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Recommended hotels in Central Iowa

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1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
3.0 star property
Ames
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,358 reviews)
"great location and friendly staff"
United States
Paul
The price is HK$769
HK$862 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Lobby

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
United States
Mary
The price is HK$877
HK$982 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
2.0 star property
Ames
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is HK$600
HK$672 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Indoor pool

4. AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
3.0 star property
Ames
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice pool and hot tub area."
United States
George
The price is HK$693
HK$776 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
2.5 star property
Story City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (423 reviews)
"Very clean room with comfortable beds. The included breakfast was very good."
United States
Connie
The price is HK$706
HK$791 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Comfort Inn Story City
Exterior

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
2.5 star property
Ames
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (623 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location"
United States
Gary
The price is HK$960
HK$1,075 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Lobby

7. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very good breakfast and everyone was friendly"
United States
Joe
The price is HK$970
HK$1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Lobby

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
2.5 star property
Ames
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Lots of area for playing games and hanging out in the lobby. Breakfast was excellent as well. Staff were super friendly."
United States
Tanya
The price is HK$759
HK$850 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Terrace/patio

9. Qube Hotel

Qube Hotel
2.5 star property
Polk City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (757 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful, area was nice and private"
United States
Kimberly
The price is HK$694
HK$817 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Qube Hotel
Property grounds

10. The Grove Inn And Suites

The Grove Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
Eagle Grove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms excellent customer service, great location, good breakfast great value for the money!"
United States
Lori
The price is HK$717
HK$803 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
The Grove Inn And Suites
Indoor pool

11. Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
2.5 star property
Ankeny
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347 reviews)
"Easy to book, even at the last minute. Very comfortable, clean room."
United States
Kathryn
The price is HK$816
HK$913 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG
Indoor pool

12. Baymont by Wyndham Pella

Baymont by Wyndham Pella
2.5 star property
Pella
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Ok place to stay close to town."
United States
Kirt
The price is HK$560
HK$627 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Baymont by Wyndham Pella
Indoor pool

13. Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
2.5 star property
Newton
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Very helpful staff."
United States
Colleen
The price is HK$776
HK$869 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Best Western Holiday Manor
Lobby

14. Evergreen Inn

Evergreen Inn
2.5 star property
Osceola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (744 reviews)
"It was a great stay! We loved the place!"
United States
Md Masudur
The price is HK$447
HK$501 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Evergreen Inn
Exterior

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
3.0 star property
Ankeny
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,069 reviews)
"Breakfast area and food itself was excellent, probably the best I’ve had in a while at a hotel."
United States
William
The price is HK$699
HK$783 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Bar (on property)

16. Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham

Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham
3.0 star property
Osceola
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice, clean and great hotel staff."
United States
AMY
The price is HK$565
HK$741 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Lakeside Hotel Casino, a Travelodge by Wyndham
Jetted bathtub

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

Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham
2.5 star property
Pella
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (847 reviews)
"Nice hotel for a good price."
United States
Sarah
The price is HK$627
HK$702 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham
Free WiFi

18. GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites
2.0 star property
Johnston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (707 reviews)
"Very nice room and stay for myself and family."
United States
Alaina
The price is HK$769
HK$862 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
GrandStay Hotel & Suites
Interior entrance

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines

Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
2.5 star property
Ankeny
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (756 reviews)
"Very basic but clean and have your usual continental breakfast. The location was very convenient with lots of restaurants nearby."
United States
Diane
The price is HK$723
HK$810 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Ankeny - Des Moines
Gift shop

20. Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines

Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
2.5 star property
Norwalk
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"Very nice place- would visit again if in area"
United States
Scott
The price is HK$656
HK$734 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Tru By Hilton Norwalk Des Moines
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

GrandStay Hotel & Suites

8/10 Good
"Breakfast not great, one elevator and small."
Carol 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
GrandStay Hotel & Suites

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Central Iowa Hostels information

Number of reviews
11,533
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
HK$672
Highest Price
HK$1,203

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