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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.
₩118,597
₩132,839 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 modern indoor space with tables and chairs, large windows, and an exit sign.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩148,825
₩166,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
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 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
₩120,380
₩134,826 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 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.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩107,482
₩120,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

5. Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩113,192
₩126,775 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, a dining area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.
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
₩114,896
₩128,683 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 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.

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.
₩108,314
₩121,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Reception
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.
₩89,380
₩100,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a sink, and a towel rack.
A modern breakfast area with a yogurt machine, hot food options, and a bakery section.
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.

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.
₩137,098
₩153,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.
A walk-in shower with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, a handheld faucet, and a towel rack.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

10. Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,723
₩93,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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

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 reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩148,825
₩166,684 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.
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.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩134,636
₩150,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
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 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
₩120,380
₩134,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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.
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 buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩113,192
₩126,775 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
₩118,597
₩132,839 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.
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
₩114,896
₩128,683 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 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.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus

Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Ames
₩107,482
₩120,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,314
₩121,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Room
Exterior
Reception
Breakfast area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ames
Ames
₩89,380
₩100,106 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 hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, and a mirror.
A swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by chairs and tables.

Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames
Ames
₩83,723
₩93,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 modern lobby with seating areas, a large TV screen, and a staircase.
A hotel reception area with a counter, framed pictures, and a vending machine.
A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel entrance with a stone facade, a large illuminated sign, and a number 2100 displayed above the entrance.

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames

Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Ames
₩148,825
₩166,684 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.
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.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ames
Ames
₩134,636
₩150,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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
₩130,975
₩146,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Home2 Suites By Hilton Ames
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 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
₩120,380
₩134,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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.
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
₩114,896
₩128,683 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows with views, and a tiled floor.
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
₩118,969
₩133,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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
₩118,597
₩132,839 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 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 buffet setup with various food items and a 'RISE & SHINE' sign on the wall.

Comfort Inn Story City

Comfort Inn Story City
Story City
₩113,192
₩126,775 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 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
Ankeny
₩108,314
₩121,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ankeny IA - Des Moines IA
A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee cups and pods.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.
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 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
₩137,098
₩153,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Altoona-Des Moines by IHG
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was beautiful My only concern is the pool needed a seasonal cleaning. Noticed a bit slimy bottom and wads of hair in the pool."
Tammy 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great!!"
romona 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed here many times. Always a good experience. Yet to try the restaurant, but have made a vow to do so."
Glenn 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

10/10 Excellent
"This Comfort Inn location is located in a prime location, walking distance to various attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. Staff is stellar and rooms are clean and comfortable. We visited for the Des Moines Marathon and will return for future endeavors. Thank you for the great stay!"
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

10/10 Excellent
"Yrs"
Anthony 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"We had a good experience. It was great to be so close to campus"
Lisa 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites

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