The Best Boutique Hotels For Families in Iowa in 2026

This inside-out boutique hotel beauty is one of Downtown Des Moines’ most eye-catching places to stay. The 1913 Beaux-Arts building alone is a head-turner, but once you get inside, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to stay. Originally an office building for insurance companies, the interior has been converted into a mid-century but modern gem. It’s a gorgeous blend of contemporary luxury and classic comfort, all buttery leather and white coffered ceilings. Anyone who likes historical charm and elegance, but modern luxury, won’t find a better place in Des Moines. And,… > Read Our Full Review

Des Moines is a pleasant little city, but even then not all visitors want to be in the thick of things. If you can relate to that at all, this boutique lodge in Clive, about ten miles from the center, might just be for you. It’s called Wildwood Lodge and it’s all in on the rustic-ish Midwestern charm, with lots of polished wood, eclectic design and soft, cozy furnishings. We like that the common areas feel more lived in than the rooms, like you’ve come to the lake house with… > Read Our Full Review

This lovely old downtown Des Moines building houses a hotel designed to make you feel rich. The plush is well done in many places, though a bit gaudy in others. There’s a certain flirtation with gauche, with copies of marble sculptures and curtains of shining brass. There’s also a heaviness to the furnishings that definitely gives the ‘I have money and I hope you know it’ vibe. The exterior is stately, ornate, and solid, though. And on the whole the space stays on the side of good design, the rooms… > Read Our Full Review