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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 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.

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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
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
₩120,930
₩135,442 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.
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.
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.
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
₩111,338
₩124,698 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 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.

5. 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 living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a brick fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
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 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.
₩107,408
₩120,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

8. 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.
₩89,007
₩99,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A reception desk with a modern design, a wall-mounted sign, and a security camera.
A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a sink, and a towel rack.

9. 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.
₩125,694
₩140,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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 walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.
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.

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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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 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
₩119,343
₩133,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
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
₩120,930
₩135,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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.
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.
A hotel corridor with a Coca-Cola vending machine and a water dispenser.

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
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
₩117,887
₩132,044 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
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 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
₩106,840
₩119,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 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
₩107,408
₩120,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩89,007
₩99,688 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 desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.
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.

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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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 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
₩119,343
₩133,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
A modern hotel with a stone facade, labeled "Springhill Suites by Marriott," featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining space, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩133,831
₩149,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 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.
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'.

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 lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.
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
₩120,930
₩135,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.
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 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 self-service kiosk area with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a floral arrangement on a counter.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a rocking chair, and a coffee table.

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

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 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 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
₩107,408
₩120,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A modern cafe with seating arrangements, a coffee machine, and a television.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
Altoona
₩125,694
₩140,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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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

8/10 Good
"The beds and pillows are comfortable, clean rooms"
Jean 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

8/10 Good
"I picked this hotel mostly for the proximity to the start line of the Des Moines Marathon. I could walk to the start which was great. It was clean, even if the cushions in the breakfast room were a little shabby. The coffee was god awful though. I had to go out and get my own each morning. Also wish there was a hot tub in addition to the pool."
Taryn 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect."
Jessica 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean, great location!"
Marina 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

8/10 Good
"Breakfast was ok. Bed was comfortable. Didn't like the squeeze bottles of soap and shampoo, etc."
Peggy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA

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