The Best Family Hotels in Central Iowa, IA from ₩95,633 in 2026

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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

A modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Ames

₩144,939

₩162,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 swimming pool with a 4' 12" depth, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

₩130,961

₩146,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

3. 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.

₩133,171

₩149,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar area, and seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Ames

₩137,311

₩153,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

₩114,234

₩127,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 bathroom with a sink, mirror, toilet, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

6. Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

₩127,535

₩142,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 Country Inn & Suites hotel with a large parking lot, multiple guest rooms, and a well-lit entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by tiled walls and wooden beams.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA

Ames

₩113,123

₩126,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items, a bakery section, and a sign indicating the need for a pan.

A reception desk with illuminated panels, a wooden reception desk, and a wall-mounted clock.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Marshalltown

₩149,562

₩167,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Ames

₩133,171

₩149,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown chair, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Ames

₩137,325

₩153,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

An outdoor seating area with stone walls, a fire pit, and modern furniture.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

Ames

₩137,529

₩154,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Ames

₩114,234

₩127,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

Comfort Inn Story City

Story City

₩127,535

₩142,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Ames

₩94,768

₩106,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A La Quinta hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

Ankeny

₩111,491

₩124,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Ames

₩85,387

₩95,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a body of water and a grassy landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, large windows, and an exit sign.

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, stone pillars, and a parking lot.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Newton

₩155,284

₩173,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by windows and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, and a patterned carpet.

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Marshalltown

₩134,306

₩150,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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