If you're in Des Moines, Iowa, take some quality time and play the well-conditioned courses there. For example, A H Blank, only three miles from downtown Des Moines, has beautiful greens and fairways, and it will challenge your skills. The Des Moines airport is only five miles from downtown, but there are numerous hotels nearby where you can be comfortable at a reasonable price.
Comfort Inn Des Moines
Des Moines Airport is only one mile from the 35-room Comfort Inn, and you can be on I-35 in no time. Take the free shuttle from the airport and back when you check out. Start your day off with a hearty continental breakfast that's free to guests, along with a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee in the lobby. Take a refreshing dip in the hotel's pool after a day on the golf course. Relax in your guest room with a cable television, data ports, a clock radio, a telephone with voice mail and a blow dryer. Pay between $79.99 and $89.99 (2009) for a night at Comfort Inn.
Comfort Inn Des Moines
5231 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 287-3434
comfortinn.com/hotel-des_moines-iowa-IA029
Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport
This 121-room hotel is about a half-mile from the airport, and you can be downtown in about 10 minutes. If you have an urge to bet on the ponies or do some serious gambling, you can be at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in less than a half-hour. Get prepared to face another day with the complimentary continental breakfast, and catch up on the latest news with your free newspaper. Swim or sit by the pool or work out in the hotel's well-equipped health center. Enjoy your guest room with its cable television, telephone with voice mail and free local calling, a coffeemaker and supplies, data ports, and an iron and hair dryer. Pay between $116.10 and $169.00 (2009) for one night at this Hampton Inn.
Hampton Inn Des Moines Airport
5001 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 287-7300
hamptoninndesmoinesairport.com/
Super 8 Des Moines Airport
You'll be only six miles from downtown Des Moines and almost within walking distance of the airport when you stay at this Super 8 motel. Head for the golf course, but first have the complimentary continental breakfast. When you return, work out at the well-equipped fitness center or take a refreshing dip in the hotel's indoor swimming pool and then a few minutes in the whirlpool bath. Rest up for another busy day in your guest room with a cable television, complimentary Internet access and local telephone calling, a hair dryer and an iron. Pay as little as $58.39 (2009) for one night's stay there.
Super 8 Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-5180
super8.com
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Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
