fireworks show.

Days Inn
1258 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-223-1212
daysinn.com

Best Western

The Best Western provides rooms with cable television and HBO, free local calls under 30 minutes, dataports and a coffee maker. Suites with a hot tub are available. There is a complimentary manager's reception serving snacks and drinks Monday through Wednesday and a free hot continental breakfast served daily. The hotel has an indoor salt water pool and hot tub as well as a 24 hour exercise center with a treadmill and rowing machine. Children under 13 are free with a paying adult and pets are permitted. Area restaurants include El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant, the Granite City Brewery and Biaggi's Italian Restaurant.

Best Western Des Moines West
1450 NW 118th Street
Clive, IA 50325
515-221-2345
bestwestern.com

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