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

1. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,343 reviews)
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
An indoor water park with multiple slides and pools.

2. Grand Harbor Resort

Grand Harbor Resort
3.5 star property
Dubuque
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,204 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Family fun flows at this riverside resort with free water park access, indoor pools, and exciting slides for endless aquatic adventures.
Grand Harbor Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the mountains through the window.

3. Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
3.5 star property
Council Bluffs
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (633 reviews)
Harrah's Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the city.

4. Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque
3.5 star property
Downtown Dubuque
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,953 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Historic hotel near Mississippi River Museum features indoor pool and family amenities.
Hotel Julien Dubuque
A reception desk with a 'Welcome to Council Suites' sign, a 'Manager on Duty' sign, and a check-in/out schedule.

5. BridgePointe Inn & Suites

BridgePointe Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Council Bluffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,842 reviews)
BridgePointe Inn & Suites
A reception area with a Days Inn sign, a stone-textured counter, a Dell computer, and a potted plant.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area

Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area
2.5 star property
West Branch
6.6 out of 10, (576 reviews)
Days Inn by Wyndham West Branch Iowa City Area
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining area with patterned chairs.

7. Countryside Inn & Suites

Countryside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Council Bluffs
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,459 reviews)
Countryside Inn & Suites
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

8. Heartland Inn

Heartland Inn
2.0 star property
Coralville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,315 reviews)
  • cleanliness
    Kid-friendly fun at Heartland Inn with indoor pool and family amenities just minutes from University of Iowa attractions.
Heartland Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden deck.

9. Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
Johnston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,912 reviews)
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

10. Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge
3.0 star property
Clive
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,223 reviews)
Wildwood Lodge
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