Hotels near Birdland Sports Park
Des Moines, IA · Sports complex
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Closest: Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown, about a 7-minute drive. 18 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 28 within 15 and 46 within 20. Food by the gate: Joppa Experience, 0.2 miles from the grounds.
How we measured
Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field. Map read November 2026. More on our method
Stay-to-play?
Some events make teams book through their housing partner: read your event's housing page first. How it works
Places to stay, nearest first
How far
At the hotel
Near the hotel
36 places to stay shown
Walk times follow a real walking route; drive times are about. Suites, breakfast, kitchen and laundry are brand standards. Pool means one is mapped at the hotel. Nearby spots sit within 0.4 miles of the hotel, as the crow flies.
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Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown
1050 6th Avenue · 1.2 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.3 mi (+3 more)
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
929 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.3 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Buzzard Billy's, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
207 Crocker Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Buzzard Billy's, 0.2 mi (+1 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.6 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Buzzard Billy's, 0.1 mi (+14 more)
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.4 mi
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
401 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 1.7 mi straight line
- Places to eat: The Republic on Grand, 0.0 mi (+22 more)
- Groceries: New Oriental Food Store, 0.1 mi
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown
201 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.7 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Open Sesame, 0.1 mi (+26 more)
- Groceries: New Oriental Food Store, 0.2 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Home2 Suites
2650 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 1.7 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Hummus Mediterranean Grill, 0.0 mi (+10 more)
- Groceries: Hilal Groceries, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Downtown
101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.8 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Zavy Kitchen, 0.1 mi (+33 more)
- Groceries: New Oriental Food Store, 0.3 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, 0.1 mi (+29 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.2 mi
Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown Des Moines/Downtown
418 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 1.8 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen, 0.0 mi (+29 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.1 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 1.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Michelangelo's, 0.0 mi (+31 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.1 mi
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA · 1.9 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Teriyaki Boys & China Star, 0.0 mi (+30 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.3 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.1 mi
Surety Hotel
206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 2.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Mulberry Street Tavern, 0.0 mi (+37 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.1 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.0 mi
Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown
100 Southwest Water Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.0 mi straight line
- Suites (every room is a suite: brand standard)
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Kitchen (kitchen or kitchenette in rooms: brand standard)
- Laundry (guest laundry: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Bait Shop, 0.1 mi (+23 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.4 mi
Worth asking
- Suite layouts differ (sofa bed or sitting area): ask which type fits your crew.
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
- Guest laundry is handy between Saturday and Sunday games.
Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street, Des Moines · 2.0 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bubba, 0.0 mi (+25 more)
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.3 mi
Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown
120 Southwest Water Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.1 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: El Bait Shop, 0.1 mi (+22 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.2 mi
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Baymont Des Moines North
4685 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.2 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Super 8 Des Moines
Motel · 4685 A Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.3 mi straight line
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
333 Southwest 11th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Starbucks, 0.1 mi (+6 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Royal Motel
Motel · 3711 Douglas Avenue · 2.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Wake Up Iowa Coffee Espresso Bar and Factory Retail Outlet, 0.1 mi
Motel 6 Des Moines North
Motel · 4940 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
Quality Inn
4950 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.6 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Budget Inn and Suites
5220 Northeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA · 2.9 mi straight line
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Fairgrounds
Motel · 410 East 30th Street, Des Moines, IA · 3.4 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery, 0.3 mi (+3 more)
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.4 mi
The Butler House on Grand
Guest house / B&B · 4507 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA · 3.5 mi straight line
Redwood Motel
Motel · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.2 mi (+1 more)
American Inn & Suites
5626 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines · 3.8 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Chipotle, 0.1 mi (+22 more)
- Pharmacy: Target Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
Casa Bella Motel
Motel · 4.1 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Long John Silver's, 0.1 mi (+8 more)
- Groceries: Hy-Vee, 0.2 mi
- Laundromat: South Park Coin Laundry, 0.2 mi
- Pharmacy: Walgreens, 0.0 mi
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Des Moines Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Motel · 4730 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA · 4.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Hickman Motor Lodge
Motel · 6500 Hickman Road · 4.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Phoenix Cafe, 0.1 mi (+1 more)
- Laundromat: Busy Bubbles Laundry, 0.1 mi
Days Inn Des Moines Merle Hay
4845 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines · 4.3 mi straight line
- Places to eat: McDonald's, 0.0 mi (+4 more)
Quality Inn & Suites
4995 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines · 4.4 mi straight line
- Breakfast (free hot breakfast: brand standard)
- Places to eat: Wendy's, 0.1 mi (+4 more)
Worth asking
- Ask what time breakfast opens on game days.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Des Moines - Northwest
4800 Merle Hay Road, Urbandale · 4.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.0 mi (+4 more)
Super 8 Urbandale/Des Moines Area
Motel · 5900 Sutton Place, Urbandale · 4.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.1 mi (+5 more)
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center Des Moines Tropics Resort & Conference Center
5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA · 4.5 mi straight line
- Places to eat: Bennigan's, 0.1 mi (+3 more)
Suite hotels near Birdland Sports Park
Brands where every room is a suite, inside a 15-minute drive. Room layouts vary: ask before you book for four.
- Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtownabout a 9-minute drive
- Home2 Suitesabout a 9-minute drive
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Downtownabout a 9-minute drive
- Residence Inn Des Moines Downtownabout a 10-minute drive
Before the team books
- Ask your event if it is stay-to-play, and whether a team block already exists.
- Call the hotel about breakfast hours: 7 a.m. games often start before the buffet opens.
- Ask about parking for team vans or trailers, and a late checkout on the last day.
- Big complexes have several lots: find out which field you play on first.
Common questions
What hotels are closest to Birdland Sports Park?
On the map, the nearest are Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown, Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown, each inside a 10-minute drive. The list above runs nearest first.
Can you walk from a hotel to Birdland Sports Park?
Not really. No place to stay on the map is inside a 20-minute walk, so plan on driving. Times end at the nearest edge of the mapped grounds. Big complexes spread out: allow a few extra minutes from the lot to your field.
How many places to stay are near Birdland Sports Park?
18 places to stay inside a 10-minute drive, 28 within 15 and 46 within 20, counted from the map.
Do hotels near Birdland Sports Park have suites?
4 hotels inside a 20-minute drive belong to all-suite brands such as Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites or Residence Inn. The suite list above names the closest.
Does my tournament require a team hotel?
Some do. Stay-to-play events ask teams to book through a housing partner, and teams that don't can lose a spot. Check your event's housing page first. How stay-to-play works.
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