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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.

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.
₩119,483
₩133,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩145,244
₩162,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites 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 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.

3. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,694
₩138,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩107,741
₩120,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,000
₩133,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
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.

6. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,755
₩129,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩159,579
₩178,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

8. 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.
₩108,862
₩121,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
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.
₩88,908
₩99,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 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
₩84,349
₩94,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩119,483
₩133,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩145,244
₩162,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites 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 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.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,694
₩138,537 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
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
₩135,642
₩151,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩108,286
₩121,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,000
₩133,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
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.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,755
₩129,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.
A refrigerated display case with various beverages and a digital clock.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a laptop on a desk.
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩159,579
₩178,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,862
₩121,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Breakfast area
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩88,908
₩99,578 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩145,244
₩162,673 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.
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
₩135,642
₩151,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, tiled flooring, and seating area with chairs and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a central seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.
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.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩119,483
₩133,832 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 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.

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩123,694
₩138,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
A spacious lobby with a brown sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩108,286
₩121,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by seating areas and windows.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, two lamps, framed pictures on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩119,000
₩133,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Comfort Inn Story City
A kitchen area with blue cabinets, a coffee station, and a display of food items.
A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩101,447
₩113,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,862
₩121,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a rack of dumbbells.
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.

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Ames
₩115,755
₩129,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
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 hotel reception area with a desk, chairs, a printer, and artwork on the walls.
A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
₩132,759
₩148,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

8/10 Good
"thanks"
Zdravka 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"I appreciate the spacious rooms & friendly staff. I’ve stayed here many times and highly recommend it!"
Virginia 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Muy Bueno"
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"Thanks"
Josh 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff and cookies!"
Teresa 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

10/10 Excellent
"Greeted by freindly staff which always accommodating. Very convenient location to major highways and accessible to the places our family wanted to see. Great rooms, great breakfasts, and the two year old loved the pool. Priced right for the area."
Diana 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

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