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Top 5 hotels in Prairie City at a glance

1. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA — 2-star hotel in Newton. Guest rating: 6.8/10.
2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton — 2-star hotel in Colfax. Guest rating: 7.6/10 — Good.
3. Best Western Holiday Manor — 2.5-star hotel in Newton. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
4. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton — 2.5-star hotel in Newton. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
5. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines — 2.5-star hotel in Altoona. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay in Prairie City?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Prairie City on Hotels.com. These Prairie City hotels consistently deliver on comfort, location and traveler experience. Last updated on August 19, 2026.

1. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

Newton

CNY601

CNY673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

Colfax

CNY455

CNY510 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

CNY631

CNY706 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

4. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

CNY644

CNY722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

CNY746

CNY835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

Altoona

CNY742

CNY831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7. Quality Inn Newton at I-80

Newton

CNY480

CNY538 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

CNY747

CNY836 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

9. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

Altoona

CNY637

CNY714 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

Newton

CNY783

CNY904 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

Altoona

CNY800

CNY896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

CNY863

CNY967 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

Pella

CNY807

CNY904 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | Jetted tub

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

14. Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham

Pella

CNY539

CNY604 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Executive Level

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Executive Level | Living area

15. Strawtown Inn & Events

Pella

CNY1,389

CNY1,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

16. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

Altoona

CNY677

CNY759 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Second Floor)

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

Newton

CNY401

CNY449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Suite, 1 King Bed with Whirlpool, Non Smoking

18. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Knoxville

Knoxville

CNY692

CNY775 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

Newton

CNY373

CNY417 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Pella

Pella

CNY540

CNY605 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Top landmarks in Prairie City

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see in Prairie City, then you might want to head to Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

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The region around Prairie City is home to attractions such as Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Iowa Speedway.

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Check out reviews of Prairie City hotels guests love

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good

"The stay was nice but the breakfast was very slow as far as waiting for food to be ready. "

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good

"We came late and left early but the room smelled nice and was tidy. Beds were comfy."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were great. Rooms were clean"

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

8/10 Good

"I called for early arrival two days before, but when we got there, they said they didn't have it and the room wasn't ready. Breakfast was so-so, eggs were kind of cold. Otherwise a good place for a quick night where we basically only stayed to sleep."

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and clean!"

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice accomedations. Helpful and caring staff. Fantastic Waterpark area. Sweet to obtain a room on the floor next to Waterpark pool. Really appreciated every bit of our stay."

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the drink and snack rooms r great"

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Prairie City?

You can discover great hotels in Prairie City from CNY417 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Prairie City that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.

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Can I book Prairie City hotels with free cancellation?

It's easy to book a refundable Prairie City hotel on Hotels.com. Simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

Can I book refundable hotels in Prairie City?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Prairie City, most properties offer refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Prairie City be like during my trip?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Prairie City when the average temp is 71°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 28°F. May and June are the months with the most rain.

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Hotels in Prairie City

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Top 5 hotels in Prairie City at a glance

Where to stay in Prairie City?

1. Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newton IA

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colfax/Newton

3. Best Western Holiday Manor

4. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Altoona-Des Moines

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG

7. Quality Inn Newton at I-80

8. Home2 Suites By Hilton Altoona Des Moines

9. La Quinta by Wyndham Altoona Des Moines

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Newton

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

12. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pella, IA

14. Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham

15. Strawtown Inn & Events

16. Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Newton

18. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Knoxville

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Newton

20. AmericInn by Wyndham Pella

Go beyond your typical stay in Prairie City

Top landmarks in Prairie City

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Learn more about Prairie City

Check out reviews of Prairie City hotels guests love

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Altoona - Des Moines

Best Western Holiday Manor

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

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