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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

1. Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
  • Dive into family fun at the indoor pool—this hotel offers hiking trails and a hot tub, perfect for family adventures.
₩118,213
₩132,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩119,991
₩134,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.
A modern reception desk with a wooden finish and a white counter. A large wall mural with various words and phrases is visible behind the desk.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩134,201
₩150,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.

4. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩112,827
₩126,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩107,135
₩119,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩114,525
₩128,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Room
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

7. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
  • Family fun awaits near campus with health club, garden views, and premium amenities for everyone to enjoy together.
₩89,091
₩99,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a sink, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A swimming pool with chairs and tables around it, a door, and light fixtures on the walls.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
  • Indoor pool near Adventureland offers family fun with hot tub for kids and spacious rooms for all.
₩136,655
₩153,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
  • Families splash into adventure at this immaculately clean hotel with indoor pool, free breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.
₩110,238
₩123,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,453
₩93,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩148,825
₩166,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩134,201
₩150,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩119,991
₩134,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩112,827
₩126,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩118,213
₩132,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩114,525
₩128,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing a view of the cityscape.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩107,135
₩119,992 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩110,238
₩123,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩89,091
₩99,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern dining area with a kitchen in the background, a flat-screen TV displaying "Free Wi-Fi All Rooms", and a ceiling fan.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,453
₩93,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A snack display area with shelves stocked with various treats.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩148,825
₩166,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩134,201
₩150,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel wall, a glass display case with apples, and a sign indicating 'HOME 2' and 'Hilton Honors'.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the poolside area, including seating and a wall with a motivational quote.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames

Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
Ames
₩130,975
₩146,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩119,991
₩134,390 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩114,525
₩128,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.
A self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.

Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames
Ames
₩118,585
₩132,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Spark by Hilton Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A lobby with a large banner of Iowa State University Central Campus, seating area with sofas and tables, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩118,213
₩132,409 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩112,827
₩126,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a small seating area.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩110,238
₩123,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a window with an air conditioner.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
₩136,655
₩153,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Great breakfast, very clean, spacious and lots of amenities. Good and easy location too right off freeway"
Heather 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"Very clean property. Access was a little confusing but we got it done. Quiet rooms. Small rooms but manageable. Worth the rate charged."
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

8/10 Good
"I really loved everything except I have an extra $20 charge that I have no idea why???? Very frustrating."
Bonnie Kaplan 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

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