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Looking for an Iowa hotel that rates a perfect “10”? Look no further! If you’ve ever had an extraordinary experience at a hotel - exquisite décor, outstanding comfort, fantastic amenities, an exceptional restaurant on site, or service that went above and beyond--you probably told everyone about it. Find out why we think you should be talking about these!

A distinctive, chic hotel and convention complex conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, just minutes away from Quaker Oats and Rockwell Collins. You can’t go wrong with the hotel’s comfortable modern rooms and suites featuring plush topped mattresses, high-end linens, jumbo down pillows, plus a work station. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Center also pampers guests with 24- hour market, fitness center, pool, restaurant, bar, and business center.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel is a treasured landmark in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Linked by climate controlled skyway to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena and Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, it is strategically located close to major business in the area, such as Nationwide and ING Insurance. After a hectic day, relax in your luxury room or take a stroll to the State Capitol Building, the Historic East Village and Court Avenue bars and restaurants, all just minutes from the front door of the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel.

Feel the warmth of a Midwest welcome when you check in at the 102-room urban farm inspired Hotel Renovo. Designed with a minimalist approach, it offers guests a clean and relaxing atmosphere. Rooms are furnished with lavish bedding and spa-like amenities, and the restaurant serves food in a large scale breakfast space with an open concept bar in the lobby. After a long day, feel free to relax by taking a seat on the spacious front porch.

Luxury and old-world charm have combined to make this hotel a local legend. Welcoming guests to the landmark building in which it’s been housed since 1915, the Hotel Blackhawk décor is chic and upscale, with indulgent amenities such as fine linens, 24-hour room service and suites with full kitchens, washer/dryers, whirlpool tubs and balconies. Its premier location offers easy access to the Quad Cities and is within walking distance of bike paths, Adler Theatre, RiverCenter and Figge Art Museum.

Retreat to this hotel if you’re in search of accommodations close to the Des Moines International Airport, Wells Fargo and Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Blank Museum and the Des Moines River.  With complimentary Express Start breakfast, large indoor pool, onsite health club, free WiFi throughout the hotel, and business center, the Holiday Inn Express + Suites Des Moines Downtown got all your bases covered.

Boasting 187 guest rooms and suites, the Gateway Hotel + Conference Center offers ample space to spread out for both business and family travelers. The Atanasoff Suite is furnished with a plush king bed, charming guest room with two queen beds, parlor with kitchenette, whirlpool tub, oversized shower with five showerheads  and a mirror television setting. Located just minutes from the Iowa State University and 30 minutes from Des Moines, this hotel is perfect for families and long term stays.

Connected by skywalk to the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf's 500 guest rooms, you’ll enjoy close proximity to the Quad Cities’ Waterfront Convention Center, plus many area’s most inviting attractions, including restaurants, shops and the Mississippi River. Newly renovated hotel rooms welcome you with plush pillow top mattresses, comfortable bedding, flat screen TVs, and free WiFi. Should you decide to hang out at the hotel, you can bet on a good time with an indoor pool, three restaurants, Las Vegas style entertainment, and of course, awesome gaming.

Make your escape to the place where luxurious accommodations combine with more than 1,000 slots and table games. From standard to deluxe rooms, the hotel offers comfort when you need it and excitement when you want it. Enjoy Vegas-style entertainment, casual and upscale dining, and the most thrilling gaming options you’ll find east of Nevada at Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel.

With a conveniently attached Conference Center with space for up to 500 guests, the Sioux City Hotel + Convention Center offers relaxing guest rooms, 24-hour business center, and fitness center with close proximity to downtown restaurants, bars, pubs, movie theaters, live music venues, museums and more. Nearby Hard Rock Casino, Tyson Event Center and Mid America Air Museum promises exciting activities in your down time.

Take a step back to a gentler time in this 19th-century upscale hotel that lies within view of the mighty Mississippi River. Revel in the lavish rooms at Hotel Julien Dubuque bedecked with pillow-top mattresses, luxury linens, iPod docking stations, flat panel HD TVs, walk-in showers and lavish bathrobes. The Capone Suite, with its etched glass doors, grand living area, and two large bedrooms, pays homage to a time when grandeur and glamor were expected in such a fine establishment.