Best Central Iowa Hotels in 2026 from HK$391 - Fully Refundable Options

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Our top choices for Central Iowa hotels

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1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

Gary

HK$860

HK$963 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

2. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Ames

Joe

HK$775

HK$868 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

3. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

Paul

HK$770

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Mary

HK$740

HK$829 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

Ames

George

HK$794

HK$889 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

6. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

Connie

HK$697

HK$781 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

7. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

Johnston

Alaina

HK$770

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

8. Hyatt Place Altoona/Des Moines

Altoona

Robert

HK$1,098

HK$1,230 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

Elizabeth

HK$600

HK$672 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

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

Altoona

Amy

HK$808

HK$905 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

11. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

Tanya

HK$693

HK$777 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA

Ankeny

William

HK$614

HK$688 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

13. Best Western Holiday Manor

Newton

Colleen

HK$777

HK$870 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, free cots/infant beds

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Drake

Michael

HK$830

HK$929 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

15. Qube Hotel

Polk City

Kimberly

HK$635

HK$751 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

16. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Lamoni

Lamoni

Robert

HK$1,177

HK$1,318 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

17. Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Southwestern Hills

Michael

HK$671

HK$751 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

18. Best Western Premier Des Moines-Ankeny Hotel

Ankeny

Aubrei

HK$770

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Osceola

AMY

HK$565

HK$742 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

Bob

HK$918

HK$1,028 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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Stay near popular Central Iowa attractions

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Jordan Creek Town Center

9.2/10 (1,624 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Jordan Creek Town Center during your visit to West Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Iowa State Fairgrounds

8.8/10 (945 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Iowa State Fairgrounds during your stay in Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Principal Park

8.6/10 (133 reviews)

Catch an event at Principal Park during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

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Iowa Events Center

8.8/10 (573 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Iowa Events Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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Casey's Center

8.8/10 (976 reviews)

Catch an event at Casey's Center during your trip to Des Moines. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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Jack Trice Stadium

9.4/10 (327 reviews)

Catch an event at Jack Trice Stadium during your trip to Ames. In the area, you can attend a football match or basketball game.

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Knoxville Raceway

9.2/10 (103 reviews)

Catch an event at Knoxville Raceway during your trip to Knoxville. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

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Outlets of Des Moines

8.6/10 (439 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Outlets of Des Moines during your visit to Altoona. Experience the area's lively festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent

"The room is great. It was clean and large. The mini fridge did not have a freezer and frosted over. I took care of that myself because it was late when we noticed it. We were in the separate building which was great. We had a whirlpool in the room which the kids loved.I would recommend this place to anyone. I will try and get the same place next year."

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Love the adult only pool time"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very sweet and helpful"

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night - the beds were comfortable and not squeaky! Got great sleep. Quiet. Air conditioning was perfect. I'd stay there again."

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

8/10 Good

"First off, the waterpark in a hotel is the best idea ever! Wish more hotels did that. They really only need a few TLC touch ups. Door to our room was grimey feeling, I’m sure from the pool chemicals hitting the air. The room itself was great. The arcade had games half working, some took your money and didn’t work and others weren’t working. Some needed to be cleaned as well. Restaurant had a bit of a wait for them to realize we were there waiting but once they did service was great and the pizza was amazing. Would we stay again? Yes, just a few TLC here and there."

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and in a great location. Staff was friendly and the room was spacious."

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very satisfying and clean staff was very excellent!!!"

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was very pleasant. Room clean , beautiful and comfortable beds."

Best Western Holiday Manor

10/10 Excellent

"OK for a one night. The room was clean but the bead looked like it was not properly done."

More cheap stays in Central Iowa

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

HK$349

HK$391 total

1 Sept - 2 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (998 reviews)