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A modern dining area with a long table, patterned chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.
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.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩131,889
₩147,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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.

2. Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩129,102
₩144,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn and Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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.

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩112,790
₩126,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and neatly folded towels.

4. 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.
₩131,487
₩147,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, wicker furniture, and a red sofa.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Ames

Hilton Garden Inn Ames
Ames
₩135,575
₩151,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
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.
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.

6. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩125,724
₩140,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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.
₩108,809
₩121,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
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 modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large clock on the wall.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
Ames
₩112,790
₩126,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
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 room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.
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.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Marshalltown
₩147,437
₩165,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marshalltown by IHG
Room
Breakfast area
Exterior
Reception

10. 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.
₩92,282
₩103,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,487
₩147,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.
A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Ames
₩135,374
₩151,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
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
₩135,575
₩151,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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
₩112,790
₩126,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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.
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.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩125,724
₩140,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Comfort Inn Story City
Room
Breakfast area
Exterior
Reception

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩92,282
₩103,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
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 spacious lobby with modern furniture, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,809
₩121,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,307
₩94,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sonesta Essential Ames
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting above the bed.

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
Newton
₩153,321
₩171,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Newton
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by windows and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, and a patterned carpet.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A modern building with large windows and a curved facade, surrounded by landscaped flower beds.

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
Marshalltown
₩123,311
₩138,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Central Iowa

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a herringbone-patterned wall.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a desk, and a TV.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a diving board, and lounge chairs along the poolside.
A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a central entrance.

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG

Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
Ames
₩135,374
₩151,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Staybridge Suites Ames by IHG
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
₩135,575
₩151,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hallway with a red carpet leading to a restaurant named "The Iowa Stater Restaurant."

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Ames
₩131,487
₩147,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.
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.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩125,724
₩140,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Comfort Inn Story City
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a wall-mounted sign.
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
₩112,790
₩126,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,809
₩121,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A Sonesta Essential Hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking lot.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩84,307
₩94,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sonesta Essential Ames
A multi-level indoor pool area with lounge chairs and potted plants.
A restaurant with wooden walls and a green patterned floor. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a kitchenette with cabinets and a microwave.
A hotel named "Quality Inn & Suites" with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus

Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
Ames
₩90,004
₩100,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quality Inn & Suites Ames Conference Center Near ISU Campus
An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, wooden ceiling beams, and lounge chairs.
A Best Western Holiday Manor hotel with a large parking lot and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas, and a staircase.

Best Western Holiday Manor

Best Western Holiday Manor
Newton
₩125,308
₩140,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Best Western Holiday Manor
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, surrounded by windows and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, and a patterned carpet.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A modern building with large windows and a curved facade, surrounded by landscaped flower beds.

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown

Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
Marshalltown
₩123,311
₩138,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Rock Island Inn & Suites Marshalltown
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines

10/10 Excellent
"The facility and staff were exceptional. There was a huge amount of clients in the motel due to several youth tournaments in the area but the staff kept the place free of debris, provided outstanding service and smiled through the chaos. My family snd I really enjoyed our dtsy"
Imani 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

8/10 Good
"Stains in toilet"
Charles and Judy 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Des Moines Marriott Downtown

Des Moines Marriott Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Valet was great. Restaurant & breakfast buffet were good; however, the food on the buffet was cold. Starbucks staff was friendly."
Tannica 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was good , Nice and quite even though by busy roads."
linsey 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Wildwood Lodge
Des Lux Hotel

Des Lux Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The ambiance of this historical hotel makes it an experience, they went all out for Halloween! The staff was so friendly and helpful with directions on parking. And a bonus was the breakfast selection - so much better than many other hotel breakfasts!"
Sandra 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Des Lux Hotel
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean and affordable. Best location to ISU."
Kristine 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was clean & neat for a property that is noted to be older. Great breakfast."
Ken 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA

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

10/10 Excellent
"Quick overnight stay . Would stay again"
Jeff 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Des Moines West, IA
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

8/10 Good
"It was a Motel 6, so expectations weren't high. The room was OK, and it's always nice not to pay extra for a pet. However, the exterior was in pretty bad shape. The sidewalks were cracked an splitting, windows were foggy and dirty."
Lawrence 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

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