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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
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.
₩117,887
₩132,044 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 lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩113,786
₩127,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.
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.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
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.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩106,840
₩119,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sleep Inn & 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.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩111,338
₩124,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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
₩114,209
₩127,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
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.

7. 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.
₩107,408
₩120,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a covered seating area with tables and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers with glass lids.

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.
₩130,986
₩146,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Room
Exterior
Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area

9. 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.
₩88,845
₩99,506 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,222
₩93,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Central Iowa

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Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Central Iowa

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩113,786
₩127,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
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
₩117,887
₩132,044 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.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩111,338
₩124,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
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 hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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
₩114,209
₩127,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,222
₩93,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sonesta Essential Ames
Room
Exterior
Breakfast area
Lobby sitting area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩88,845
₩99,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩106,840
₩119,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a carpeted floor.
A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a coffee table with a tray holding potted plants, a remote control, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables, a fire pit, and air conditioning units.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
Boone
₩130,986
₩146,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boone
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden beams, and a blue umbrella.
A coffee station with multiple dispensers and a variety of coffee products.
A two-story building with a covered entrance and a flagpole with an American flag.
A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, microwave, and various food items.

AmericInn by Wyndham Webster City

AmericInn by Wyndham Webster City
Webster City
₩119,078
₩133,367 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
AmericInn by Wyndham Webster City
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩95,262
₩106,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A lobby with a fireplace, green and blue sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a reception desk.
A lobby with blue armchairs, a wooden table, and a brick wall.
A swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩113,786
₩127,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker ottomans, and a sofa under a pergola with string lights.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a display of baked goods, and a counter with various kitchen appliances.
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
₩119,343
₩133,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites By Hilton 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 hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a large artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with wooden cabinetry, a self-service beverage station, and a staircase leading to another level.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
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
₩117,887
₩132,044 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.
A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩111,338
₩124,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn Story City
A lobby with a stone fireplace, orange and gray seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.
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
₩118,258
₩132,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Spark by Hilton Ames
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.
An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.
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
₩114,209
₩127,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, tiled walls, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a microwave.
A spa area with a hot tub, wooden ceiling beams, tiled walls, and a view through large windows.
A restaurant with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with fans.

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩111,933
₩125,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
AmericInn 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,222
₩93,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sonesta Essential Ames
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay for a quick trip to Ames. Easy walk to Jack Trice."
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing location comfortable rooms good breakfast amazing staff cant ask for more"
Matt 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"It was a nice experience I will definitely stay again"
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Room was spacious and clean. Front desk helped explain anything and everything to us about any questions we had. Breakfast was a pretty standard continental breakfast, but I did enjoy a few items that I do not normally see at hotels. This was our first stay at this location, but I will definitely book this hotel again in the near future!"
Patrick 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Was a wonderful experience. Staff were friendly room was clean. Very nice accommodations would stay again."
Alicia 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Wildwood Lodge
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

8/10 Good
"Great location in West Des Moines. Suite was nice. Our only complaint the breakfast was nasty. The eggs and potatoes were over microwaved. Not much of a selection."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very pleasant hotel, nicely furnished. Few good restaurants around. The room was very spacious , but that"
Biljana 5-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Des Lux Hotel

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